The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Exploring Jamaica
Pure white sands, clear blue water – Jamaica is a jewel within the Caribbean ocean that attracts thousands of visitors every year. However, no matter how beautiful Jamaica is, there’s no denying that a destination this beautiful is going to be expensive. But does it have to be? Despite its fancy clientele, Jamaica’s wealth is […]
Jamaica Trip Report: Day 3 – The Blue House, Mystic Mountain
We were up in time for the 9:00 am breakfast at The Blue House. Breakfast consisted of Ackee & Saltfish, Fried Breadfruit, toasted hardo bread, pak choy and freshly squeezed orange juice. Coffee and tea was available in the dining area. We had breakfast close to the balcony where there were 2 bird feeders parallel […]
Jamaica Trip Report – Road Trip To Negril
To say that the last 2 weeks have been stressful is an understatement. So, not one to wallow in unhappiness and stress and strain, I hastily planned a weekend doing some of the things I enjoy best! The yells of joy when I informed Little Master and Miss World confirmed that I had made the […]
Jamaica Trip Report: Day 2 – Emerson Paradise Villas, Meeting Family, The Blue House
I woke up at 7:00 am and walked outside to see the sunrise. It was a great quiet time as I watched the sunrise with a cool breeze from the sea behind me.Milton and Patricia brought breakfast to the villa at 9:30 am. It was nice breakfast of steamed cabbage with carrots, pick-up saltfish, boiled […]
Jamaica Trip Report: Day 1 – Montego Bay, The Fish Hut, Emerson Paradise Villas
After a hectic second-half of the year it was time for a vacation. I was pleasantly surprised at the customer service provided to us by the Air Jamaica/Caribbean Airlines representatives who greeted us at the ticket counter, at the gate and on the plane. The pleasant greeting may also be because it was the Christmas […]
Review: The Knutsford Bus
In Jamaica where public transportation between the south coast’s Kingston and the north coast’s Montego Bay is relegated between an overpriced taxi or an overcrowded bus, the Knustsford Express is a welcome reprieve for travelers. The bus goes express between Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. Reservations can be made on phone or internet in […]
Review: Too Brief The Wonder – Flying Across the Island With Jamaica Air Shuttle
First up, it’s a vista that EVERY Jamaican (not to exclude overseas visitors) ought to see at least once, and as early as possible. Traversing the island by air, even if you do it every week, gives one a renewed perspective and maybe even a renewed optimism about this troubled gem that is Jamaica. Well, […]
Travel Advice Q & A: Heading to Kingston…Where should I go party?
We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer a question from traveler going to Jamaica next week: “Heading to Kingston next week Friday for the weekend! Any cool things that are a must to see & do? Where should I go party?” RESPONSES: Come to mobay […]
Travel Advice Q & A: Any new restaurants we should try on our annual visit to Jamaica?
We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Our annual trip to Jamaica is coming up. We typically drive across the island. Any new restaurants we should try? RESPONSES: Canoe in Negril…going to the West end, small place right on the sea…Kirby the owner is my friend, wonderful […]
Travel Advice Q & A: What is the best way to call the US from Jamaica?
We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: We’ll be in Jamaica in August and we would like to call home. We are staying at Beaches, Ocho Rios. If we want to call home do they sell calling cards on property? Is there somewhere local to get them? […]