• Mon, 29 June 2026

Island Proposition: A Guide to Proposing in Jamaica

Planning the perfect proposal? Jamaica could be the perfect location for it.  Jamaica may be in the Caribbean but it offers so much more than just pampered resorts, cotton wool sands and dazzling blue seas. Of course, it has all of these things, but what really sets it apart from the rest is its distinctly […]

Etiquette advice for taking Photographs of People in Jamaica

We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: I love taking pictures of people when I travel. In some countries people do not want you to take their picture or they ask for money. What is the etiquette in Jamaica? K. Christopher  – We have been 3 times […]

Surf’s Up in Jamaica!

Surfing is one of the oldest sports in the world. It requires its participants to be athletic and to understand the flow of nature. The sport of surfing, also known as wave sliding, originated in Western Polynesia more than 3,000 years ago. The first written description of surfing was recorded in 1769 by Joseph Banks […]

5 Reasons To Visit A Jamaican Supermarket On Your Vacation

For many who vacation in another country they never get the true experience of a culture and it’s people. If you are locked away in an all inclusive resort a visit to the supermarket is one of the best ways to experience a culture. The supermarket is a culinary and cultural classroom to learn about […]

Five Ways to Save on Your Wedding in Jamaica

When getting married a lot of couples are surprised at what a wedding cost or what their dream wedding may cost. Due to rising costs and the stress associated with planning and having a wedding for many it may seem like eloping is the answer, but there are ways that couples can make that special […]

Jamaica Public Holidays 2011 – 2012

Here is a list of Jamaican Holiday for 2011 and 2011. During the Jamaican Public holidays, expect all government offices and most retail establishments to be closed. Jamaican 2011 Public Holidays New Year’s Day  – 1 January 2011 Ash Wednesday  -  9 March 2011 Good Friday  -  22 April 2011 Easter Monday     -  25 […]

CARNIVAL: It’s party time in the Caribbean

Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean are the best parties in the world and come from a long and honored tradition. Carnival originated in Italy hundreds of years ago when Catholic Church members participated in costumed festivals before the first day of Lent. The word ‘carnivale’ originates from a Latin phrase that means ‘put away the […]

Descripción de Jamaica en español

Descripción Bienvenido a Jamaica, la tercera isla más grande del Caribe y el lugar de nacimiento de Bob Marley y James Bond 007. Es un lugar único y familiar con las playas de aguas siempre “azules y claros”, y las horas aparentemente infinitas debajo del sol caliente del Caribe. Un viaje a Jamaica puede incluir […]

Vue d’ensemble De la Jamaïque

Bienvenue Bienvenue à la Jamaïque, l’île la troisième plus grande des Caraïbes appartient aux Grandes Antilles et est le lieu de naissance de Bob Marley et de James Bond. Elle est découpée en 14 « paroisses » administratives. Un endroit qui est unique et familier avec des plages qui s’allongent “jusqu’au bout du monde”, et […]