Jamaica Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ’s
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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 […]
Jamaica’s Top Event Every Summer
Jamaica’s top event, the annual Emancipation and Independence Celebrations is held during the week of August 1 – 6. Jamaicans all over the world celebrate the emancipation of slavery and our independence from England. The most popular cultural activities are music, dance and poetry. Through the week of celebrations, the Cultural Development Commission, a government […]
A Jamaica Volunteer Vacation I’ll Never Forget
My students and I had arrived very late at the Norman Manley International Airport on a balmy Wednesday evening. After traveling by bus and winding our way through the busy night time streets of Kingston, we finally arrived at our Smokey Manor vacation site way up in the mountains. Sprawling out before us like a […]
Jamaica Volunteer Vacations: A New and Growing Travel Trend
One of the fastest travel trends in the world today is volunteer vacations, sometimes referred to as voluntourism. Travelers not only want to visit foreign countries but also want to get involved with the indigenous people through community service. Jamaica, an exotic island known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and sunny weather, is the […]
Navy Island
Navy Island Beach is a great place to visit if you’re looking for something a little more secluded. The major attractions on Navy Island are its clear waters, white sand beach, and opportunities to participate in water sport activities. There are African-style cottages on the island where visitors can stay, as well as some very […]