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 […]

Negril Seven Mile Beach

The Seven Mile Beach is located on Jamaica’s western coast on the shores of Negril. It features golden sands hugged by the curved arrangement of the town on the longest continuous stretch of beach on the island. There is a lighthouse located at the end of the beach and majestic cliffs are visible further up […]

James Bond Beach

James Bond Beach is located east of Ocho Rios on the island’s northeastern coast (just a little east of Oracabessa). It offers fabulous views and a heavenly tropical setting. The particular claim to fame for this beach is he fact that it is named for the fictional spymaster, James Bond, created by author Ian Fleming, […]

Hellshire Beach

Hellshire Beach is the largest and most popular of a series of narrow beaches located along the southern coast of Jamaica. The major characteristics of this beach are its black sands and cool, clean waters. It is just a little over five miles from Fort Charles and close to Portmore, making a day trip to […]