Boston Bay Beach
When traveling, there’s nothing better than finding a place that hasn’t been overrun by tourists. When that place is an island beach, secluded enough for letting your fantasies run wild, yet close enough to major cities and attractions, you’ve found Boston Bay on the eastern coast of Jamaica. Boston Bay features golden sands and waves […]
How I traveled to Cuba from Jamaica – Trip Report Part 3
Today is our last day in Cuba. As usual, we went to breakfast. After breakfast, I had to change some Euros at Cambio before leaving. While in line I was questioned by a German tourist who asked if Jamaicans are prejudiced. He was afraid to go because someone in Germany told him Jamaicans are prejudiced. […]
Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon – A Natural Wonder
A visit to Jamaica’s Montego Bay area would not be complete without enjoying a trip to the Martha Brae River and its spectacular Luminous Lagoon. The river is in Falmouth, Trelawney, and according to local legend, it is associated with Spanish Conquistadores. The Spaniards captured and tortured a local woman to discover information about a […]
How I traveled to Cuba from Jamaica – Trip Report Part 2
We awoke at 7.00am to get an early start before our city tour. Our package included breakfast so we headed to the hotel’s main restaurant. The restaurant was packed. It was a buffet style continental breakfast except for the eggs. One of the things we enjoyed was the gentleman who cooked our eggs. He seemed […]
Foods to try in Jamaica
This short list is for the tourist who likes to “venture where not many tourists have gone before” and taste real Jamaican “Native Food” Manish Water Type of meal: Soup Brief History and Where you’ll find it: This soup is an old time Jamaican favorite . You’ll find it served at “real Jamaican parties”, wakes, […]
How I traveled to Cuba from Jamaica – Trip Report Part 1
Jamaica – Day 1: The flight to Kingston, Jamaica from Ft Lauderdale was on time. Immigration was quick and we sped through Jamaican customs. It was late evening but I had to have some jerk pork. We called family and made arrangements for the things we had brought down for them. We had an early morning […]
Make Your Wedding Dream a Reality in Jamaica!
Jamaica is the most popular site in the Caribbean for weddings – and no wonder! It makes the perfect setting for your wedding day – a day that will be remembered for the rest of your life. The island of Jamaica offers a wide variety of venues to accommodate any wedding desire, from a small […]
Trip Report Part 4: Family Vacation Negril
Here is the final installation of the trip report. Be sure to see the video and images at the end. Day 8I woke up the next morning determined to get a few good shots of the doctor birds on the property. I had been trying to do so for days without any success. They come […]
Sandals Dunn’s River Reunion Week
For the past 16 years, Sandals resorts have celebrated Reunion Week at each of their Sandals properties during Easter week. All the stops are pulled out for this special week for returning guests. While Sandals is famous for its gourmet food and “Luxury Included” ambience, they go far beyond the expectations for the average guest. […]
My visit to "Fi Wi Sinting" – Somerset Falls in Portland, Jamaica
On Sunday April 15, 2008 I travelled with a friend to Somerset Falls in Portland, Jamaica to attend the Fi Wi Sinting event. I heard about this festival when Pauline Petinaud (aka Sista P) was being interviewed on Junior Jawara Blake’s 93.5 wvip radio program. I was so impressed by what I was hearing that I […]