Things to take on Jamaica vacation for kids – Helpful tips
THINGS TO TAKE ON VACATION FOR KIDS: MEDICINES:Be sure you have all your children’s prescriptions up to date in well-marked bottles along with an emergency number where their doctor can be reached in the event of an emergency. Take plenty of Sun Screen with a HIGH UV/SPF Protection level number. Antibiotic creams like Neosporin, Polysporin, […]
Other Resources for Kids in Jamaica
OTHER HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS:Many of our readers suggest having your child keep a personal journal or diary of their vacation in Jamaica. Collecting shells and souvenirs to remember your vacation seems to be a favorite. Napkins from restaurants, posters from music events, Jamaican postage stamps, Jamaican money, ticket stubs and all miscellaneous receipts have been suggested […]
Jamaica with Kids: Finding the Perfect Stay
WHAT TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IS RIGHT?First ask yourself, “Do my children need to have structure like separate activities planned for them or can they have a good time in a loosely structured environment?” If the answer to that question is they need structure, then an All Inclusive vacation is probably the answer. Children who can […]
10 Destinations to See on the South Coast
THE SOUTH COAST OF JAMAICAThe South Coast of Jamaica, and more specifically St. Elizabeth, is a little known tourism relative of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril. This area is diverse in climate and topography having arid beach terrain rising on up to rainforests and unexplored mountains. Here is my “10 FAVORITE DESTINATIONS” on Jamaica’s […]
Bus Ride from Kingston to Port Antonio
In doing a project I was working on I wanted to get some scenic pictures of Jamaica, so on this trip I had been travelling to a lot of places that I had never been to, even though I had lived in Jamaica most of my life. My trip was coming to a close and […]
All Around Jamaica…Day 7, 8 & 9
Day Seven (Tuesday) – NegrilWell I finally slept in…must be in Party land aka Negril :). When I finally got up and walked out to the beach, I couldn’t believe it. The storm that was so fascinating to watch last night is gone but there is tons and tons of seaweed on the beach! This […]
All Around Jamaica Day 11 & 12
Day Eleven, Saturday (Negril)After last night, we took it easy today. Our beach was, by now, nice and free of seaweed, so we stayed close to home for the most part, swimming, eating, chatting and relaxing. If I haven’t mentioned the roof at Beach House Villas, I should now. No one was in the beach […]
Where to stay in Negril
PRICE CHART Note that prices, unless otherwise noted, are in US dollars. ACCOMMODATIONSPrices are per room, based on double occupancy. In the case of all-inclusive properties, prices are per person. $ = up to $50 per day $$ = $51 to $100 per day $$$ = $101 to $175 per day $$$$ = over $175 […]
Introduction to Negril
Since its early days as a haven for hippies in the 1970s, the city has long harbored an image as a wild vacation destination. Nudity is common on the beaches of Bloody Bay. Reggae clubs bring some of the island’s best music to the cliffs that overlook spectacular sunsets. And, while not as popular as […]
Things to see & do in Montego Bay
This region of Jamaica has much history, and opportunities to visit historic sites abound. You can explore great houses and plantations (some working, others in various states of disrepair). In addition, reggae fans can worship the king of reggae, Bob Marley, at the Marley Experience theater. Rum Distillery APPLETON EXPRESSBook with your hotel tour desk […]