Jamaica One of Least Expensive Holiday Destinations in the World
According to the 17th annual report from Post Office Travel Money, Montego Bay in Jamaica ranked 17th among the 20 least expensive holiday destinations in the world for British travelers. The report ranked the 20 destinations on the basis of a cost comparison of the average prices for eight items: a cup of coffee, a […]
Jamaica Carnival Guide 2023: What You Need to Know
The annual Jamaica Carnival is back and it’s even bigger and better than ever after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who have never attended the extravaganza, it’s time for them to put it on their list of must-do activities. It’s a festival filled with unrivaled traditional cuisine, drink, music, and pageantry. […]
Justine Skye Vacations in Jamaica
Singer, songwriter, actress, and model Justine Skye, 25, whose parents are Jamaican and whose grandfather N. Nick Perry is the current United States Ambassador to Jamaica, shared images of her latest vacation in Jamaica with fans via photos as she has done on all her previous visits to her preferred vacation destination. The recording star […]
Forbes Lists Its Picks of the 10 Best Resorts in Jamaica
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean and features a variety of landscapes, fascinating culture, and opportunities for both adventure and relaxation. The hotels and resorts on the island offer world-class spas, activities for visitors of all ages, beautiful beaches, and excellent service. Forbes has compiled a list of the ten resorts deemed […]
American Actress Tracee Ellis Ross Showcases Her Visit to Jamaica
Tracee Ellis Ross, actress, producer of the Hulu series “The Hair Tales,” and the star of the American television show “Black-ish,” posted a series of her vacation photos to Instagram on December 19, 2022, which showed her simple and natural look in a floral string bikini as she enjoyed vacationing in the tropical environment of […]
Jamaica Makes TripAdvisor List of Top Destinations for Sun-Seekers in 2022
There are many locations that cater to travelers seeking a perfect vacation in the sun. According to TripAdvisor, Jamaica is among the top 25 destinations identified by tourists as being as close to perfect as you can get. In addition to its excellent beaches, which are perfect for swimming or just lying in the sun, […]
Afro-Americans Cited as Top Spenders in Jamaica and Caribbean
In announcing that Jamaica has succeeded in recovering 120 percent of its pre-COVID-19 revenue and seen 97 percent of the visitor arrivals compared to 2019, Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett noted that the Afro-American market was especially strong and had opened up significantly to Jamaica and the Caribbean region as a whole. Bartlett made his […]
Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Spirit Airlines Flight from Connecticut to Montego Bay
Continuing to expand ease of access to the island for US travelers, Jamaica welcomed new air service from Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay yesterday morning by Spirit Airlines. This is the first ever nonstop flight from Connecticut to Jamaica, making the event truly a historic […]
Jamaica on Track to Have a Record Winter Tourist Season
Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced that Jamaica is set to have a record winter tourist season. Speaking today at the annual breakfast appreciation for staff at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, for the start of the season, Minister Bartlett highlighted that the destination will, “Welcome over 1.4 million visitors […]
Jamaican Passport Ranks 65th on List of Most Powerful Passports in the World
According to the Henley Passport Index compiled by immigration consultancy Henley & Partners, which compares the visa-free access of 199 passports to 227 travel destinations, the passports of 64 countries in the world are more powerful than one from Jamaica, which ranks 65th on the Index and is tied with Botswana in allowing visa-free entry […]