The Other Side Of Tourism – Part 14
Chapter XXII – DE BAG LEF .. ‘HAN HIM GAAN I woke up about 5.00 a.m. The bag was still there. “Oh No!” I exclaimed. I showered quickly and went downstairs and asked one of the guys at the desk if they thought “Dead En’ was still going on. They said no, it would have […]
All Around Jamaica – Day 3
All Around Jamaica March/April 2003…Day 3by Liz Maher Day Three, Friday (St. Mary to Portland) We woke up really early again….it’s the air, the sunrise, the eagerness to get out and explore, the coffee, the verandah…or maybe it’s just that we’ve been falling into bed before 9 each night….probably all of the above. I took […]
Cruise Ship Stop Over
With 32 Caribbean countries available for tourists pleasure, its no wonder that cruise ships have become popular with many travelers as a way to see many different islands on one vacation. If you are fortunate enough to have your ship stop in the island of Jamaica, then you have come to the right place for […]
The Other Side of Tourism – Pt 15
Chapter XXIII -I’M ONLY CHECKING OUT — TAKE YOUR TIME No money to buy breakfast, but I had peace of mind, and besides, I still had my security deposit, I could change that up and have breakfast. I had time. It was 6.45 and my driver was not due until 7.50. I decided to check […]
Like the Place
Next month, I’ll be making my fourth visit to Jamaica. From this, anyone can tell that I must (to put it mildly) really like the place. My first visit was in 1979. Even though it coincided with the June floods, I enjoyed every minute of my trip. After landing in Montego Bay, I stayed a […]
Ocho Rios March 2003 Trip Report
Day 1We landed in Montego Bay a bit later than scheduled due to a flight delay in leaving Atlanta. As soon as we stepped off the plane, we knew we were out of the snow and cold. The 80 degree Farenheit weather and the sound of Jamaican music and songs greeted us as we entered […]
All Around Jamaica – Day 4
All Around Jamaica March/April 2003…Day 4by Liz Maher Day Four, Saturday (Portland) We wake up quite early again. Though, this time, sleep in a little bit because the AC and the shades make it dark and cave-like in our room, but all of Portland is out there and we are still up by 7 and […]
Jamaica Villa Vacation
Vacationing in a villa in Jamaica is a great experienced and enjoyable. If you are looking for exquisite seclusion then a Jamaica villa is perfect for you. Jamaica is said to be one of the originators of villa vacation packages &so there a many offering there to suit your needs. 1. Know what you needDo […]
Jamaica Travel From the Ladies Point of View – Traveling to Jamaica solo
Forget what your friends say, what you have read, or what you have heard, pack your bags and experience Jamaica. Every since that movie (you know the one I mean), came out in the 1990’s, single female travel to Jamaica has come under scrutiny. Far from increasing and encouraging it, this movie well may discourage […]
All Around Jamaica Day 5
All Around Jamaica March/April 2003…Day 5by Liz Maher Day Five, Sunday (Portland to Castle Garden) We woke early…again. I am NOT a morning person at all but here I can’t help it…there’s just too much fun to be had, people to see, sights to take in. We decide to eat breakfast at FH and go […]