The Other Side of Tourism – Part 17
Chapter XXV – MY SUITCASE IS LOST, BUT MY HOME IS SOUND The plane landed on schedule at 5 o’clock. I disembarked at Newark, and waited for two hours until the blue light flickered showing no more baggage. My suitcase was not there — and no rum to drown my sorrows. I put in a […]
All Around Jamaica Day 6
All Around Jamaica March/April 2003…Day 6by Liz Maher Day Six, Monday (Castle Garden to Negril) Up for sunrise as usual and Marcia has found ackee! Woohoo, ackee and salt fish for breakfast again! (P, my non-fish-lover eats toast and fruit and callalloo). While we wait for breakfast I chat with Mrs. S and after our […]
Jamaica Travel Discounts
The Boardite Club For Consumers In our continuing effort to provide valuable assistance to our readers, Jamaicans.com is proud to announce the formation of a “BOARDITE CLUB” in Negril, Jamaica – that will eventually spread to all areas of the Island! WHAT IS IT? The Boardite Club will entitle its registered members to […]
All Around Jamaica Day 10
All Around Jamaica March/April 2003…Day 10by Liz Maher Day Ten, Friday (Negril and a trip) This was the day we’d arranged to go swim with the manatees at Alligator Hole. However, just the day before I’d learned that Nyabinghi drummers would be at Home Sweet Home tonight and we all really wanted to do that, […]
Birdwatching in Jamaica
Jamaica is the home of over 200 species of birds, with approximately 25 of these native to the island. Many of the birds in Jamaica are closely linked to various species in Central America. Though historically not very popular among visitors to the island, birdwatching is garnering more interest of late. The best time for […]
Falling in Love With Jamaica Again
I left Jamaica in 1981, my second year in High School…First visit was in 1984,then 12 long—years after I came in contact with my old elementary,and high school classmate..He convinced me to come home again,which I certainly did. I travelled all the places like black River,(Waterloo Inn) very nice Lady,Westmoreland,all the beauty spots on the […]
Kingston Transportation
Farther east, the business section of downtown is home to many international corporations, consulate offices, banks, insurance companies, and the world-class Jamaica Convention Centre. This is the home of the International Seabed Authority, the UN body that creates all laws for the world’s seas. This modern center lies along the lovely waterfront on Ocean Boulevard, […]
Mandeville & the South Coast Transportation
Car Rentals There is no commercial airport in Mandeville. Travelers usually arrive in Kingston and rent a car to make the two-hour drive to Mandeville. Car & Jeep Rentals Away from the main tourist areas, rental cars are scarce. Mandeville has just a few companies. CAR RENTAL AGENCIES Maxdan Car Rentals & Tours876-962-5341 (6 North […]
Port Antonio Transportation
Car RentalsMost travelers rent cars before they arrive in Port Antonio, but there are a couple of options in town. Once you have a rental car, you’ll find the driving much easier than in the communities of Montego Bay or Ocho Rios. Finding your way around Port Antonio is fairly easy. The North Coast Road […]
Ocho Rios Transportation
Car Rentals Most travelers rent vehicles in Montego Bay or Kingston, but there are some car rental agencies in Ocho Rios. The two below are both local outfits. CAR RENTAL AGENCIESAvis Rent-A-Car/Bargain Rent-A-Car 1-888-888-AVIS ( Pineapple Place )Bargain Rent-A-Car 876-974-5298 (Pineapple Place)Island Car Rentals 876-974-2666 (Carib Arcade, Main St.) TaxisTaxis are the most popular method […]