Harmony Hall, St. Mary – Hopscotching Jamaica with KanCadi
The last time I would have visited Harmony Hall (I can’t bring myself to call it a Great House) in Tower Isle, St. Mary, it was home to the popular Italian restaurant, Toscanni and Harmony Hall Art Gallery. Well, the occupants have sure changed and the place is all spruced up and freshly painted. Didn’t […]
2 Jamaican Locations on List of Caribbean’s 26 Most Beautiful Places
The Goldeneye resort and Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica have been listed among the 26 most beautiful locales in the Caribbean for 2022 by Condé Nast Traveler. Goldeneye was once the home of author Ian Fleming, the creator of the fictional character James Bond, who purchased the property in 1946. Since then, the resort property […]
Jamaica is a Hot Spot for Meetings and Groups
Destination is Experiencing a Strong Tourism Recovery with Record-Breaking Spend and Arrivals, New Air Service, Increased Room Stock, Renovations and More. Jamaica is once again participating in IMEX America this year, held from October 11-13 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Event attendees are encouraged to visit the Jamaica Tourist Board at their booth D2932, […]
S Hotel Jamaica Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Award: Top 10 Hotels in the Caribbean & Central America
Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with S Hotel Jamaica being recognized as the Top 10 Hotels in the Caribbean & Central America category. Jamaica also ranked number seven among islands in the Caribbean and the Atlantic. More than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the top places they enjoyed this […]
Jamaica’s First Ever “Jam-Iconic Experience” Unveiled in Negril
The first “Jam-Iconic Experience” sign was unveiled on September 9, 2022, in Negril by Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett. The $12-million sign can be seen on the Hanover side of the resort town and includes lighting, landscaping, and palm trees. It is expected to increase tourism in rural areas and add appeal to destination […]
Jamaica And Kenya to Collaborate on Tourism
Jamaica and Kenya have made an agreement to collaborate on tourism in an effort to make the hospitality sectors of each nation’s economy stronger. According to Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, the partnership with Kenya will involve collaboration between the Montego Bay Convention Center and the Kenyatta International Convention Center. The agreement developed from discussions […]
11 Jamaican Rivers You Should Visit
Jamaica is known for the natural beauty of its beaches, forests, and waterfalls. The very name of the island nation – Jamaica – derives from the language of the original Taino inhabitants, the word “xaymaca” which means the “land of wood and water.” So it is not surprising that the island offers many opportunities to […]
Connecticut Now Has a New Flight Option for Travel to Jamaica
Spirit Airlines announced the launch of a new route from Connecticut to Jamaica that will commence in December 2022. Spirit will fly from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks in Connecticut to Montego Bay in Jamaica and fulfill its goal of establishing nonstop service between the two locations. Elected officials and various advocates have lobbied […]
This Jamaican Beach Listed As One of the Caribbean’s Top Hideaway Beaches of 2022
Caribbean Journal has compiled a list of its 15 favorite “hidden beaches” in the Caribbean where travelers can find that little bit of extra seclusion they are looking for, and Jamaica’s Frenchman’s Cove is on it. Frenchman’s Cove is one of the most famous beaches on the island, but it is also surprisingly free of […]
Sangster International Wins “Best Caribbean Airport” Award for 15th Time
Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was named the “Caribbean’s Leading Airport” at the 2022 World Travel Awards (WTA) at a ceremony at Sandals Montego Bay. This is the 15th time Sangster International has received the award, first winning in 2005, again in 2009, and every year since then. The airport responded to […]