These Caribbean Countries Among Top 15 for Work-Anywhere Digital Nomads
Executives who have embraced the digital nomad lifestyle are having an impact on the world’s top residential markets as they seek accessible properties that feature high-speed internet and good weather all year round. These individuals are transforming what had previously been holiday/vacation-home markets into year-round residential markets. The Executive Nomad Index compiled by Savills World […]
First Underwater Sculpture Park in Development in Montego Bay
In a project developed in a partnership between the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust in St. James and Smilozone Waste Management Ltd., a new tourist attraction is being constructed in Montego Bay. Hugh Shim, the executive director of a new underwater marine park, described the attraction as featuring a “village of Jamaican-type mermaid sculptures” made […]
My First Solo Trip to Jamaica
In advance of my 40th birthday, I spontaneously decided to take a trip to Jamaica last month driven by my endless yearning to return. Jamaica has always whispered my name with enticements of tranquility and verdure. I fell in love with this island nation at a tender age based on fond memories my mother once […]
Bartlett in Talks With Rwanda Airlines To Introduce Special Flight to Jamaica
Jamaican Tourism Minister Tourism Edmund Bartlett revealed on social media, discussions with Rwanda Airlines, with the aim of introducing a unique flight between the African nation and Jamaica. The Minister posted to his Twitter page, “Jamaica to connect with Rwanda! Today I commenced discussions with Rwanda Airlines in Kigali for direct flights to Jamaica soon!!” […]
Jamaica Honored With Two Prestigious Awards By Travel Advisors And Industry Experts
With a continuing emphasis on being one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, Jamaica has been recognized with two 2022 WAVE (Western Advisors’ Vote of Excellence) Awards by TravelAge West. The destination has been awarded ‘Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction, Caribbean’ and ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’. In the 17-year history of […]
Jamaica Welcomes One Millionth Stopover Visitor for 2022
Continuing the destination’s strong tourism recovery, Jamaica welcomed its one millionth stopover arrival for 2022 last month. This significant milestone was celebrated with the arrival of Brian Simmons, who landed at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) on JetBlue flight 1479 from New York’s JFK airport at 9:22 am local time on June 15th, 2022. […]
8 Intriguing Caribbean Countries Jamaicans can Travel to Visa Free for a Vacation
Jamaicans are in a unique position when they want a holiday vacation without the problems and expense a visa can incur. There are a number of Caribbean locations that require no visa for Jamaican residents to visit for 90 days and up to six months if they’re so inclined. The following are the top visa-free […]
U.S. Travelers Choose Jamaica as Top Caribbean Destination
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) reported that Jamaica is ranked at the top of the list of bookings by travelers from the United States to the Caribbean. The JTB made its announcement at a meeting of senior executives of the Flight Center Travel Group Ltd. (FLT), one of the biggest travel organizations in the world, […]
Plumb Point Lighthouse, Port Royal – Hopscotching Jamaica with KanCadi
This is the 169-years-old Plumb Point Lighthouse located on the Palisadoes peninsula that connects Port Royal with the mainland. I always look forward to seeing it when frequenting either one of two Gloria’s Seafood Restaurants in Port Royal. When I spot it in the distance when driving on the stretch, I know exactly how close […]
Turtle Bay Cove, Portland – Hopscotching Jamaica with KanCadi
There are some awesome places to visit in Jamaica and Turtle Bay Cove in Manchioneal, Portland is one such place. These days if you want to get to any place in east Portland, you must really, really, really want to go! And this was the case when visiting Turtle Bay Cove as the ad hoc […]