“Even in Exotic Food Places, I Try to Find French Fries.” — A Conversation with Travel Blogger & Content Creator Shea Powell
Shea Powell is the Adventurer and Creator behind the travel blog, The World Up Closer. With a wandering heart and an inspired mind to travel, her thoughts have led to a world experience she is happy to share with like-minded globetrotters, travelers and dreamers. Born and bred in the Parish of Clarendon, Shea took her […]
Jamaica for Students This Spring: Pros and Cons
Getting the chance to travel as a student can be exciting. However, you probably want to be careful to choose the best travel destination for you. When considering an option like Jamaica, it’s important to consider everything—the good and the bad. That’s exactly what you’ll find here. Beautiful Scenery When in Jamaica, no one will […]
Jamaica’s Cultural Attractions Featured in Harper’s Bazaar Magazine
Jamaica’ cultural attractions are the subject of an extensive in-depth article in Harper’s Bazaar magazine entitled “Beyond the beaches: a cultural guide to Jamaica,” which advises travelers to “rethink” their perceptions of the island nation. Jamaica’s food, music, art, and the “alright” attitude of its people offer many pleasures beyond the beach. Particularly recommended to […]
Jamaica Ranks 14th on TripAdvisor’s List of World’s Best Destinations list
The travel site TripAdvisor.com has compiled a list of the 25 best destinations in the world for 2019 as provided by the site’s users. Ranking at 14th in the “Very Best of Travel” named by real-world travelers is Jamaica. The island nation was cited for its warm and sunny climate and excellent beaches, but travelers […]
Kingston on Delta Sky Magazine List of 20 Must-Visit Cities for Music Lovers
In the March 2019 edition of Delta Airlines Sky Magazine, Kingston, Jamaica, is featured on a list of the top 20 cities that music lovers must visit. According to the article, Kingston is definitely “on the high end” of per-capita music exports in the world and cites the likes of Bob Marley, Grace Jones, Lee […]
Jamaican Hotel Featured in “Best Hotel Pool” Bracketology
TravelAgentCentral.com is again marking basketball’s March Madness with its NCAA bracket-style competition to select the “Coolest Hotel Pool in the World” contest. On the list of candidates is the roof-top pool at Breathless Montego Bay Hotel and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Visitors to the website are invited to cast their vote in each of […]
Tour Guide Rappa’s Tips to Experience Jamaica the Natural Rasta Way
Millions of tourists visit Jamaica every year, but how many of them get to experience the island the natural rasta way? Rappa, Co-owner & Tour Guide of Rappa Rasta Tours, takes tourists to authentic restaurants and local places to buy souvenirs directly from artists. Rappa Rasta Tours aims to give tourists a marvelous vacation, while […]
7 Tips On How To Prepare For Your Trip To Jamaica
Planning on soaking up some sun on picturesque beaches, climbing stunning waterfalls and enjoying the lush landscape of Jamaica, but don’t know where to start planning? Let’s dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s. Here are 7 tips on how to prepare for that well-anticipated trip: 1. Decide on when you want to […]
8 Things Every Traveler Should Know Before Going to Jamaica
Sipping coconut on a sun-drenched beach with reggae rhythms beating in the background is probably what you expect from your Jamaican vacation. After all, this is what the tourist ads promise. But unless you plan to stay locked up in a hotel room for the duration of your trip, there is a pretty good chance […]
Montego Bay Ranks among Top Ten Valentine’s Day Hot-Spot Destinations
Jamaica’s Montego Bay has been listed among the top ten international destinations for romantic Valentine’s Day trips by Allianz, a travel insurance company. Montego Bay is famous for its vibrant nightlife, excellent swimming and beach experiences, and romantic settings combining the best of sun, sand, privacy, and adventure. Couples looking to spend quality time together […]