Sandals Sweeps Travel Trade Gazette Awards
Sandals Resorts International scored big at the event sometimes described as the “Emmys” of the travel industry. The Travel Trade Gazette Awards for 2018 were presented at the Lyceum Theatre in Covent Garden in London. Sandals Resorts beat the competition from the world’s top travel entities, including Thomas Cook, Jet2Holidays, Royal Caribbean International, Beachcomber Tours, […]
Vacation Guru Irene Sauger’s “Must-Dos in Jamaica”
Vacation Gurus, like Irene Sauger, want visitors to experience as much of Jamaica as possible, including its food and culture. Find out what made it on Irene’s list of Must-Dos in Jamaica. What’s something that would surprise most people about Jamaica — any off-beaten path things to explore? I think it may surprise some people […]
Travel Consultant Kevin Nebola’s “Top Picks for Jamaica”
Travel consultants, like Kevin Nebola, are always looking for new spots to introduce to clients planning a trip to the island. From spas and restaurants to picturesque sunsets, check out Kevin’s top picks for Jamaica. What’s something that would surprise most people about Jamaica — any off-beaten path things to explore? The genuine upfront friendliness […]
Travel Expert Robyn Hall on “How to Vacation Like a Local in Jamaica”
Jamaica travel experts, like Robyn Hall, frequent the island on a regular basis looking for great experiences for their clients who visit. We asked Robyn for tips on vacationing in Jamaica like a local — from the most Instagrammable locations to where to get the best local food. What’s something that would surprise most people […]
Lonely Planet Ultimate EatList Ranks “Eating Jerk Chicken in Jamaica” Number 15 of 500 Best Eating Experiences
Popular travel guide Lonely Planet has issued what it calls a “bucket list” of the 500 best things to eat in the world. Eating jerk chicken in Jamaica is ranked at Number 15. This is one of only two North American eating experiences among the list’s Top 20. The other is eating beef brisket in […]
Travelers Rank Jamaica Top Destination in the Caribbean, Number 14 in the World for 2018
According to TripAdvisor, travelers have rated Jamaica as the 14th best destination to visit in the world for 2018. Paris took the top spot among world destinations, but Jamaica is the Number 1 destination in the Caribbean region. Noting that there is nothing more relaxing than lying in the Jamaican sun, visitors note Jamaica’s classic […]
Culture and History at National Gallery and Museum West in Montego Bay
Just adjacent to the bustling city center at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay is the former Montego Bay Civic Centre, now called National Gallery West. Our visit to this cultural treasure trove of art and history actually turned out to be a two-for-one special! We started in the gallery area upstairs where there was […]
Jakes Hotel Jamaica Named One of World’s 14 Best Family Hotels by Conde Nast Traveler
Conde Nast Traveler has selected Jakes Hotel in Jamaica as one of the best family hotels in the world for 2018. Jakes, located about half an hour by boat down the southern coast of the island is a world away from the noise and confusion of places like Negril and Montego Bay. Described as a […]
Feeding the Humming Birds at Ahh Ras Natango
Ras Natango lives in a home/gallery / botanical garden that he and his wife Tamika built on a cliffside in the hills of Montego Bay. Right from the beginning, climbing the steep, short driveway to get up to the gallery is a great workout for some healthy buns of steel! We were greeted by a […]
Travel + Leisure Lists Four Jamaican Properties among Its 2018 Top Caribbean Resort Hotels
Each year, Travel + Leisure presents its World’s Best Awards, which are given based on a survey of T+L readers who share their opinions about various properties and travel destinations. The 2018 list covers several countries and territories in the Caribbean. Jamaica was well favored by survey respondents, and four of the island nation’s properties […]