Central Gardens at Dunn’s River Falls Open to Public
It’s official. The Central Gardens located at Dunn’s River Falls and Park in St. Ann are open to visitors. The gardens represent an investment of some $122.5 million by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). UDC manages the attraction via the St. Ann Development Company (SADCo). The project involve establishing more locker sheds for rent, themed […]
New Resort in Negril Is “Clothing Optional”
The Grand Lido Negril has added a new feature to Jamaica’s all-inclusive resort experience: nudity. The new all-suite resort is located in western Jamaica and designed for single people and couples who like to socialize in a clothing-optional setting. Another “au natural” resort had been located on the same property owned by Blue Diamond Resorts […]
Four Jamaican Hotels Make TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Bargain List
Four hotels in Jamaica were tanked among the Top 25 Bargain Hotels in the Caribbean by travel website TripAdvisor. Hotels in Port Antonio, Runaway Bay, and Negril made the list. At Number 8 is the Hotel Jamaican Colors. Located in Port Antonio, the hotel was built in 2004 and overlooks the ocean. It features a […]
9 Best things to do to Experience the real Jamaica
For some tourists who visit Jamaica, their only experience of the local culture is the live entertainment at their hotel. Seasoned visitors know that staying at an all-inclusive and a one-day excursion to a tourist attraction is not enough to give a true picture of the Jamaican culture. If you want to interact closely with […]
Jamaica Ranks 12th on List of Top Travel Destinations in the World and First Among Top 10 Caribbean Destinations
Online travel website Tripadvisor.com has named Jamaica to the 12th position in its ranking of the Top 25 destinations in the world. The island was cited for its mix of relaxation and adventure activities available to tourists, noting the prime hiking and bird watching offered in its forests and its reggae and dancehall music venues […]
7 Jamaica Hotels Make Tripadvisor List of Top 25 Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts
The online travel site Tripadvisor selected seven hotels in Jamaica to add to its list of the Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean. Ranked at Number 6 is the Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios. Billed as the “only all-butler boutique resort” on the island, the accommodations offer elegance and privacy in 74 ocean-view […]
Sandals Welcomes First Guests to New Over-the-Water Bungalows in Montego Bay
Sandals Resorts has opened its new over-other-water luxury bungalow accommodations located in Montego Bay. The 12 bungalows saw their first guests on March 4, 2017. The bungalows feature vision floor panels, over-water hammocks, private outdoor soaking tubs, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and custom king-sized beds. There is a 24/7 butler service available, along with room […]
Mockingbird Hill Listed as 2017 Favorite among Caribbean Small Hotels
On its website, Caribbean Journal has ranked Jamaica’s Mockingbird Hill among the Top 10 best small hotels in the Caribbean. Holding the Number 8 spot on the list, Mockingbird Hill in Port Antonio features 10 breezy rooms on a hillside very close to the beautiful Frenchman’s Cove Beach. The hotel is situated on over six […]
Huffington Post Names Martha Brae River a Must-See Natural Wonder in the Caribbean
In a ranking of the Top 8 natural wonders to see in the Caribbean, the Huffington Post named Jamaica’s Martha Brae River to the Number Four spot. Specifically cited was traveling down the river on a bamboo raft, weaving through the jungle just a few minutes away from Falmouth. The rafting journey is described as […]
Jamaica Hosts Record Number of Cruise Ships on One Day
On March 1, 2017, a record number of nine cruise ships came into four ports across Jamaica. Ocho Rios hosted three ships, as did Montego Bay, while two ships called in Falmouth, and one ship came in to Port Antonio. The total beat the previous one-day record by two ships and brought approximately 20,000 visitors […]
