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 […]
Jamaica’s Seven Mile Beach Ranked among Top 25 Caribbean Beaches by Tripadvisor
The online travel website Tripadvisor ranks Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica, at Number 7 on its list of the Top 25 beaches in the Caribbean. The beach, which is located on the country’s western coast features a wondrous expanse of golden sands, the longest continuous stretch of beach in Jamaica. The Negril Lighthouse is […]
Weed Destination Wedding in Jamaica – Photos
Recent legalization of marijuana use in Jamaica has fostered a new theme for destination weddings: weed. Already a popular choice for weddings, the addition of marijuana to the entertainment mix is proving a strong attraction. Wedding planners and vendors incorporate various marijuana-related items to the event design, including a use of the plant in the […]
Half Moon Luxury Hotel in Jamaica Ranks among Top 10 Favorites for 2017
Caribbean Journal has selected Jamaica’s Half Moon resort in Montego Bay as one of its favorite hotels for 2017. Half Moon ranked seventh on the Top 10 list posted on the magazine’s website. It was selected for its “retro” and timeless ambiance and its similarity to the luxury hotels of the past. Half Moon features […]
Trench Town, Birth Place of Reggae, Popular Airbnb Destination in Jamaica
Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, revealed that most of the 1,200 beds offered by Airbnb, a popular online travel marketplace, in Jamaica are in Trench Town and other inner-city locations. Bartlett singled out Jammin Tours, a Trench Town tour operator, for providing an innovative and important tourist product in that community. Nora Blake, the […]
26 Things Everyone Should Do in Jamaica
For a small island nation, Jamaica is famous for many things — reggae music, the best coffee and of course the sprint capital of the world. A visit to this tropical haven often involves sun drenched days on the white sand beaches, and dancing to reggae music in between copious sips of rum. But there […]
The Cliff Hotel Makes Top 25 Luxury Hotel Ranking
Jamaica’s Cliff Hotel in Negril is ranked among the top 25 luxury hotels in the Caribbean by reviewers at TripAdvisor. Its location on top of the cliffs at the westernmost point of Jamaica makes it one of the most dramatic and unique venues in the region. The resort offers 33 luxury suites and villas that […]
5 Small Jamaican Hotels Included in Top 25 Ranked by Traveler Website
Tripadvisor.com has named the Top 25 Small Hotels in the Caribbean, basing its ranking on reviews by travelers who have used the accommodations. Five small hotels in Jamaica made the list. At Number 9 is Port Antonio’s Geejam. The hotel is a mix of home-style comfort and authentic Jamaican experiences. Located on a bush property, […]