Day 363 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Have a Bite at Lillian’s Restaurant
The building that houses Lillian’s Restaurant was built on land in St. Andrew that formed part of the Hope Sugar Estate about 1912. It is a bungalow with Georgian architectural features, including a wrap-around veranda, balustrades, and vertical louvers acting as vents. The building has a hip roof, a shake finish, and a dormer on […]
USA Today Travel Features Reggae Music Pilgrimage
USA Today published a feature article describing Jamaica’s music culture and providing an itinerary of places to visit that are connected to the history and development of reggae. Reggae first appeared in Jamaica’s music scene in the 1960s, an outgrowth of several music traditions like mento, ska and rocksteady, and its off-beat rhythms, drum beats […]
Day 362 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Celebrate Bussu in Swift River
The bussu is a small freshwater shellfish found in the rivers of Portland on the northeast part of Jamaica, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, the Swift River Valley and the Buff Bay Valley. Bussu live for about three to seven years, clinging to rocks and stones just under the surface of the water. The […]
Day 361 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Have Lobster at Cynthia’s
Enjoy a lobster lunch at Cynthia’s in Winnifred Beach, Port Antonio. Winnifred Beach is also called Fairy Hill Beach and is a hidden jewel among the attractions in Portland. Situated at the bottom of a steep hill, it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Jamaica. Usually quiet, the beach is mostly visited by […]
Day 360 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Spend Christmas Day with a Jamaican Family
If you are lucky enough to know a Jamaican family, it will be a real treat to spend Christmas with them. Generally, all traditional Jamaican foods are cooked for the Christmas celebration: ackee and saltfish for breakfast; dinner with ham, jerk chicken, roast beef and rice and peas. If you don’t know a Jamaican family, […]
Day 359 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit the Christmas Eve Grand Market
The Grand Market is one of the most anticipated holiday events in Jamaica. There are Grand Markets in all the major towns on the island on Christmas Eve. Colorful and full of energy, the markets give shoppers a chance to buy last-minute gifts or find items not readily available at other times of the year. […]
Day 358 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Sip Some Sorrel: Jamaica’s Traditional Christmas Beverage
Get into the real Jamaican Christmas food tradition with a drink of sorrel. A deep red drink that goes well with any meal, its flavor is enhanced with ginger and other spices. Often served with Christmas cake, the drink is said to have healthful properties The sorrel plant is harvested in late November-early December, so […]
Ride off into the Sunset, Sunday in Negril, Bluefields Beach – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Ride off into the Sunset, Sunday in Negril, Bluefields Beach. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Ride off […]
Day 357 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Attend a Christmas Concert
The Christmas season in Jamaica features a number of concerts in the days leading up to the Big Day. It isn’t hard to find one; They are held in schools, community centers, workplaces, town squares, and even churches. There are also many parties and Christmas Eve Balls, with some of these going on until Christmas […]
Day 356 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Have a Slice of Jamaican Christmas Cake
The traditional cake – sometimes called Black Cake – served at Christmas is a fruit cake made with dried fruits and drowned in rum or wine – sometimes steeping in the alcoholic beverage for months before being served. It is the only dessert deemed acceptable at a real Jamaican Christmas dinner, and every home is […]