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 […]
Travel Channel Lists Negril Resort among “Hottest Caribbean Escapes”
According to a listing of the 21 Hottest Caribbean Escapes compiled by TravelChannel.com, the Caves Resort in Negril is one of the best. The resort is situated on the limestone cliffs on Negril and provides an oceanfront venue with 11 exclusive accommodations. There are also two main dining gazebos and the spectacular Cave Rum and […]
Day 355 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See the Royal Accommodations at DeMontevin Lodge
Built in the parish of Portland in 1881, this lodge displays a mix of Victorian-style architecture, lots of gingerbread details, and decorative ironwork that was designed and manufactured in Scotland. The Honorable David Gideon built the house; he became Custos of Portland in 1823. It is now operated as a guest house, and among the […]
Day 354 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday in February
For visitors lucky enough to be in Jamaica in February, a can’t-miss celebration is the week-long party staged for Bob Marley’s birthday. A true celebration of “One Love” and “Be Happy,” the celebration has become an island-wide festival recognizing Rastafarian beliefs, reggae music, food, art and more. The hub of the celebration is Negril, which […]
Day 353 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Horseback Ride from Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay
This 2.5-hour tour takes you on a guided horseback ride from an Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay hotel through Jamaica’s signature countryside. Stop at a beach to relax and ride in the shallow waters. This tour is suitable for riders of all levels and is a great opportunity to learn about local culture from atop […]