Day 310 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy the Street Art on Fleet Street
A project of Paint Jamaica, several downtown Kingston spaces in marginalized neighborhoods have been transformed into spectacular murals created through partnerships between artists and local communities. The murals reflect the life and stories of the communities and displays images of peace, unity, and the inspiration to create positive changes through art. The Paint Jamaica project […]
Day 309 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Drive Like a Reggae Legend at Geejam
One of the perks of staying in a suite or villa at Geejam is the opportunity to drive Bob Marley’s 1976 Range Rover. It is part of a car restoration project undertaken by Jon Baker, the co-founder of Geejam collection and its well-known Geejam Hotel. Baker is restoring several vintage cars, one of which is […]
Nanny Falls, Robin’s Bay, Blue Mountains – 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 Nanny Falls, Robin’s Bay, Blue Mountains. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Nanny Falls, Portland by @iamjkerr Robin’s […]
Day 308 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See the Sites in Salem
The town of Salem in the parish of Westmoreland was established to relocate the New Hope Moravian congregation when that location’s church building went into disrepair and the region was deemed “unhealthy.” A.B. Lind bought the Salem property in 1860. Located at Beeston Spring, this estate was some 750 feet above sea level and features […]
Day 307 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Family Fun at Fort Clarence Beach
Located in Hellshire, St. Catherine, Fort Clarence Beach was originally named for its builder, David Small of England. It was later renamed for William Duke of Clarence who served as England’s king from 1830 to 1837. Fort Small and Fort Johnson were critical elements in the defense of Jamaica in the 18th century. Today, the […]
Luxury Travel Writer, Deborah Thompson Tells Us Why She Loves Jamaica
Deborah Thompson, the Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Luxury travel magazine New Jetsetters tells us why she loves Jamaica. The first time Deb saw the turquoise blue waters surrounding Bermuda from the air as a child, she was smitten. Already in love with the written word and writing itself, a black leather-bound diary was soon filled […]
Day 306 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Seaford Town: A Post-Slavery European Creation
After slavery was abolished in Jamaica in 1834, many of the island’s planters feared there would be a shortage of labor. One of the measures devised to address the issue was to create a European settlement. Lord Seaford, who then owned Montpelier Estate and Shettlewood Pen in St. James, was responsible for bringing some 1,000 […]
Day 305 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – There’s No Place like Nanny Town
Nanny Town in Portland was not developed on the most accessible piece of property. It is located on Nanny Town Hill at some 2,000 feet above sea level. This is the most famous of the Maroon settlements in Jamaica, and at one time, there were more than 140 houses here. The town was named for […]
Architectural Digest Magazine Features Ralph Lauren’s Jamaican Villa
The fashion designer Ralph Lauren’s villa on Round Hill near Montego Bay has been featured in Architectural Digest. Lauren and his wife Ricky purchased the property two decades ago, and he describes it as “a place where you really love where you are.” Lauren, who has issued an illustrated book to celebrate the 40th anniversary […]
Day 304 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Pay Your Respects to Nanny of the Windward Maroons
The monument to Rt. Excellent Nanny of the Windward Maroons was installed in 1999. It was designed by Compass Workshop Ltd. A critical element of the theme of this Kingston monument is the sound that is created by its main vertical structure. The forms of the monument are given voice by the sound of the […]
