Jamaica Ranks Number 4 on List of Best Affordable Caribbean Destinations for 2016
US News and World Reports Ranks has ranked Jamaica as one of the best and most affordable tourist destinations in the Caribbean The rankings are based on recommendations from experts in the tourist industry and from regular tourists and travelers. Jamaica, which ranks in fourth place, has been characterized as the heart of the Caribbean […]
Day 297 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Check Out Colbeck Castle
A visit to Old Harbor’s town center is not complete without a visit to mysterious Colbeck Castle. For a time, this was the largest building of its type in Jamaica. It is believed that John Colbeck had the castle constructed. He was a colonel in the British army that invaded the island in 1655, and […]
Day 296 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See Some History at Old Harbor Bay
Renamed Old Harbor Bay by the British, the former Spanish shipbuilding town was called Puerto de Esquivella. While a shipbuilding site, it is actually located some distance from the coast. The town has prospered due to its proximity to the Bay, however, which is famous for its wide fishing beach and busy seaport. In the […]
Day 295 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Dine on Lobsters at Booby Cay Island
Booby Cay Island is just off the coast near Negril. It is known for its glowing bio-luminescent waters and its sunset views. The island can be reached with a five-minute boat trip from Tantamount, which will take you through the bright green and blue glow of the waters. You can see tiny marine plankton in […]
JamRock Satellite View, Mo’Bay Lagoon View, Overlooking Kingston – 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 JamRock Satellite View, Mo’Bay Lagoon View, Overlooking Kingston. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Satellite View of JamRock, […]
Day 294 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Pay Your Respects at the Rio Nuevo Battle Site
The Rio Nuevo Battle Site in St. Mary is the location of the final battle between the British and Spanish military to determine which nation would possess Jamaica. The Spanish were defeated after five years of guerrilla warfare, and Jamaica fell into British hands. Much of the property was owned by the Beckford family, which […]
Day 293 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take a Stroll through Cinchona Botanical Garden
Cinchona Botanical Garden in St. Andrew ranges between 4,500 and 6,500 feet in altitude. It was established in 1868 and is the only one of its kind in the Caribbean. On a visit to Cinchona, you’ll marvel at the majestic panoramas of Strawberry Hill, the Blue Mountains, the Liguanea plains, and even Kingston from its […]
Day 292 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take a Tour of Mico College
Mico College was established by funds left by Lady Mico in 1690 to her nephew Samuel, with the stipulation that he would marry one of his cousins. Samuel did not do this, however, and in 1834, he used the money to fund education for people of color in the West Indies. Mico College attained significant […]
Day 291 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Zimbali Retreat’s Five-Course Farm-to-Table Meal
Located in the hills outside Negril, the Zimbali retreat offers a scrumptious and fresh dining experience in which all ingredients are locally sourced. Enjoy sorrel and callaloo, lychee and bok choy and other fabulous flavors in a five-course meal at the agro-tourist retreat’s friendly bar. Watch the meal be prepared right before your eyes by […]
Day 290 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Don’t Miss the Mento
Before there was reggae and ska, there was mento, an original Jamaican musical genre known for its acoustic sounds. Listening to The Jolly Boys on Friday nights at the Geejam Hotel in Port Antonio is as good as it gets. This legendary band first played together in 1945 so they know what they’re doing. Enjoy […]
