Day 313 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Have a Holiday in Paradise
At Jewel Paradise Cove, that is. A luxury location that is beautiful, idyllic and private in Runaway Bay. The hotel offers a combination of Jamaican opulence and island tradition. It features many pools and a spa to make sure that relaxation is a top priority. There is a private beach and a pool with a […]
Day 312 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit 32 Market Street in St. Ann’s Bay
Pay your respects to Jamaica’s first National Hero Marcus Garvey at his birthplace at 32 Market Street in St. Ann’s Bay. The house he was born in, in 1877, is still on the property and currently occupied. The government is planning to acquire the house and turn it into a public museum to honor Garvey’s […]
Day 311 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Party On at Skyline Drive
If you’re in a mood to party one late night, take a drive up reggae mountain to Skyline Drive. See the lights twinkling in Kingston down below on a Sunday evening and enjoy the DJs in the Kingston Dub scene. The party on Jack’s Hill attracts a mixed crowd that includes everyone from Rastas to […]
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 […]