Day 302 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Make a Trip to Maidstone
The town of Maidstone in Manchester was founded by Moravian missionaries in 1840. The Mainstone coffee plantation estate included 341 acres and was divided into 98 lots that ranged in size from one acre to 15 acres. The deposit required to buy land was small, making it affordable to ex-slaves, who generally paid off their […]
Mo’Bay Beautiful Resort, Travellers Beach, White River Valley – 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 Mo’Bay Beautiful Resort, Travellers Beach, White River Valley. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Beautiful Resort, Mo’Bay by […]
Day 301 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Follow the Steps of Colonials on the Flat Bridge
The exact date of construction of the Flat Bridge in St. Catherine is unknown, it was likely built after 1724 and was described in a 1774 History of Jamaica by Edward Long. During its construction, the 16 plantations in the region of Bog Walk had to send one slave out of every 50 to work […]
A Guide to Roadside Eating In Negril, Jamaica
I have been living in Negril, Jamaica for 13 years now. I have eaten in just about every restaurant and foodery in this little town. My favorite spots are the roadside eateries because many of them are every bit as good and some are better than some of the best restaurants in the town. Most […]
Day 300 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Bridge the Gap: Spanish Town’s Historic Cast Iron Bridge
When visiting Spanish Town in St. Catherine, make sure to visit the oldest bridge of its kind in the Western Hemisphere – the Cast Iron Bridge that spans the Rio Cobre River. This bridge is still in use today, but was built in 1801. It was designed by Thomas Wilson, a British engineer, cast in […]
Jamaica Inn Listed in Top 9 Most Luxurious Hotels for Adults-Only Holiday by Bazaar Magazine
Bazaar magazine has included the Jamaica Inn of Ocho Rios among its Top 9 most luxurious adults-only holiday accommodations. Noting that nothing ruins romance like rowdy children at a hotel pool of dining room, Bazaar recommends that adult vacationers to Jamaica stay at the Jamaica Inn, a kids-free zone and a venue devoted to providing […]
Day 299 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take Part in the Taino Heritage Camp
Located in Jacks River, St. Mary, the Taino Heritage Camp offers educational tours for students and other groups that allow them to explore and understand the little-known history of Jamaica’s indigenous people, the Taino. The camp was launched in 2014 and operates on a 15-acre property jointly run by the Ministry of Education and the […]
Day 298 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit the Portland Bight Protected Area
Located on Jamaica’s southern coast, the large Portland Bight Protected Area is home to three fish sanctuaries, including Galleon Harbor, Salt Harbor, and Three Bays. These areas were designated as protected areas in 2009, although the Portland Bight Protected Area dates from 1999. The region provides support for 4,500 fishers, the largest number of all […]
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 […]