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 […]
Day 289 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Go for the Crayfish at Soldier Camp
This hidden restaurant in Port Antonio requires a little effort to find, but is definitely worth it. Get a good map or a local guide to escort you to your host Everol Daley, a Jamaican who served in the US Army, at Soldier’s Camp Bar and Grill, where Jamaican meals are cooked over coal fires. […]
Day 288 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take the High Road
Expand your Jamaican adventure by moving off the beach and into the Blue Mountain’s hills. A visit to the Lime Tree Farm, a working coffee plantation in the highest mountain range on the island offers four guest cottages, plus a local chef who will tempt your taste buds with authentic island cuisine. About 365 Things […]
Somerset Falls, Mo’Bay Top View, Blue Lagoon – 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 Somerset Falls, Mo’Bay Top View, Blue Lagoon. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Somerset Falls, Portland by @heavenly.views […]