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 […]
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 […]