The 8 Best ‘Irie’ Beaches of Jamaica
Don’t we all love beach holidays to relax. Romantic dinners and cocktails at sunsets, meditations at Bonfire places and spotting colourful fish in the blue ocean, satisfy our souls. We also like little cozy bays with palms, long white sand beaches, rough rocks with tiny crabs and sunsets. Last but not least: beach parties are the […]
Day 265 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Honor Jamaica’s Heritage at the Greenvale Railway Station
The Greenvale Railway Station in Manchester is no longer in use but has been designated a National Heritage Site for the excellent example it provides of Jamaica-Georgian timber construction. The two-story building has sash windows on the ground floor, which also features recessed-panel timber doors. There are two flights of timber staircases that lead up […]
Jamaica Named Top 2016 Caribbean Destination at World Travel Awards
Jamaica was recognized as the leading destination in the Caribbean of 2016 at the World Travel Awards event, which was held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. The event was hosted by Yendi Philips and Adrian Atkinson, Jamaican TV personalities and featured performances by Tami T, Phylla and Etana, and Ana Strachan. Graham Cooke, president […]
Day 264 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Live the Lushness at Strawberry Fields Together
This ecotourism spot in St. Mary Parish offers 18 acres of lush tropical gardens the function as a nature preserve and sanctuary. Strawberry Fields, founded in the 1970s and named for the Beatles song, is located within one of the last unspoiled regions on Jamaica’s northern coast. There are miles of coastal trails to hike, […]
Day 263 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy an Eco-Tour at Highland Estate
Camp in a bamboo forest, take a walk through a mahogany woods, or hike in an old-growth cocoa forest and explore ancient ruins you find there. All this and more is offered at the 45-acre Highland Estate in Westmoreland. Your visit will convince you that Christopher Columbus was right when he called Jamaica “the fairest […]
Day 262 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Shop at the Gallery of West Indian Art
A major shopping area in Montego Bay, where you’ll want to stock up on souvenirs of your trip, features the Gallery of West Indian Art in the St. Catherine Hall neighborhood. The gallery offers an excellent array of Jamaican and Caribbean painting, woodcarving, and crafts. It is the perfect place to pick up some top-quality […]
Sandals Resort Constructing More Overwater Bungalows
Sandals in Montego Bay has yet to open its new overwater bungalow accommodations, but has announced its plans to build even more of them. Sandals Royal Caribbean resort will construct 12 more Caribbean Overwater Bungalows. The new rooms – categorized as Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Honeymoon Bungalows – are now available for sale for arrivals […]
Day 261 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Culture and Creativity beyond Reggae
You can experience Jamaica’s unique culture with a visit to Sam Sharpe Square’s Montego Bay Cultural Center. The Center is home to the western branch of the National Museum and the National Gallery. Both of these displays offer fascinating exhibits that share the history, art and culture of the island and its people. There’s much […]
Day 260 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – “Heal Thyself“ at Doctor’s Cave Bathing Club
Doctor’s Cave Bathing Club was established in the 1900s by a local doctor. It was a private club to take advantage of the curative properties of an area of the sea that is fed by a network of underground streams. The venue in Montego Bay has been popular with visitors ever since. Technically still a […]
Hellshire Beach, Mystic Mountain, Frenchman’s Cove – 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 Hellshire Beach, Mystic Mountain, Frenchman’s Cove. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Peanuts, sweets and herbs, Hellshire Beach […]
