Day 283 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Retreat to the Swift River
Located in the small farming town of Swift River, the Swift River Guesthouse offers privacy and relaxation with all the essential amenities expected for an enjoyable stay right on the water. The town offers a charming mountain environment just ten minutes from Hope Bay and 25 minutes from Port Antonio. The river flows from its […]
Day 282 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit the Goat Islands
Actually comprising two islands joined by a network of mangroves, the Goat Islands feature an amazing beach hideaway just south of Old Harbor Bay. Recently endangered by plans for a logistical shipping development, the islands are safe for now and definitely worth a respectful visit. The islands were once the location of a United States […]
Day 281 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Learn Something: Visit the University of the West Indies Mona Campus
The University of the West Indies Mona Campus was founded in 1948 by the Asquith Commission to provide higher education in the British colonies. The University was originally known as the University College of the West Indies and had a special relationships with the University of London. Its first chancellor was HRH Princess Alice, Countess […]
Squad at Negril Beach, Country Life at Rural Hill, Blue Hole – 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 Squad at Negril Beach, Country Life at Rural Hill, Blue Hole. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Squad […]
Day 280 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take A Tour of Independence Park
Independence Park in Kingston is a sports and cultural complex that was originally constructed for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1966. It is home to several sports facilities, including the National Stadium, used chiefly for football as it is the home of the Jamaica Football Federation; it has a 35,000-seat capacity. There is […]
Day 279 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Watch a Game of Cricket at Sabina Park
The cricket ground at Kingston’s Sabina Park is the home of the Kingston Cricket Club. It is the only Test ground in the city. It was established in 1930 when hosting a visiting MCC team for the second Test in the first home series for the West Indies. The ground is one of the most […]
Day 278 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See an Artifact of the Sugar Era: Drax Hall Waterwheel
The first step in processing raw sugar from cane is to crush the cane in a sugar mill. During the era of sugar plantations in Jamaica, the facilities were located where there was flowing river water to power the mill. The waterwheel at Drax Hall estate, which was founded in 1691, is an excellent example […]
Day 277 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Jamaica’s Industrial Past: The Kenilworth Ruins
The Kenilworth ruins represent some of the most impressive 18th century industrial constructions on the island and stand as memorials to a time when “sugar was king.” Located in Hanover, the property was originally known as Maggotty, which is the name of the river that runs through it. The estate received its first mention in […]
Day 276 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Celebrate Italian-Jamaican Fusion Cuisine
The Half Moon resort in Montego Bay will host a signature food event featuring Giovanni Ciresa of the Hotel Bauer in Venice as guest chef. The event also celebrates the resorts recently relaunched Sugar Mill Restaurant, which is one of the best-known fine dining venues on the island. This restaurant is located next to an […]
Day 275 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Join in the Jamaican Food and Drink Festival
The Jamaican Food and Drink Festival will be held in Kingston from October 26th to 30th, 2016. Here you’ll have the chance to take a culinary trip through the flavors of the island with more than 30 top local chefs as your guides. You can watch a wide variety of cooking demonstration, participate in events suitable […]