Day 186 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Get Your Fast Food Here
If you find yourself needing a quick meal on the way from one Jamaican adventure to another, walk on by the usual American fast-food chain restaurants and try the local island fare. Island Grill offers grilled jerk chicken with plantain chips, while Tastee Patties serves up tiny, flaky patties with various fillings, including ground beef, […]
Negril Listed Among Top 22 Beach Holiday Locations
According to a report from Expedia in the United Kingdom, many British tourists plan to visit Seven Mile Beach in Negril. The beach was ranked among the top 22 beach vacation spots in the world by tourists who appreciated its turquoise-colored water and its palm trees. Expedia’s Flip Flop Report published on June 21, 2016, […]
Day 185 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Meet the Crocodiles in the Black River
Jamaica’s longest river flows into the Caribbean Sea near the town of Black River in Negril. Here you can take a guided boat tour in search of crocodiles. On the way to your visit with the crocodiles in their natural habitat, you’ll also see egrets, cranes and other wildlife that live near the dark, tannin-infused […]
Jamaica Featured in Harper’s Bazaar Magazine
Harper’s Bazaar magazine has published a feature article about Jamaica, focusing on a three-day trip taken by Chrissy Rutherford, senior digital editor. Rutherford’s recent visit to the island included a stop in Kingston, which she acknowledges is not a popular tourist destination. However, since her family is from Kingston and family members still live there, […]
Day 184 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Try Some Jamaican Street Food
If you want to get some real Jamaican jerk, you should find a street vendor. The real thing is cooked on an outdoor grill over a fire made of pimento leaves and pimento wood. Jerk chicken or pork is the ultimate street food, and because it’s grilled, it’s healthy too. If you’re looking for another […]
Day 183 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Savor the Joy of Jerk at the Portland Jerk Festival
Held at the Folly Estate in July, the Portland Jerk Festival has been a destination of choice for all lovers of jerk-style grilling for some fourteen years. Chefs offer meat marinated with allspice, thyme and the very hot red pepper, the scotch bonnet.Jerk aficionados should get there early to cheer the chefs and sample a […]
Country Life Cottage, Reggae Falls Hillside, Bog Walk Gorge – 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 Country Life Cottage, Reggae Falls Hillside, Bog Walk Gorge. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Country Life Cottage, […]
Three Jamaican Hotels Make 2016 Top 25 Caribbean List
TripAdvisor has released its 2016 list of the 25 Best Hotels in the Caribbean, and three hotels in Jamaica made the list. These include the Rockhouse Hotel, the Jamaica Inn, and Sandals Royal Plantation. Ranked fifth of 25 is the Rockhouse Hotel. The hotel is located on the West End Cliffs, 4.4km from downtown Negril, […]
Day 182 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy a Surfer’s Paradise at Longboarder’s Bar & Grill
Longboarder’s is co-owned by veteran Roselle Beach surfer Peter Silvera, so there are opportunities at the ride the waves, watch other surfers, or just wait for the excellent meal on offer. Located on the beach in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, every meal is made to order, so you’ll have at least 30 minutes to enjoy […]
Day 181 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Make a Splash at Makka Beach
Known for the Makka Pro Surfing contest, this beach is legendary among surfers. Located in Southaven in St. Thomas, the contest is sanctioned by Jamaica’s Tourist Board and attracts professional surfers from around the world. The beach gets winds that come up early in the morning for most of the year. Surfers describe the wave […]