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 […]
Day 180 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Travel to Tapioca Village for Some Real Relaxation
For those looking for a peaceful getaway, the Tapioca Village Retreat in Devon Pen, St. Mary, is the answer. This is an alternative to the resort experience, offering a real, rustic Jamaican venue that provides visitors with some “authentic” Jamaica in a safe and relaxing space. Located in a rural area, staff are happy to […]
Day 179 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Do Some “Wastin’ Away” in Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, which is close to the cruise ship pier, offers tasty food, perfect beverages, and a place to chill and hang out after a day of sightseeing and Jamaican adventure. The venue offers a 100-foot slide that ends with a splash in a sparkling swimming pool. Swimmers are just a few strokes away […]
Day 178 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Play a Few Holes at the Manchester Country Club
Golfers will appreciate a visit to the oldest golf course in the Caribbean. The club is a prime example of “the old New England” in that the course follows the natural contours of the land. The course offers subtle and crafty play, according to experts. The course was built in 1865 and offers nine holes […]
Four Jamaican Small Hotels Make 2016 Top 25 Caribbean List
According to the online travel website, TripAdvisor, four Jamaican hotels were on the list of the Top 25 Small Hotels in the Caribbean: The Trident Hotel, The Wilks Bay Resort, The Spa Retreat Boutique Hotel, and Geejam. The Trident Hotel is located in Port Antonio on the Caribbean. The Trident is a 5-star hotel that […]