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 […]
Day 177 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Soak It Up at Bubbling Spring Mineral Bath
When traveling on the south coast of Jamaica, stop for the ultimate refreshment in the waters of a mineral bath at Bubbling Spring in St. Elizabeth. The spring’s waters come to you naturally filtered through the limestone of the Cockpit Country to the north. Visitors to the springs report that the waters have helped with […]
Day 176 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Follow the Maroon Trail “Cunha Cunha Pass”
This trail is located in the Blue Mountains national reserves. A historic trail on which you can see many native plants and flowers It goes from Morant Point in St. Thomas to Tichfield. Once used by freed slaves and former slaves of Spanish colonists, the trail also aided in the efforts of farmers in the […]
Blue Hole Life, Dubai Desert, Beautiful Sunrise – 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 Blue Hole Life, Dubai Desert, Beautiful Sunrise. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Blue Hole Life, Ocho Rios […]
Day 175 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy the View from the Laughing Treehouse
Located in a breadfruit tree in the tropical rain forest in the hills of Portland, the 3-floored Laughing Treehouse will bring big smiles to your face with its spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and the island’s hills and valleys. Llewellyn Clarke, the owner of the treehouse who is also known as Jah Luu, said […]
Day 174 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Heaven for Bird Watchers
The Rocklands Bird Sanctuary in Wiltshire, St. James, offers visitors to Jamaica a really unique experience. Not only can you see the birds in their natural habitat, but you can feed them yourself and watch them up close. A particular treat is feeding the hummingbirds, which will perch right on your finger while you feed […]