Day 143 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Dive into Port Royal
This town is the legendary haven for pirates in the 17th century. An earthquake submerged much of the town in 1692, and now the drowned portions of the old city represent an underwater archaeological treasure trove consisting of eight buildings in various stages of preservation and ruin. The UNESCO World Heritage Conservation program describes the […]
Day 142 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Gardens of Somerset Falls
Situated between Hope Bay and Port Antonio, Somerset Falls boasts red ginger lilies and green bottlebrush plants. This was once a sugar plantation whose properties stretched from the mountains to the sea. Today, it is a 97-acre property that features spectacular gardens with ponds and waterfalls. Here you can enjoy bamboo, ferns, cocoa plants, indigo […]
Day 141 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Like Bats? Check Out the Windsor Caves
These caves shelter the largest bat population in Jamaica, as well as incredibly beautiful limestone rock formations. A visit to the caves requires walking through huge guano deposits, which may not be for everyone (!), but don’t miss the weekly “Dinner with the Biologists,” which feature a four-course meal and discussion seminar where you can […]
Aerial View of Portland, Beatiful Sea View, Country Life – 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 Aerial View of Portland, Beatiful Sea View, Country Life. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Ariel view of […]
Day 140 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See the Heart of Sugar-Producing Jamaica at Petersfield
The community of Petersfield is the home of many of those who work at the Frome Sugar Estate. This rural town has only one street and is one of the oldest townships in Jamaica, dating to the late 17th century when it was the home of sugar workers from the Roaring River Estate. This is […]
Day 139 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take a Ride on the Zion Bus Line
The Zion Bus Line offers a pilgrimage along the winding rural roads of Nine Mile, the birthplace of reggae legend Bob Marley. This is where Marley is buried with his guitar, and the guides are sometimes Marley family relations. The bus travels through the hills to St. Ann where it stops at the Marley House, […]
Day 138 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Reaching for the Falls
Reach Falls offer some of the island’s most beautiful and peaceful waterfall scenery. Located in the Montana Forest of the John Crow Mountains, take an easy hike through the tropical rainforest to the top of the falls. Lifeguard patrols ensure everyone’s safety, so you can stand under the cascades of water as they gush forth, […]
Day 137 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Bamboo Rafting on the Rio Grande River
See the sites as expert guides use poles to maneuver your bamboo raft through the tropical rainforest environment along the river. Rafting on the river dates back to 1911 when the banana farmers in the valley transported their produce to market on the waterway. Less crowded than other river venues, the Rio Grande rafting experience […]
Day 136 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Dome at Jackies on the Reef
Sleep in a geodesic dome made of stone and located right on the sea. The sound of the waves sings you to sleep every night. At this new feature in Negril, the dome design was created by Buckminster Fuller. After being destroyed by hurricane Ivan in 2004, the Dome was reconstructed using the corals that […]
Day 135 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy Nature at Zimbali in Westmoreland
This location mixes modern technology with a natural lifestyle, allowing you to connect to Mother Nature in comfort at the seven-acre organic farm called “Eden in the Mountains.” The rustic cottages are designed to emphasize the peace that enjoyment of a natural setting can provide. Each mountain cottage offers snacks, coffee, WiFi and its own […]
