Day 115 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Volunteer Your Time and Help a Community
Volunteering your time offers the chance to make real connections with people of different cultures and backgrounds. Volunteer opportunities can be found through official organizations, but often word-of-mouth is the best way to find them. Higholborn Street Basic School is located in Kingston and is an elementary school serving children between the ages of 3 […]
Day 114 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Go Coasting: Chukka Ocean Safari
Enjoy this fantastic tour of Jamaica’s coastline. Experience a private beach and nature reserve where you can see the White Egret, an exotic bird indigenous to the island. You’ll see where rivers flow into the Caribbean, view natural reefs, and see mangroves. The tour takes you to the ruins of a colonial plantation, and you […]
Day 113 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Turn the Clock Back at Seville Heritage Park
Moving back through time, you can experience the beginnings of Jamaica’s history. The park, located in St. Ann’s Bay, features artifacts representing the ancient Taino culture, as well as displays of Spanish, British, and African heritages. It is said that the New World explorer Columbus called this the most beautiful place he had ever seen. […]
Day 112 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – A Learning Experience: The Institute of Jamaica
There’s much to learn about Jamaican culture and scientific heritage at the institute. The facility showcases the country’s most important natural history, cultural history and art exhibits. It has many sections, including the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica /Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB), Jamaica Music Museum (JAMM), Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey, Museums of […]
Jamaica Listed Third among Top 10 Islands in the World
TripAdvisor.com has issued its list of the Top 10 islands in the world, and Jamaica has been ranked in the Number 3 spot. Jamaica attained its high ranking because of its sunny climate and excellent beaches. The island offers prime hiking and bird watching adventures, reggae and dancehall music, and superlative dining opportunities. Particularly mentioned […]
Day 111 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Savor the Aroma: Mavis Bank Coffee Factory
This coffee facility is the biggest Blue Mountain coffee facility in Jamaica. Founded in 1923 on five acres, more than 1.4 million pounds of coffee beans grown by over 6,000 Jamaican farmers are processed here. Seventy percent of the coffee is exported, but there’s still plenty for visitors to enjoy. Take a tour to learn […]
Day 110 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Horses and History on the Heritage Beach Horse Ride
Get a new perspective on Jamaica’s history from a horseback ride through the countryside. You’ll ride through shallow seawater to Heritage Park and Seville Great House. Tours are available for all ages and riders of all skill levels. The knowledgeable guides will tell you about the history and culture of the first Jamaicans, the Taino […]
Day 109 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Something Good: The Historic Sugar Mill Restaurant
This is one of the legendary restaurants to be found in the Caribbean. Located at Half Moon Resort, the newly renovated dining spot features numerous upgrades. The menu highlights the best of modern Jamaican cuisine and is located next to a 17th-century water mill for a unique ambiance. Focusing on a real farm-to-table experience, diners […]
Day 108 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Meet New Friends at the Ocho Rios Dolphin Cove
Spend half an hour with a single dolphin in this fascinating experience. Expert trainers will teach you about the “etiquette” required when meeting a dolphin on its own turf. First, an introductory presentation about the mammals, and then swimming and playing with them in their natural habitat. The venue includes exhibits of birds and reptiles, […]
Day 107 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Hats Off to the Heroes: National Heroes Park
Once a horse-race center and area for celebrating events like the Diamond Jubilee of Britain’s Queen Victoria in 1897, the location now boasts National Heroes Park. Officially designated as a park in 1973, it is the permanent venue for honoring Jamaica’s national heroes with monuments in the area known as The Shrine. Also features a […]