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 […]
Day 106 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Taste of Tradition at Scotchies in Montego Bay
Get your fill of authentic Jamaican food at this casual, outdoor jerk restaurant. Close to the airport on Falmouth Road, it features jerk pork, chicken and fish, as well as traditional festival (dumplings), bammy (cassava flatbread), steamed vegetables and broiled corn. In case you missed any of the past “365 Things to Do, See and […]
The Country side, View of Norbrook from top, Kwame Falls – 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 The Country side, View of Norbrook from top, Kwame Falls. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. The Country […]
Day 105 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Find Your Thrill at Strawberry Hill
Luxury accommodations, peace and quiet, and excellent views, this hotel offers an exceptional spa experience, as well as amazing views of its well-kept grounds. Perfect for bird-watchers and anyone looking to relax in an island paradise. In case you missed any of the past “365 Things to Do, See and Eat in Jamaica“, here they […]
Day 104 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Taste the Legacy of India at the Westmoreland Curry Festival
The 2016 Westmoreland Curry Festival will take place on April 24, and if you’re in Jamaica, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to enjoy a favorite island cuisine. Curry is a reminder of the island’s links to India, and the festival attracts visitors from all over the world. It has been called the largest […]
Montego Bay to Get Hard Rock Cafe
The firm that owns two Hard Rock Cafe locations in the Caribbean – in Nassau in the Bahamas and Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands – plans to open a new venue in Montego Bay in the near future. According to Andre Dixon, chief operating officer of Viking Productions, Hard Rock International (HRI) believes that […]
Day 103 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Pal around the Royal Palms Nature Reserve
Not far from Negril, you’ll find this park, which offers the chance to see 114 species of plants and over 300 species of animals, reptiles, and birds, as well as the unique and endangered Morass Royal Palm tree, which is only to be found here. You can hike trails through the bush and get an […]
Day 102 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See the Guns of Fort Haldane
Located near Port Maria in St. Mary Parish, the forts was built in 1759 and named for General George Haldane, who was governor of Jamaica at the time. The fort protected Port Maria’s harbor from raids by the Spanish and used as a garrison meant to control the slaves and working classes of the parish. […]
Day 101 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Calling All for Callaloo!
A traditional dish made throughout the Caribbean is callaloo, which originated in West Africa and differs slightly in each country. The callaloo prepared in Jamaica is generally made from a mix of amaranth with onions, scallions, and salt that is steamed. Similar to cooked spinach, a dish of callaloo should be part of any Jamaican […]