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 […]
Day 100 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Stand Up for the Giddy House
Originally built in Port Royal to store weapons and gunpowder in 1880, this building is located near Fort Charles, one of the oldest in Port Royal. A devastating earthquake in 1692 destroyed the town and the fort, but it was rebuilt in 1699. Then, in 1907, another earthquake nearly leveled Port Royal again, damaging much […]
Day 99 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Seafood and Sunsets on Pier 1
Pier 1 is located in Montego Bay. An exciting open-air seafood venue, it features excellent dining, a beautiful car, and a unique entertainment center that launched in 1986. On a peninsula that overlooks the harbor and the city, it’s like being on a ship at sea. Spectacular sunset views only add to the special atmosphere. […]
Satellite view of Negril, Blue Mountains, Norman Manley International Airport – 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 Satellite view of Negril, Blue Mountains, Norman Manley International Airport. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Satellite view, […]
Day 98 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Be a Sport and Visit Cuddy’z
Cuddy’z Sports Bar in New Kingston is operated by Courtney (Cuddy) Walsh, legendary West Indies cricket player. Perfect for dinner and a night out. The menu features American and Jamaican cuisine and is a popular place to hang out with fellow sports fans. In case you missed any of the past “365 Things to Do, […]
Day 97 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Check the Wonders of Lovers Leap
On the south coast of Jamaica near Treasure Beach is the spectacular Lovers Leap, a place you must see to believe. This 1,700-foot cliff rises up over the sea, and it is said that two lovers secretly met here during the colonial slave days at nearby Yardley Chase Plantation. Because lovers were property of the […]
Day 96 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Get the “Run Down” and Try Some Run Down
When you’re looking for traditional Jamaican meals, be sure to give Run Down a try. This is a one-pot meal that includes fish, yam, tomatoes, and onions, all cooked in coconut milk until the fish breaks up into pieces, or is “run down.” Popular with locals. In case you missed any of the past “365 […]