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 […]
Day 95 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Go for the Big Ones: Deep Sea Fishing
Jamaica offers some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world. It is home to three important sport fishing tournaments, with the Falmouth Blue Marlin Tournament the latest addition to the roster. September and October are the best months to catch the “big ones” as this is when the Atlantic Blue Marlin and other game […]
Day 94 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take to the Air with Parasailing
Attached with a harness to a special parachute called a parasail, you can take flight as a boat or vehicle uses a tow rope and carries you forward fast enough to keep you aloft. A safe way to get the sensation of flying, as all operators make sure you get the right training and the […]
Day 93 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Get the Diving Experience without Diving
Take a glass-bottom boat that offers views of the underwater landscape. See coral reefs and exotic tropical fish, including blennies, batfish, butterfly fish, hogfish, rabbit fish, and puffer fish. Travel over marine gardens and even feed the fish. A great way to see the corals, which seem magnified just under the surface of the water. […]
Day 92 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See Under the Sea
When visiting the cliffsides in Negril, check out the snorkeling options. You can find a vendor to take you out to the reef for your snorkeling adventure, or you can choose a sightseeing boat ride along the cliffs. Perfect for getting some great photos. In case you missed any of the past “365 Things to […]