Explore History While in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
While thoughts of Ocho Rios conjure visions of a lush tropical landscape, beaches, nature-made turquoise pools, and sharing smiles with proud and enterprising Jamaicans, this town, like others, has a history all its own. Before it became one of the island’s main tourism hubs, it was inhabited by the Taino Indians, nearby Dunn’s River Falls […]
First Cruise for Largest Caribbean Cruise Ship Already Sold Out
The Icon of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean and the largest cruise ship in the world, made its first official ocean sail to prepare it for its debut in 2024. The newest and biggest ship in Royal Caribbean’s cruise line, completed the first series of European sea trials, bringing it one step closer to […]
Jamaica to Welcome United Nonstop Service From Denver to Montego Bay
Continuing to expand ease of access to the island for U.S. travelers, Jamaica will welcome new air service from Denver International Airport to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay starting on 4 November 2023 by United Airlines. Operating weekly on Saturdays, it will be the only carrier serving Jamaica non-stop from the Denver gateway. Growth […]
Ocho Rios Set to Become Jamaica’s First Resort Town to Provide Free Public WiFi
The resort town of Ocho Rios, in the parish of St. Ann, is set to become the first destination in Jamaica to provide free, public Wi-Fi. This initiative is part of a larger project undertaken by the Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency with a mission to enhance access to information and communication tools across […]
Live It Up in Jamaica Like Kerry Washington, Five Best Ways
Hollywood actress born to Jamaican parents, Kerry Washington, has been sojourning in Jamaica. Her social media posts are highlighting the many activities and attractions available to visitors and sparking an even greater interest in the island nation. There are dozens of ways to enjoy Jamaica and the following are the top five. @thekerrywashington ️ ❤️ […]
Jamaica Attracted Over 3.3 Million Visitors in 2022, Historic Growth in Tourism Sector
Jamaica, renowned for its captivating allure, has solidified its position as one of the world’s premier tourism destinations with a remarkable achievement. In 2022, the island welcomed an impressive 117% increase in visitor arrivals, reaching over 3.3 million tourists—an outstanding growth compared to 2021 figures. This surge in tourism contributed to gross foreign exchange earnings […]
New Study Reveals How Travelers Plan To Spend Their Summer Vacation in Jamaica
People around the world continue to flock to Jamaica and other Caribbean nations for vacations. The trend by leisure travelers to spend on experiences rather than things has continued, and escalated, in the post-pandemic era. That data is evidenced by a recent Mastercard Economics Institute study. The research compared numbers from March 2022 to March […]
Jamaica Wins Two TravelAge West WAVE Awards
TravelAge West magazine has been a trusted representative of the travel industry in the western United States for 49 years, providing critical information for travel agents through first-hand reports and timely coverage of destinations around the world. It reviews hundreds of travel-related products and suppliers every year to determine the best available providers available, and […]
Reggae Sumfest & Other Caribbean Summer Music Festivals Happening In 2023
Caribbean summer music festivals have become the prime destinations for international visitors who want to witness the rich culture of the islands through the live performances of Caribbean-born, internationally-acclaimed artistes. You may be familiar with Jamaica-based Reggae music festival, Reggae Sumfest, set for July 16- 21, 2023 that has made its name since 1993 as […]
Saint Thomas To Be Jamaica’s Next Must-Visit Vacation Destination
The parish of St. Thomas located east of Jamaica’s capital city of Kingston is expected to become the island’s next popular tourist destination. Access to what has been called the “forgotten parish” will be facilitated in August 2023 with the completion of a section of the Southern Coastal Highway Project. The highway represents a portion […]
