Day 82 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Cruise the Cockpit Country
The Cockpit Country is a region marked by rugged mountains in the western part of Jamaica. Geologically, it offers steep hills, ridges with extremely deep (390 feet!) sinkholes, and natural valleys. The valley bottoms have very fertile soil, but because the region was so hard to access, its forests were never cleared for farmland; therefore, […]
Day 81 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Muy Bueno! The Rio Bueno Seaside Village
This small seaside village borders St. Ann and Trelawny. Its most important feature is the Rio Bueno Harbor, the deepest harbor in Jamaica. It is thought that this is why Columbus chose to drop anchor here when he made his first visit to the island. In colonial times, the village was a stopping place for […]
Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica to Offer Overwater Suites
Now on sale for visitors planning to arrive in Jamaica beginning on November 16, 2016, the Sandals Royal Caribbean resort is providing several overwater suites in Montego Bay. The suites will include glass floors and floating water hammocks that allow those staying in the suites to experience and appreciate the Caribbean Sea from a very […]
Day 80 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Sleep in a treehouse in the Rainforest at Kanopi House
What could be better than staying in a hotel where you wake up to the sounds of birds and the rustling of leaves all around you? The Kanopi House hotel in Portland offers experiences that guarantee you’ll engage in the right way with the rainforest that surrounds you. The hotel’s four “tree houses” are located […]
Day 79 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Dine at Sharkies
With the understanding that the best places to eat are those frequented by locals, Sharkies on the main road in Salem is a real find. You’ll sit under a zinc roof amid almond trees and peruse a menu featuring fresh shrimp, conch, lobster, and the catch of the day. Try the steamed snapper with fried […]
Day 78 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy a Piece of Paradise
The Abeokuta Paradise Nature Park, a rustic eco-tourism venue, features pure mineral waters that cascade down a 400-year-old aqueduct from the mountains. The food served here is deliciously prepared and can be enjoyed by the edge of one of the biggest pools on the island. The water in the pool comes from the Sweet River […]
Portland Road, Fruits and Vegetables, Breadnut Valley 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 Portland Road, Fruits and Vegetables, Breadnut Valley 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. Beautiful Road View, Portland […]
Day 77 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Wander the Island Wild
Fern Gully is 3-mile stretch of road running from Ocho Rios to Colgate in a very lush and tropical rainforest. See amazing gorges, water falling into canyons, birds of paradise, and over 300 kinds of ferns. Roadside vendors offer arts and crafts for sale, so it’s also a good place to get out of the […]
Day 76 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Tour Prospect Plantation: by Jitney and Camel
This plantation was established in the 18th century, and today, you can tour the working agricultural plantation on a tractor-drawn jitney. See crops like bananas, cassava, sugar cane, coffee, and various spices. Enjoy the dramatic view of the White River Gorge, where Sir Harold Mitchell constructed Jamaica’s first hydro-electric power station. On a clear day, […]
Day 75 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – All Aboard for an ATV Adventure
Make a visit to Sandy Bay and its safari ranch where you can enjoy a wild ATV off-road adventure via four-wheel bike. You’ll zip past farms, villages like Cascade and Smithfield, citrus groves, the colonial-era Blue Hole Estate, and up a 2,200-foot mountain. There are ample opportunities to stop and take photos, discover one of […]