Hope Bay, Island Life, Westmoreland – 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 Hope Bay, Island Life, Westmoreland. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Hope Bay, Portland by @coreymus Bananas from Island […]
Day 70 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Pay Your Respects to William Knibb
William Knibb was a minister and abolitionist who died in 1845 and buried at the Falmouth Baptist Church. The monument to Knibb was erected by emancipated slaves who were helped by the minister. He received the Order of Merit in Jamaica posthumously in 1988 on the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery on the […]
Day 69 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Experience Falmouth’s Heritage
One of the places to visit in Falmouth is the Falmouth Cenotaph, a large white cross located at the center of a garden, was constructed to honor Jamaicans who gave their lives during the two World Wars. The city’s Heritage Walks take you to some of the most interesting spots, including the home of American […]
Day 68 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Get Bullish about Bull Bay’s Bobo Camp
One of Jamaica’s oldest Rastafarian groups is known as the “Bobos” or “Bobo Dread,” and they live near Kingston in Bull Bay. The community, who members wear turbans and robes, is located on a hilltop named Mount Zion. While it follows strict laws that reflect its particular take on Rastafarianism, the message is spreading out […]
Day 67 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take in an Exhibit at National Art Gallery West
This gallery is an extension of Kingston’s National Gallery of Jamaica. It is located in the historic Montego Bay courthouse, which also houses a gift shop, cafe and outdoor performance space. The lovely domed venue offers four exhibits per year, one of which is curated especially for this gallery, while the others are related to […]
Day 66 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy Peace and Quiet at Holywell Park
Located near the Blue Mountains, Holywell Park offers 330 acres with gazebos, picnic areas, areas specifically designed for children between the age of four and ten, and some of the best views of Kingston, Portmore, and Port Royal. There are five nature trails of varying levels of difficulty so all hikers will find something to […]
Day 65 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Don’t Miss Alligator Pond
A paradise for seafood lovers, Alligator Pond is where most of the fish served in Jamaica’s restaurants are caught. Many customers come every day to wait for the fishermen to bring in their freshest catch. The information center and small museum run by the National Resources Conservation Agency will introduce you to many species of […]
Business Insider Ranks Jamaica No. 6 of Top 25 Caribbean islands
A ranking of the top 25 Caribbean islands from Business Insider has placed Jamaica in sixth place. The destinations were ranked according to four criteria: accessibility or distance from New York City; average cost of a hotel room as provided by data at hotels.com; number of attractions as determined by trip-review website TripAdvisor.com; and a […]
Day 64 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Check the Vibe at a Rastafari Village
Take a tour of the Rastafarian Indigenous Village, which features visits with local artisans, farmers and musicians in the Montego River Gardens hills. You’ll learn about the community’s philosophy, its reverence for nature and humanity. The half-day guided tour offers an introduction to drumming, crafts and cooking. In case you missed any of the past […]
Frenchman’s Cove, Reggae Falls, Bread Fruit and Fruit Trees – 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 Frenchman’s Cove, Reggae Falls, Bread Fruit and Fruit Trees. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Frenchman’s Cove, Portland […]