Day 74 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Wile Away the Time at Water Square
Water Square was the chief commercial district in Falmouth in the 19th century and was the site of the original Sunday market where people could buy and sell various provisions, including fish. Falmouth was the first city in the Americas to have piped water: in 1798, a reservoir was constructed in the town’s square, and […]
Day 73 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Repent Like a Pirate in St. Peter’s Church
There is a treasure trove of hidden history to be discovered in Port Royal, which was a refuge for pirates like Henry Morgan and Blackbeard. Pirate Morgan is believed to have attended St. Peter’s Church, which has been at its present location since 1726. The church is open to the public and acts as a […]
Day 72 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See the Bubbling Springs at Firewater Pond
On a visit to St. Ann, don’t miss the remote spring known as Firewater Pond, a natural hot spring that balances its effervescence with the surrounding tropical environment and calm, private grotto. If the gases that cause the bubbling in the water are ignited, they will burn, illustrating the classic contrast between fire and water […]
Day 71 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Meet CHAMPS in Kingston
Held the final week before Easter every year in Kingston, the Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championships, which are better known as CHAMPS, provides a chance to see the island’s best high school athletes compete in several different sports over a four-day period. Dating from competitions held in the early 1900s, there have only been […]
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 […]