Day 54 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Explore the Lighthouse at Morant Point
The red and white lighthouse located here is 100 feet tall and 15 feet wide. The cast-iron tower was constructed in 1841 by West Africans from Sierra Leone and is the oldest lighthouse in Jamaica. Its location at the farthest reach of the island’s eastern coast means that it is the first point of impact […]
Day 53 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Make a Visit to Mandeville
Mandeville, the capital of Manchester, is a thriving business center located 2,000 feet above sea level in an area of rolling hills and lush tropical greenery. The region takes its name from the Duke of Manchester who established the capital and named it for his son, the Viscount of Mandeville, in 1816. The town was […]
Day 52 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Celebrate Carnival in Jamaica
Carnival Bacchanal gets bigger every year, attracting hundreds of thousands of local and international visitors to events held all over Jamaica. Similar to Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, the major events in Kingston, Negril and Montego Bay include a children’s parade, many bands playing all types of music including Calypso, Soca and Reggae, traditional […]
Day 51 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Appreciate Art at the National Gallery of Jamaica
The National Gallery in Kingston was established in 1974. It is the biggest and oldest art museum in the English-speaking Caribbean and features collections of early, modern and contemporary Jamaican art, as well as artworks from around the region and the world. Exhibits cover the periods from the Taino to the present. The museum houses […]
Day 50 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Stop and Smell the Flowers: Cranbrook Flower Forest
This amazing example of Jamaica’s tropical environment offers a spectacular array of exotic flowers (begonias! heliconias!) and hidden pools along a nature trail that winds through the rainforest along a river. Give in to the lure of the tranquil swimming holes, or follow the trail on horseback. For an adrenaline rush, try one of the […]
Botanical Garden, Fruit Shop, Satellite View – 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 Botanical Garden, Fruit Shop, Satellite View. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Royal Botanical Garden, St Andrew by @warren_wier […]
Day 49 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Get Rid of Your Blues with Jazz and Martinis
When you visit Blue Beat on the “hip strip” of Montego Bay, you’ll have an evening of live jazz and blues music in the only bar of its kind on the island. In addition to its extensive gourmet menu, you can partake of the venue’s excellent view of the harbor from its comfortable and elegant […]
Day 48 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Spend the Day in Harmony – Harmony Hall, That Is.
Built in the mid-19th century, Harmony Hall is one of the most beautiful buildings in Jamaica. It has been praised worldwide for its arts and crafts gallery, which feature the works of more than 100 Jamaican painters and sculptors. You can browse the exhibits or enjoy dining at Toscanini’s Italian restaurant. Or visit the gift […]
Day 47 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Go Underground at Cave Valley
The Cave Valley is located along the Cave River and is near a large interconnected system of limestone caves that run through the north and west parts of the island. The village located here has an historic district and is close to the Vera Ma Hollis Savannah, a major base of activity for the first […]
Day 46 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit Firefly House, Home of Noel Coward
Noel Coward, noted British playwright, made his home at this historic house. It got its name from the luminous insects that appear during the warm Jamaican evenings. It has been the chosen destination for many celebrities including Queen Elizabeth II, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, and Richard Burton. The house is maintained as it was during […]