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 […]
Day 45 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Check Out Lacovia
The biggest village in Jamaica, Lacovia extends over five miles on both sides of the South Coast Highway and the Black River. In the 18th century, Lacovia and Black River took turns being the capital of St. Elizabeth, and the river was once the chief transportation route for that parish. The village’s name is thought […]
Day 44 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Go Rafting on the White River
Take advantage of the adventures available via rafting down the White River. Just seven miles from the center of Ocho Rios, this exceptional natural environment features calm lagoon pools and the white limestone cliffs that give the river its name. In addition to rafting, there are opportunities to participate in many other water activities, including […]
Day 43 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Eat Ice Cream at Devon House
You can cool off with your choice of 27 natural flavors of delectable ice cream while taking in one of the most historical sites in Jamaica at Devon House. Flavors include sour sop, coconut coffee, bordeaux cherry, devon stout, pistachio, and rocky river. The celebrated Devon House Mansion was built by George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first […]
Day 42 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Bring Out Your Inner James Bond
Are you ready to bring out your inner James Bond? Book a stay at the former home of 007’s creator Ian Fleming. Located in Oracabessa on the North Coast of Jamaica, this estate is where Fleming wrote all of his James Bond novels. In 1976, twelve years after Ian Fleming’s death, Goldeneye was sold to […]
Emancipation Park, Appleton Estate, San San Villas – 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 Emancipation Park, Appleton Estate, San San Villas. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Emancipation Park at New Kingston, […]
Day 41 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Play Golf on the Rose Hall Estate
The White Witch Golf Course on the Rose Hall Estate in Montego Bay offers 18 holes spread out over 200 acres. The course was designed by Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril and has earned high praise for its stunning location and helpful staff. Equally enjoyable for beginners or experts, the hilly terrain of the […]