Day 17 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit Navy Island in Port Antonio
Navy Island was once owned by Hollywood actor Errol Flynn, who was famous for his portrayal of pirates in several films. He was also known for throwing wild parties. Flynn either bought the island or won it gambling and used it as his private retreat. He planted the long row of Royal Palms that remain today, one […]
Day 16 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Doctor’s Cave Beach
Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay represents the “hip strip” of Jamaica. Doctor’s Cave Beach is the most popular beach in Montego Bay, small but difficult to resist with its mix of local beachgoers and foreign tourists. It’s possible to view the jet planes landing at Sangster International Airport, so if you are waiting for […]
Day 15 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Feel the Music at Rebel Salute
Celebrate the birthday of reggae legend Patrick “Tony Rebel” Barrett at Plantation Cove in St. Ann. While the Rebel Salute event began as a birthday party, it has become a staple of Jamaica’s music events calendar. You will feel the emotion and appreciation of true reggae fans from around the world at this authentic celebration […]
Day 14 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Time Travel at Bellefield Great House & Gardens
A visit to Bellefield Great House in Montego Bay will show you the essence of plantation history in Jamaica, complete with tropical gardens, panoramic views, and classic family heirlooms on display in the mansion house. Located on a private beach on the Barnett Estate, you can lose yourself in the past as you explore the […]
Cool Fresh Coconut, Outdoor Bath, Spanish Bridge – 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 Cool Fresh Coconut, Outdoor Bath, Spanish Bridge. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Cool Fresh Coconut, St Elizabeth […]
Day 13 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take a Drive from Treasure Beach to Black River
Traveling along Jamaica’s highways, you can take an interesting ride from Treasure Beach to Black River and enjoy some of the greatest views on the south coast. Stopping in Black River, you can visit YS Falls, a spectacular waterfall, and ride along Bamboo Avenue, which has been called the most beautiful drive in the Caribbean. […]
Jamaica, Already Popular with Celebrities, on Track to Be Caribbean Destination Most Sought by Brits in 2016
Tourism officials believe there will be an increase of 16 percent in the number of visitors to Jamaica from the United Kingdom in 2016. Between January and September 2015, about 149,000 people made visits to the island, compared to 128,000 in 2014. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, said that visitors from the UK […]
Day 12 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy Fine Dining at Jamaica Inn
The luxury hotel Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios has catered to those desiring a fine dining experience since 1950. Its meals are legendary, and you can enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a personal romantic dinner. Diners can savor the excellent cuisine on the hotel’s open-air verandah or on the beach. There […]
Day 11 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Rose Hall in Montego Bay
For something a little different, visit a restored Jamaican Great House at Rose Hall. Rose Hall dates from 1780 and is where the legendary “White Witch” Annie Palmer ruled her sugar plantation with extreme cruelty and where she died a violent death. Rose Hall features classic 18-century architecture and is decorated with furniture and fittings […]
Day 10 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Ride Through St. Ann in Style: Chukka Cove
Unleash your inner horseman (or horsewoman) and saddle up at St. Ann’s Chukka Cove Polo Club. A three-hour ride takes you through Llandover and Richmond, two of the oldest sugar plantations in Jamaica; the properties date back to the 1660s and border Chukka Cove’s private beach. Then guides will unsaddle the horses, and you will […]