Jordan's Jamaica: The Party Starter's Guide to the Ultimate Summer

Part of the Jamaica Summer Vibes series — finding your perfect island experience

Some people go on vacation to find themselves. Jordan Thompson goes to lose track of time — and he hasn't looked back since. Find him on a dancefloor, in the water, at the top of a waterfall, and everywhere the energy is undeniable. He's not here for quiet moments. He's here for the ones you'll be talking about for years.

If your idea of a perfect trip involves sunsets that slide straight into late nights, music that hits different when you're actually on the island, and weekends that become stories you'll still be telling five years from now — then Jordan is your guide this summer.

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A first stop for any first-timer: Dunn's River Falls

There's one one non-negotiable for every first-time visitor to Jamaica — Dunn's River Falls. Not because it's on every list (of course it is), but because it earns its place every single time. Climb the terraced limestone cascades, water rushing around you, surrounded by the lush Jamaican landscape. To dial up the adrenaline, take a zipline ride over the falls  — it's one of those experiences that feels completely, unmistakably Jamaican. Don't miss it. 

Soundtrack for the Summer

Music sets the vibe

Ask Jordan about Jamaica's music scene and he'll tell you straight: this island doesn't just make music, it sets the global standard for it. From Dancehall to reggae to riddim culture, Jamaica has been shaping the sounds of parties worldwide for decades. But it truly hits hardest here, where it all started.

At any given party, you'll hear everything from classic riddims that built entire eras of dancehall, to the latest instrumentals keeping the culture moving forward. Jamaican selectors and DJs masterfully weave together old school and new style to keep the vibes high. Catch a session at a local sound system event or learn the roots of the music with a visit to iconic recording studios Harry J or Tuff Gong International, where reggae legends like Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded the albums that became among the greatest of all time.

The Main Event

Jordan's perfect weekend: Dream Weekend, Ocho Rios

Everything builds to this. Dream Weekend in Ocho Rios is a party-lover's definitive Jamaica experience. Multiple themed events across different venues, beach vibes woven into every moment, and the kind of nonstop energy that makes you forget what day it is. It's one of the biggest showcases of modern Jamaican party culture, drawing crowds from across the Caribbean and beyond to deliver an atmosphere that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else.

This is what Jordan came for. This is what you came for.

Learn more about Dream Weekend and the full summer line-up of events