A Day at the Beach in Port Antonio

Imagine white sandy beaches with clear, glistening blue waters tucked away in Jamaica’s hidden treasure, that is Port Antonio. This gem houses the stellar beaches of Frenchman's Cove, San San Beach and Boston Bay Beach, each with their own appeal and unique offering. From surfing to lounging, wining…

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Hiking the Blue Mountain Peak in Jamaica

It's about 2:00am and pitch black. A crisp breeze blows the sleep out of your eyes, and you flick on your flashlight. It shines with a dull orange glow, illuminating a fraction of a rugged path. Muscles tight, and bones creaking in the cold, you begin your hike - a seven-mile trek up to the Blue…

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Water Sports? Check.

Photo courtesy of Jewel Resorts Planted in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is one of the best spots to get sporty on the water or meet some sea life. If you want to paddle out to watch the sunset or dive down to swim among the fish, we have the perfect suggestion. Jewel Resorts provides…

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Jamaica's Fun Facts

Photo courtesy of IMDB The Telegraph has collected a few pieces of Jamaica’s history in honor of the island’s 55 th Independence. Did you know that in the 1962 Bond film, Dr. No , Sean Connery and Ursula Andress took a dip in none other than the famous Dunn’s River Falls? But! Did you also know that…

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Reggae Has Reached International Heights

Howard “Flagga” Duperly, Miami radio host of Reggae Ride , sits down with Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson to discuss new music that’s hitting the reggae scene. Many reggae artists cover famous top charters while putting their own unique spin on the track. Duperly shares covers of “Rush” by Karen Smith and…

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Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Rhyme—Jamaica, It’s Bobsled Time!

Photo courtesy of Rainforest Adventures Remember the 1993 Disney movie, Cool Runnings ? Where a group of unlikely Jamaicans band together to form the island’s first ever bobsled team. Whether you do or don’t, that story was based on true events! In 1988, Jamaica attended their first Winter Olympics…

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Fashion Models in Jamaica Carry Their Culture Everywhere They Go

Photo courtesy of @ChristinaKnight01 Vogue can’t get enough of Saint Models. In an exposé, these young women and men, discovered all around the island from St. Elizabeth to Kingston, explain their gratitude to Deiwght Peters, the founder of Saint. Most of them come from humble backgrounds, never…

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Where to Stay in Ocho Rios

Photo courtesy of Sandals Royal Plantation One of the biggest dilemmas about travel: where to stay? When the entire trip is left up to the importance of location, accommodation and relaxation—look no further. Ocho Rios is the ideal city for those who want to be pampered, but also adventure. Photo…

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The Name is Eye, GoldenEye

Photo of Lagoon Cottage courtesy of GoldenEye Megan Hallinan of Got To Be Gourmet gave an in-depth look at her stay at the famed GoldenEye in Orcabessa Bay. Swooning at the James Bond relation, Megan and her husband stayed in one of the Lagoon Cottages. Photo courtesy of GoldenEye “There were lots…

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