Photo courtesy of @NakiDepass According to Declan Eytan on Forbes, Jamaica’s leading modeling agency, Saint, seems to be the high-end ticket for black models. Boasting models who’ve appeared in campaigns for Valentino, Calvin Klein, and Balenciaga—just to name a few—Saint founder, Deiwght Peters…
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Photo courtesy of Kingston Dub Club Patricia Meschino walks us down history lane with an explanation of the rise, transformation, and resurgence of the genre that is dub music. Dub rose to fame internationally in the 1970s as music engineers played with, altered, and looped various instrumental…
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The LA Times has put together a list of 7 sipping rums that with one taste will make you feel like you're relaxing at the edge of the sea. Two of these delicious rums are Jamaican homemade. The first is Appleton Estate Extra 12—and you can actually visit the distillery located in St. Elizabeth…
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Photo courtesy of Reggae Sumfest Reggae Sumfest has come and gone, and we are counting down the days until the next one. Jamaica’s biggest music festival draws reggae lovers from all over the world to celebrate the famous genre. Damian Marley, Bounty Killa, Lady Saw and a bunch more graced the…
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Usain Bolt is, without a doubt, the greatest sprinter of all time. Not just because of his running prowess, but because he is a well-rounded athlete that people can look up to, especially the people from his Mother Country. Coming from Jamaica that boasts a population of less than 3 million, the…
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Exhausted by the typical work grind and looking for a place to escape? Or maybe you’re looking to celebrate an anniversary with that special someone. Look no further than the Caribbean’s first all-inclusive spa experience. Photos Courtesy of Couples Tower Isle. “A sense of calm and tranquility…
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Photo Courtesy of @thirstynyc Enjoy the last half of summer with delicious Jamaican cocktails. A perfect companion to a tasty barbecue or a rewarding treat after a long hot day, these drinks will supply a taste of the island. “These rum recipes will immediately transform you into a bathing suit…
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Deciding on a romantic getaway, friend vacay or a family reunion? Well you’re in luck. Travel + Leisure took a poll to find the favorite hotspots among the Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas. Six Jamaican resorts made the list, which is the most of any of the other islands listed. If that isn’t…
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Photo courtesy of Salvatore DiBenedetto (@thegrubfather) Jerk, chicken and Jamaica clearly go hand-in-hand. The island has always been a foodie’s paradise overshadowed by the gorgeous sunsets and 7-mile long beaches. In addition to a nice tan, why not take care of your taste buds as well? Ronda…
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Reggae Sumfest is the most anticipated stage show in Jamaica and by extension, the largest Reggae festival in the world. The show has managed to captivate its audience for a whopping 25 years since its inception in 1993. As the show marks its 25 th Anniversary, this year’s event promises to be the…
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