A Peek Inside Places to Stay and Things to See and Do Set along the western tip of Jamaica is the beach resort town of Negril. Known for its natural beauty, travelers will live out their day dreams with an insta-worthy landscape awash in crystal clear warm waters and miles of sandy white beaches…
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Hope Botanical Gardens In 1881, two hundred (200) acres of Hope Estate was purchased by the Government to establish an experimental garden. Fifty (50) acres of the land were devoted to the development and distribution of new varieties of sugar cane, and ten (10) acres for planting teak, Liberian…
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Up the winding hill above the heat of Kingston to a white marker in the road, we were led on a downward path that ended at a gate surrounded by greenery, flowering plants and fruit trees. The fresh cool air of Irish Town at 9am awakened all six senses, including the one that foretells of a good…
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In the beautiful parish of Portland, meanders the vast, choppy waters of the Rio Grande. The River got its name when the Spanish occupied Jamaica in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is one of the largest rivers in Jamaica at 3,034 km, and was named "Big River" (Rio Grande) by the Spanish. Today, it…
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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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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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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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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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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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