Travel Guide
3 Day Itinerary for Monetgo Bay, Jamaica If you're arriving in "Mobay" for 3 days you can get some good R&R on the beaches, have an adventure in an exotic Jamaican swamp and even fit in some historical and cultural sites.
Jamaica Travel Advice Q & A: Could you suggest a place to stay in Negril that is close to the beach? We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer a Jamaica Travel question we received by email: Could you suggest a place to stay in Negril that is close to the beach. I also want fairly easy access to the restaurants and attractions in the area. I am planning to stay around four days which of course may be a factor in helping me decide where to stay.
3 Day Itinerary for Kingston, Jamaica If you have 3 days in Kingston then you have time to enjoy the island's capital, the idyllic beaches along the coast and the lush Blue Mountains. The itinerary includes a little of everything - beaches, history, natural beauty, reggae music and Jamaican culture.
A Day in Jamaica, landing in Ocho Rios – 1 day Travel itinerary Ocho Rios Here is a fun packed one day itinerary if you arriving in Ocho Rios for the day. This guide is especially for cruise passengers who have a few hours to spend on the island before leaving for the next port. The itinerary includes a little of everything, Reggae, natural wonders and Jamaican history.
7 Days in Jamaica - A Quick Suggested Itinerary Jamaica has long been a tourist attraction, with tens of thousands of people each year drawn to its great weather, sandy beaches, warm seas and laid back life style. People arrive by cruise ship, yacht and airplane in order to spend their vacations there. Whilst some may be content to remain in a hotel or resort complex, to others, the idea of exploring this fabulous country is far more appealing.
Travel Advice Q & A: I am going to Kingston to work for 2 weeks. What would you recommend? We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: "Help answer question a Jamaica travel question from an email we received: We are seeking a location for a series of week-long wellness retreats and looking at Negril or Treasure Beach as a possible location. The perfect location would be a waterfront villa that can accommodate between 8-10 persons. Do you have any suggestions?"
Travel Advice Q & A: We are seeking a location for a series of week-long wellness retreats and looking at Negril or Treasure Beach We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: "Help answer question a Jamaica travel question from an email we received: We are seeking a location for a series of week-long wellness retreats and looking at Negril or Treasure Beach as a possible location. The perfect location would be a waterfront villa that can accommodate between 8-10 persons. Do you have any suggestions?"
Travel Advice Q & A: I am going to Kingston to work for 2 weeks. I will be off on the weekends and want to have some fun. We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help Answer a question traveler to Jamaica submitted to us: I am going to Kingston to work for 2 weeks. I will be off on the weekends and want to have some fun. I like nature, whether it's beaches, lakes or the forest. It should be reasonably easy reach as I don’t want to spend the whole time traveling on the roads. What would you recommend?
Travel Advice Q & A: I want to feel the Olympic vibe while I am there. Where is the best place to go Montego Bay or Kingston? We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer question a Jamaica travel question from an email we received: I am twenty year old backpacker traveling from London to Jamaica this summer during the Olympics. I want to feel the Olympic vibe while I am there. Where is the best place to go Montego Bay or Kingston? Any suggestion on pubs I should visit to watch the Olympics with the locals?
Travel Advice Q & A: We recently saw a Bizarre food episode filmed in Jamaica where lion fish was eaten. We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer a Jamaica Travel question from an email we received: We recently saw a Bizarre food episode filmed in Jamaica where lion fish was eaten. We are visiting Montego Bay and wanted to know where we could try it?
Travel Advice Q & A: We want to rent a car in Jamaica. Do you have any money-saving tips We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer a Jamaica Travel question submitted to us by email: We want to rent a car in Jamaica. Do you have any money-saving tips?
Travel Advice Q & A: What's your 'must-have" dish when you visit Jamaica? We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer a Jamaica Travel question from an email we received: What's your 'must-have" dish when you visit Jamaica?. Any suggestions?
Travel Advice Q & A: Staying in Ocho Rios.We would like to eat vegan meals? We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer a Jamaica Travel question from an email we received: I am going to Jamaica in 2 weeks & I am really worried about eating vegan there. I am going to be staying in Ocho Rios. As far as I know there are not many vegan options apart from rice, fruit and some sort of salad. Any suggestions?
The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Exploring Jamaica Pure white sands, clear blue water – Jamaica is a jewel within the Caribbean ocean that attracts thousands of visitors every year. However, no matter how beautiful Jamaica is, there’s no denying that a destination this beautiful is going to be expensive.
Review: The Knutsford Bus In Jamaica where public transportation between the south coast’s Kingston and the north coast’s Montego Bay is relegated between an overpriced taxi or an overcrowded bus, the Knustsford Express is a welcome reprieve for travelers. The bus goes express between Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. Reservations can be made on phone or internet in both Jamaican and US dollars. On my last vacation in Jamaica, I reserved a seat on the phone. The reservation process was hassle free.
Review: Too Brief The Wonder - Flying Across the Island With Jamaica Air Shuttle The equipment/facilities: Our “bird” looked nice and shiny on the outside, but on the inside, it was different. Several sizable cracks easily visible throughout the interior of the shuttle cabins, as well as frayed/torn upholstery (both trips) told an unpleasant tale of less-than-demanding maintenance. Having once worked inside the maintenance department of the “former” national airline (and seen an airplane stripped down to the frame and painstakingly reassembled), it would be nice to see the cabin looking… well, spiffy. Would you re-hire a limo/tour bus company if the test model had stripped upholstery?
Travel Advice Q & A: Heading to Kingston...Where should I go party? We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer a question from traveler going to Jamaica next week: "Heading to Kingston next week Friday for the weekend! Any cool things that are a must to see & do? Where should I go party?"
Travel Advice Q & A: Any new restaurants we should try on our annual visit to Jamaica? We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Our annual trip to Jamaica is coming up. We typically drive across the island. Any new restaurants we should try?
Travel Advice Q & A: What is the best way to call the US from Jamaica? We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: We’ll be in Jamaica in August and we would like to call home. We are staying at Beaches, Ocho Rios. If we want to call home do they sell calling cards on property? Is there somewhere local to get them? Is it expensive to call the US from Jamaica?
Travel Advice: Looking for a boutique type, modern, unique hotel/resort/B&B in Negril We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: "Looking for a boutique type, modern, unique hotel/resort/B&B in Negril or close by. Do you have any recommendations?"
JAMAICAWOOD: A Tinsel Town Tour of Movie Locations in Jamaica Jamaica may be considered a third world country, however, it boasts some of the most creative and intelligent talent in the world. From playwrights to producers, actors and actresses, Jamaicans have a strong foothold in the entertainment industry.
Jamaican Themed Wedding Located in the heart of the Caribbean, it isn’t difficult to understand why anyone would want their wedding to have a Jamaican theme. Pristine beaches, an exotic culture, locals and food bursting with flavour and vibrancy, what more could you ask for?
Our Picks: Top 5 Beaches in Jamaica Here are our picks of the top 10 movie picks of all times based on popularity and world market penetration. Be sure to add your favorites to this list. During the year leading up to Jamaica’s 50th Independence on August 6, 2012, each week we’ll be compiling a list of things celebrating Jamaican foods, music, culture, people and more.
Island Proposition: A Guide to Proposing in Jamaica Planning the perfect proposal? Jamaica could be the perfect location for it. Jamaica may be in the Caribbean but it offers so much more than just pampered resorts, cotton wool sands and dazzling blue seas. Of course, it has all of these things, but what really sets it apart from the rest is its distinctly African feel.
Etiquette advice for taking Photographs of People in Jamaica We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: I love taking pictures of people when I travel. In some countries people do not want you to take their picture or they ask for money. What is the etiquette in Jamaica?
5 Reasons To Visit A Jamaican Supermarket On Your Vacation For many who vacation they never get the true experience of a culture and it's people. If you are locked anyway in an all inclusive resort this is one of the best way to experience a culture. The supermarket is a culinary and cultural classroom to learn about Jamaica and Jamaicans. Here are 5 reasons to visit a Jamaican Supermarket
Surf's Up in Jamaica! Jamaica is one of the islands that have made great strides in surfing. Since it is an island located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba, Jamaica has the ideal conditions and climate for surfing enthusiasts. Although it has a prominent heritage of surfing, many people are unfamiliar with Jamaican athleticism in regards to the sport. Jamaica is well known for its cuisine, music, track stars and bob sledding teams, however, very little is usually mentioned about Jamaican aquatic sports.
Jamaican Arts and Crafts – Wood Sculptures Jamaica exports more than just bananas! Wood Carvings including Art Sculptures, along with other Arts and Crafts are definite exports of Jamaica. Jamaican arts and crafts are typically exquisite, thought given, and well cultivated.
Top 5 Foodie Spots in Kingston, Jamaica There is much more to Jamaica’s food scene beyond Jerked Chicken and Escoveitch Fish. “Out of Many, One People” is not just our national motto but also the best way of understanding the island’s approach to food. Thanks to settlers such as the Jews, Indians, Chinese, Syrians, Spanish, and of course, Africans & Europeans (among others) our food is truly anything but stereotypical.
Five Ways to Save on Your Wedding in Jamaica When getting married a lot of couples are surprised at what a wedding cost or what their dream wedding may cost. Due to rising costs and the stress associated with planning and having a wedding for many it may seem like eloping is the answer, but there are ways that couples can make that special day less costly and very memorable
CARNIVAL: It’s party time in the Caribbean Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean are the best parties in the world and come from a long and honored tradition. Carnival originated in Italy hundreds of years ago when Catholic Church members participated in costumed festivals before the first day of Lent. The word 'carnivale' originates from a Latin phrase that means 'put away the meat,' indicating that Lent is a time of fasting and sacrifice of material pleasures.
Find Your Happy Place in Kingston, Jamaica Jamaicans on a whole do not always participate in "happy hours" unless they are celebrating a special occasion or sporting event. For those who have families, they would rather rush home to spend the evening with them as opposed to spending the night hours at a watering hole. Jamaica's single population and the more cosmopolitan crowd can be seen at many of the trendy locations in the New Kingston area. If one is interested in socializing with the natives and experiencing a local "happy hour" the following places are more than happy to oblige.
Jamaica is beautiful if you know where to go Safety has become a concern in regards to traveling to Kingston, Jamaica, however, it doesn't have to be, if travelers tread carefully. Some people may view Jamaica as another typical Caribbean island, however, it is much more than a simple Third World country. Jamaica possesses a charm all its own, primarily because of the openness and warmth of its people and their generosity.
If You Are Looking For An Opportunity To Help Jamaica, This Is It!!! This Is It!!! Yes, You Can Make A Difference in Jamaica right NOW and Combine this with a Vacation. Come to Jamaica and do Something for this Beautiful Island. Are you thinking about Jamaica but do not know what to do or where to start?
Jamaica Volunteer Vacations: A New and Growing Travel Trend One of the fastest travel trends in the world today is volunteer vacations, sometimes referred to as voluntourism. Travelers not only want to visit foreign countries but also want to get involved with the indigenous people through community service. Jamaica, an exotic island known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and sunny weather, is the perfect place to sample this unique experience.
Jamaica’s Top Event Every Summer Jamaica’s top event, the annual Emancipation and Independence Celebrations is held during the week of August 1 – 6. Jamaicans all over the world celebrate the emancipation of slavery and our independence from England. The most popular cultural activities are music, dance and poetry.
Procedures To Apply For A Marriage Licence Getting Married in Jamaica? Confused on what documents you need? Here is the procedure to apply for a Marriage Licence in Jamaica.
Jamaica Travel Events Calendar February & March 2010 Jamaica continues to be the hottest destination for Spring Break, and Spring Break 2010 kicks off from February – March 2010. The exciting party season takes place in Montego Bay and Negril.
Cornwall Beach The gentle blue waters of Cornwall Beach on the western coast of Jamaica offer the perfect getaway for those who want to get away from it all. While not the most secluded beach on the island, Cornwall Beach is a place where visitors can succeed in escaping the bustle of urban life while still enjoying the opportunity to meet new people.
Cardiff Hall Public Beach The mix of beautiful natural setting and unique atmosphere makes Cardiff Hall Public Beach a great destination for travelers looking for a taste of Jamaica. Not too far off the beaten path, Cardiff Hall offers a middle ground for tourists desiring a little seclusion, as well as easy access to an urban experience. Cardiff Hall Public Beach is notable for its tropical, yet metropolitan feel. It’s a good choice for families and groups of friends who want to be on the beach without having to fight the crowds.






































