Jamaica wins big @ World Travel Awards!
Besides those listed below, the other winners were: Caribbean's Leading Adventure Excursion Operator (Chukka Caribbean Adventures), Caribbean's Leading Boutique Resort (Jakes Island), Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port (Ocho Rios), Caribbean's Leading Family All-Inclusive (Beaches Negril Resort & Spa), Caribbean's Leading Luxury Villa (The Fleming Villa at Goldeneye), Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board (Jamaica), Caribbean's Leading Tourist Excursion (Dunn's River Falls), Jamaica's Leading Boutique Hotel (Strawberry Hill, Island Outpost), Jamaica's Leading Business Hotel (Spanish Court...
Read MoreReggae Loses Its Cool: Gregory Isaacs Passes On
Very sad day for reggae fans. Rest in peace Mr. Isaacs. We will miss you but you live on in your wonderful music! Reggae Loses Its Cool: Gregory Isaacs Passes On Today 7:15 AM PDT by Josh Grossberg Gregory Isaacs, the dancehall legend nicknamed "Cool Ruler" whose 1982 album Night Nurse made him one of the most popular Jamaican reggae exports of the late '70s and '80s, has died. Isaacs succumbed at his London home at the age of 59 after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. With his silky smooth singing and seductive stage presence, Isaacs helped pioneer the lover's rock style of reggae that...
Read MoreThe 2010 National Gallery of Jamaica Christmas Cards Are Coming
The 2010 NGJ Christmas Cards Are Coming! October 16, 2010 – 7:30 am The 2010 NGJ Christmas cards will be available on November 1. As is customary, we have selected a number of popular works from our collection, with subjects appropriate to the Holiday season. This year’s selections, which can be seen in the flier above, are available with pre-printed Holiday greetings and blank. Since we wish to diversify the offerings in our gift shop, which have previously tended towards the traditional, we have however also launched a new series of notecards on contemporary Jamaican art. These are not...
Read MoreThings to see: Enjoy latest “Pon Di Road Jamaica” episode | Rose Hall & Outameni Experience
Enjoy the latest escapades of Calee and Stephen in "Pon Di Road Jamaica" when they visit Outameni Experience and Rose Hall Great House. Looks like fun! :yes: Just opposite the Starfish Trelawny Resort is the relatively new (September 2007) Outameni Experience. Outameni is situated on an old plantation with the historic Orange Grove Great House (over 200 years old) overlooking it. They present the history of Jamaica, from Taino to Rasta, in an interactive way, using a combination of music, dancing, singing, film and dramatic re-enactments. You “travel” through small villages depicting the...
Read MoreDiscover St. Mary Jamaica’s 1759 Fort Haldane
Just a few interesting tidbits to add to the following article: Fort Haldane was built in 1759, one of several erected to guard Jamaica's main harbors from Spanish raids (and to help keep the enslaved and working classes under control). It was named after General George Haldane, then Governor of Jamaica. The guns were strategically positioned on a hill facing seaward over Port Maria for protection. If you're familiar with the famous Tacky Rebellion, one of Jamaica's bloodiest rebellions against slavery in 1760, you may recognize this Fort. On Easter Sunday, a runaway slave known as Tacky and...
Read MoreKeepItJiggyChannel on YouTube
Check out our new YouTube channel. Reggae music videos soon come!
GREAT READS ABOUT JAMAICA!!
Before you start packing, grab a copy of Kristi Keller's great new e-book for useful, money-saving tips from a veteran Jamaica traveler! (Click the photo to snag a downloadable copy today!)
__________________________________________
Ever thought about living in Jamaica? The Canadian author's adventures are both hilarious and inspiring at the same time!! ***** reviews for this one - I LOVED it! (Click the photo to start reading your e-book today!)
__________________________________________
Jamaica travel tips, things to do with the kids, where to stay, what to eat, how to stay safe... & so much more in this new e-book to download. Get your copy now!
jamaica travel – Google News
- Volleyball teams sharpen their skills in Kentucky and Jamaica - Bermuda SunBermuda SunVolleyball teams sharpen their skills in Kentucky and JamaicaBermuda SunBermuda's national volleyball teams will be travelling to Kentucky and Jamaica as they prepare for the 2013 Natw […]
- We must play to win - Burrell - Jamaica GleanerJamaica GleanerWe must play to win - BurrellJamaica GleanerTough assignment. Four days after the US match, Jamaica will travel for what appears a tough assignment against Honduras. This makes it even […]
- Family vs general visa - Jamaica GleanerJamaica GleanerFamily vs general visaJamaica GleanerIf a person would like to travel to the United Kingdom as a family visitor, then that person must be able to show that he or she will be visiting th […]
FEELING LEFT OUT?
Did we omit your Jamaican guest house, hotel, bed-and-breakfast or unique vacation property? If it's reasonably priced for the average traveler but doesn't appear in our current listings by Parish, we'd be delighted to add your property. Simply use our "Contact Us" page (under "Dis & Dat") to send the details and contact info, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can! And, if the details we have listed for your property are out of date, please contact us with an update.
WHAT YOU'RE SAYIN'