Island Buzz Jamaica https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/stories/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:22:28 +0000 Fitcation in Jamaica: Actively Exploring the Island https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/fitcation-jamaica-actively-exploring-home-right/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/fitcation-jamaica-actively-exploring-home-right/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/fitcation-jamaica-actively-exploring-home-right/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0500

Fitness is a big deal in Jamaica. Many visitors enjoy ‘Fitcations’ which are steadily becoming the go-to type of trip for those travellers seeking to maintain their healthy lifestyles while taking a break. For now, we look at a few of Jamaica’s signature events coming up later in the year when it

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The Secret to True Jamaican Jerk https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/the-secret-to-true-jamaican-jerk/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/the-secret-to-true-jamaican-jerk/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/the-secret-to-true-jamaican-jerk/ Sat, 08 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0500 ]]> How to Experience Jamaica’s Living Maroon Culture https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/how-to-experience-jamaicas-living-maroon-culture/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/how-to-experience-jamaicas-living-maroon-culture/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/how-to-experience-jamaicas-living-maroon-culture/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0500

Image by: Joshua Cogan

Looking to experience something new on your next vacation to Jamaica? Consider diving into the traditional Jamaican Maroon culture with the Charles Town Maroons in Portland!

Heritage and Culture

The Charles Town Maroons will welcome you into their living space and community

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5 Best Places To Enjoy Blue Mountain Coffee (And A Blue Mountain View) https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/5-best-places-to-a-enjoy-blue-mountain-coffee-and-a-blue-mountain-view/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/5-best-places-to-a-enjoy-blue-mountain-coffee-and-a-blue-mountain-view/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/5-best-places-to-a-enjoy-blue-mountain-coffee-and-a-blue-mountain-view/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500

Image by: Joshua Cogan

Searching for the perfect place to indulge a cup of Jamaica’s world-famous Blue Mountain Coffee? Consider taking a trip to the Blue Mountains for an authentic coffee experience, with cool crisp air and 360 degree breathtaking views. Here’s five places favored by locals to

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Camping in the Blue Mountains: A UNESCO World Heritage Site https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/camping-in-the-blue-mountains-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/camping-in-the-blue-mountains-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/camping-in-the-blue-mountains-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:00:00 -0400

A Unesco World Heritage Site

The Blue and John Crow Mountains were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015 on the basis of its distinct cultural heritage found in the retained secret trails being materialised in the Nanny Town Heritage Route and the associated region. Another criterion was its

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Where to Eat in Port Antonio https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/where-to-eat-in-port-antonio/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/where-to-eat-in-port-antonio/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/where-to-eat-in-port-antonio/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:00:00 -0400

(Via)

Port Antonio is synonymous with serenity, sweeping vistas, and scrumptious cuisine! After you’ve spent an exciting day trekking through the rain forests or dipped into the Blue Lagoon for a quick swim, or explored Monkey or Navy Islands; this virtually untouched paradise has even more secrets

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Experience A Jamaican Oasis Fit For The Entire Family https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/experience-a-jamaican-oasis-fit-for-the-entire-family/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/experience-a-jamaican-oasis-fit-for-the-entire-family/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/experience-a-jamaican-oasis-fit-for-the-entire-family/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0400
Something For Everyone Awaits in Jamaica

According to findings from the American Academy of Pediatrics, American children spend an average of seven hours a day on entertainment media, including phones, computers, and televisions. Parents are therefore opting for meaningful outdoor and cultural

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Experience Jamaica Beyond the All-inclusives https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/experience-jamaica-beyond-the-all-inclusives/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/experience-jamaica-beyond-the-all-inclusives/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/experience-jamaica-beyond-the-all-inclusives/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:00:00 -0400

(via The Planet D)

The Jamaican vacation you know is the one with the four S’s. You know… sun, sand, sea and swanky all-inclusive resorts. Which is well and good for the first time visitors to the island, this is an excellent introduction to the Jamaican culture, people and food in fine style no

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Port Antonio is a Photographer’s Paradise: Top 5 Locations for Capturing Nature & Wildlife https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/port-antonio-is-a-photographers-paradise-top-5-locations-for-capturing-nature-wildlife/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/port-antonio-is-a-photographers-paradise-top-5-locations-for-capturing-nature-wildlife/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/port-antonio-is-a-photographers-paradise-top-5-locations-for-capturing-nature-wildlife/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:00:00 -0400

The essence of Port Antonio can only be realized through its waterfalls, tumbling down mountainsides and cliffs, foaming sheer and delicate, collecting in captivating pools of crystalline waters. It can only be experienced through watching exotic and endemic birds dip, weave and flit through lush

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An Insider’s Guide To Port Antonio, Jamaica’s Home Of Jerk https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/insiders-guide-to-port-antonio/ https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/insiders-guide-to-port-antonio/#comments https://www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/insiders-guide-to-port-antonio/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0400

Jamaica’s resort town of Port Antonio is described as picture perfect – a panorama of nature’s finest work. It was Hollywood superstar Errol Flynn’s great love, where he established a home and entertained friends. On any visit, travelers to this secluded gem can explore the majestic Blue Mountains,

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