The island of Jamaica is a nature lover’s paradise. Blessed with endless beaches, hidden coves, secluded waterfalls and forested hills, visitors are rightly impressed by the country’s coastline and interior. Here’s where you need to go if you’re keen to immerse yourself in Jamaica’s natural beauty. Hike in the beautiful Blue Mountains Jamaica’s longest mountain … Read more
The COVID-19 crisis is not letting go. In fact, as you likely know the number of infections is growing rapidly across the globe. This is a terrible situation for the tourism industry of the Caribbean, for which 2020 has already been the most difficult year in decades. While 2021 is not looking promising either, there … Read more
Chocolate, a word that brings smiles on the faces, is one of the world’s favorite edible. The chocolate industry is worth a $100 billion globally. The history of chocolate dates back to the ancient Mayans, and the ancient Olmec of Southern Mexico. In the historical view, chocolate was a little like the product of today. … Read more
People of the Caribbean are known for their resilience. After all, few other populations have faced a constant risk of life threatening hurricanes the way people of this region have. Yet, COVID-19 has brought threats to the islands unlike any before and these may be impossible to overcome in the short and medium term. Whereas … Read more
Beautiful Jamaica is a top tourist destination for international travelers in search of adventures, beaches, activities and tours. What many visitors don’t realize is that Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean after Cuba and Hispaniola. It is 146 miles (235km) long and covers over 4,200 square miles. With winding roads and speed … Read more
Not every tale is a fairy tale. With slavery in full swing, the 18th century Jamaica was not a particularly friendly place of romance for the largely black and enslaved population. Despite the beauty of the island, life here was hard. Like in many other places in the Caribbean, slave owners/masters, treated their slaves like … Read more
When you think of Jamaica, a few things probably come to mind, such as Usain Bolt, jerk chicken, and rum, to name a few. Without question though, the number one thing Jamaica is known for is reggae. While Kingston is the most popular area to listen to the slow, rhythmic melodies that seem to float … Read more
Diamonds, champagne, exclusivity… In the Caribbean these words are normally used to describe luxury yachts, or hotels where the rich and famous reside. But in Jamaica, high up on a mountaintop, it is the Blue Mountain Coffee Bean that reigns king. Each day, this prize export – one of the most coveted in the world … Read more