Rafting and Relaxation – The New ‘R & R’
Rafting is a popular activity for tourists and locals alike. What could be more relaxing than being guided down the Rio Grande in Portland or the Martha Brae in Trelawny at a slow, smooth pace, being...
View ArticleBirds Of Paradise
Jamaica has built a very successful tourism industry on its “looks” – sparkling white sandy beaches, washed by shimmering blue sea, complemented by lush green landscapes and, of course, warmed by...
View ArticleHistoric, Exotic Black River
Take a walk on the wild side and explore the exotic Black River by boat. The hour-long safari tour takes you six miles up river and back, incorporating the lower delta and the Great Morass. Your...
View ArticleIdyllic St Mary
St Mary isn’t considered a tourism mecca, but the parish has its own quiet charm. Long known for its sprawling banana plantations, St Mary’s idyllic beauty once attracted the likes of Ian Fleming,...
View ArticleSpanish Town – A Place Of History
The history of Spanish Town dates back to 1534 when it was settled by the Spanish and established as the nation’s capital city. The original name was Villa de la Vega (city on the plains). Captured by...
View ArticleThe Bob Marley Tour
It’s Travel Tuesday! This week, it’s all about Bob Marley as we visit some of the most important places in his life. This tour is perfect for reggae lovers and arts and culture buffs. Let’s go! Bob...
View ArticleThe Museums Of Kingston
Kingston is undoubtedly the capital of commerce, but it is also a colourful cultural mecca. The teeming city is famous for its extensive cultural and entertainment offerings, with everything from...
View ArticleSurf’s Up!
Let’s grab our boards, paddle out into the surf and ‘hang ten’ this Travel Tuesday. According to the Jamaica Surfing Association, surfing has been done on the island from as early as 1912, but the...
View ArticleHop To The Hip Strip
diGJamaica is in Montego Bay for the 5th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, so it’s only right that this week’s Travel Tuesday highlight one of the second city’s most famous areas – the Hip Strip....
View ArticleAnimal Attraction
Now that summer is officially here and schools are getting ready to close for the holiday, it’s time to plan some fun activities to keep the children occupied – and entertain your own inner child....
View ArticleStep Back In Time – Seville Great House And Heritage Park
It’s a rainy Travel Tuesday in Jamaica today, but if you’re up for some history lessons, let’s step back in time with a visit to the Seville Great House and Heritage Park in St Ann. The great house and...
View ArticleHeaven In Hellshire
Summer time is beach time and if you’re in the St Catherine and Kingston and St Andrew area, one of the best places to go is Hellshire. The area features two popular beaches next door to each other:...
View ArticleSt Elizabeth’s Treasure
We’re heading to St Elizabeth this Travel Tuesday – Treasure Beach, to be exact. ‘Treasure’ is the generic name given to four coves – Billy’s Bay, Frenchman’s Bay, Calabash Bay, and Great Pedro Bay –...
View ArticleHistorical Sites In Jamaica – Part 1
‘Emancipendence’ is almost here and Jamaicans are looking for ways to make the holiday interesting. Since it is a time of reflection and celebration, we have done a little diGging and come up with a...
View ArticleHistorical Sites In Jamaica – Part 2
It’s Travel Tuesday again and we continue our trek across Jamaica, marvelling at the island’s rich historical sites. This week, we go to Portland, St Andrew and Kingston. Portland Portland Parish...
View ArticleChasing Waterfalls
It’s almost time for the start of the new school year, but we can still squeeze in one more quick trip, right? This Travel Tuesday, we explore some of the most popular and breathtaking natural...
View ArticleHanover’s Story
In for a bit more history this Travel Tuesday? Let’s head to the Hanover Museum in Lucea. Situated on the site of an old barracks and workhouse for women, which later became a prison and police...
View ArticleRelax And Explore At The Royal Palm Reserve
Calling all nature lovers! This Travel Tuesday post is for you. Just a few minutes outside of Negril, away from the typical beach getaway, is the Royal Palm Reserve, a beautiful protected forest...
View ArticleGlistening Waters By Night
Travel Tuesday trivia question: Did you know water could glow in the dark? Experience it for yourself with a night-time trip to Glistening Waters Restaurant and Luminous Lagoon in Falmouth, Trelawny....
View ArticleCrafty In Kingston
We’re getting ‘crafty’ this Travel Tuesday with a stop at the Kingston Craft Market, located downtown, right on the waterfront. The facility, also known as the Victoria Craft Market, is being...
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