One of the Caribbean's largest islands famously has its problems, but also plenty of rewards, from the cliffs of Negril to the waterfalls near Ocho Rios and Port Antonio. and of course vibrant - and underrated - capital Kingston.
The country and its people are in our thoughts following parts of the island´s devastation from Hurricane Melissa at the end of October 2025. To help, click on the Jamaican government´s website SupportJamaica.gov.
Cover photo: Peter
Stepping off the plane in capital Kingston earlier this year, I was immediately greeted by a symphony of sounds: reggae beats drifting from open-air cafes, the chatter of street vendors, and the distant buzz of traffic weaving through the city. The colors of murals, tropical flowers, and painted storefronts created a kaleidoscope that dazzled the senses. The air smelled of salt, spices, and something uniquely Jamaican, a promise of adventure waiting to unfold. This journey was set to be more…
Read more…Sandals Royal Plantation One of seven Jamaican Sandals properties, this even more intimate resort in Ocho Rios is a romantic favorite because although it offers fewer amenities - just one pool and five (!) restaurants, along with a fitness center, Red Lane Spa, and a Champagne-and-caviar bar unique in Jamaica, for example - its luxurious "boutique inn" feel appeals to couples, with just 74 oceanview suites (all with private butler service) on ten peaceful acres, adding up to what we found to…
Read more…Grahampurse Served by its own very nearby airport (the Caribbean's biggest and busiest), the third largest city in Jamaica (as well as the English-speaking Caribbean, with a population of around 110,000), MoBay has since the 1960s been an anchor of Jamaica's tourism industry, and one of the island's most visited spots, as well as a very popular cruise port of call. Located in the island's northwest, the city's main draw remains the gorgeous, white-sand beaches with tranquil, aquamarine…
Read more…Palm Island Resort These tropical isles usually rank high on the list of V-Day getaways, and offer an embarassment of riches when it comes to hotels and resorts. So this year a writer for USA Today put together a list of nine for couples to consider for a romantic Valentine's weekend. You may not agree with all of them - and, indeed, I find the list skews too much toward bigger resorts and largely ignores charming smaller inns, but I can attest to one, Palm Island (above) in the Grenadines…
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I too and managing a Group Trip to Hedonism II in Negril from June 18-26, 2011 (or any days in-between).
This will be our 5th Annual Group Trip & Reunion-Rendezvous at the Caribbean's wildest all-inclusive and beachfront resort. I also have trip reports and photos from previous adventures at Hedonism III in Runaway Bay (now re-worked into a family resort leaving Hedo II the lone Jamaican adult-fun resort),
My Groups are open to all those that love sun, fun, and costumed dress-up time at open-minded resorts and venues like Hedo.
More details available via my sites.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KrewedeKrazyLifers4Hedonism
Ann, TS
email: TheTravelSlut@yahoo.com
I LOVE JAMAICA!
My husband & I own a travel agency and handle Lifestyle Group Travel.
Be watching for a link to FB page EXOTIC PLEASURE SEEKERS.....We're going to be booking Group travel to HEDO 2 – for AUGUST 2011 travel. I own a travel agency in Naples, FL.
I you would like to be added to our email/mail list forward us your phone and address information to email: exoticpleasureseekers@ytcnaples.com
Also, our website will be updated with the current group information
http://tinyurl.com/HEDO-2-DEALS
or www.YTCNaples.com
Our Best,
Michelle Thurston & Pryce Baldwin, Facilitators for Fun ~ FFF
exoticpleasureseekers@ytcnaples.com
239-682-5070-Michelle
239-682-7070-Pryce
Call anytime/24 hours a day
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