Jamaica

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.

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Sandals Royal Plantation one of ´3 of the Caribbean´s Best Sandals Resorts for Honeymoons´

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…

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The tropical, enduring appeal of Montego Bay

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…

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2 Jamaica properties in '9 of the Most Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day in the Caribbean'

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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A Jamaica property that's one of '4 of the Caribbean's Top Luxury Rental Villas'

In the market for a nice place to call your own on a warm-weather vacation getaway this winter, for example in the Caribbean? Instead of the usual resort, give a thought to renting your very own luxury Caribbean villa, which can be as or more affordable while providing unparalleled privacy and comfort. Here are examples on five islands, marketed through Caribbean Escape, that you'll surely fall in love with! read post

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Max Pesling October 28, 2024 at 8:49pm

Jamaica´s capital gets short shrift from many visitors, but National Geographic tells us that Kingston has been of late coming into its own as a cultural destination: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/kingston-jamaica-...

Kingston is making a comeback as culture capital of Jamaica

Bob Marley helped create a musical mecca. Now the city is betting that a vibrant mix of art, food, and heritage will restore its title as a cultural…
Hal Peat July 17, 2023 at 4:41pm

I'd say it obviously depends on what the reader wants to know about - a quick round-up of amenities from each location based on the fact that they're already shopping for an all-inclusive holiday anyway - and really don't care at all about any of the backstory or ongoing buisiness model of the owner - or maybe just a reader who wonders about the actual history of how these places all came into existence, and how they operate to maintain their own prominence or edge in the market. In a nutshell - different awarenesses often based on the reader's connection or not to that destination or part of the world. As one writer said long ago..."A sunny place...with shady people":) - although there are some I actually admire for some minimum integirty or "ethics".
John Kipper July 3, 2023 at 12:50pm

Forbes recently chimed in with its own "best of" list of Jamaica all-inclusives. Any you disagree with? Or were left off? https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2023/03/22/bes...

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts In Jamaica

Many fine Jamaican resorts wrap everything into one reasonable rate including gourmet cuisine, refreshing cocktails and live shows. Here are the best…
- Hal Peat > John Kipper July 4, 2023 at 5:05pm
  
  "Disagree with"? Oh if only it were such a simple matter as that. In fact there's a very intricate and dark backstory there going back to the Seventies...to the present day.
- John Kipper > Hal Peat July 16, 2023 at 6:06pm
  
  Well, I'm sure you're right, but isn't that the case with almost any destination - especially in the Caribbean, where there are so many fraught economic and cultural issues intersecting with tourism? So how about enlightening us a bit on that front? And in any case, this item from Forbes is not about the inside baseball of the tourism industry but stuff which is more of relevance to prospective visitors.
Barbara Necker June 8, 2023 at 6:03pm

I always enjoy reading these "off the beaten path" articles - I've never been one for big resorts https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/travel/encountering-another-jama...
Max Pesling April 30, 2023 at 11:31am

Wow, it looks like Jamaica (along with a number of other countries) is really on a tear with all the pent-up post-pandemica travel demand: https://www.traveloffpath.com/this-tropical-caribbean-island-with-a...

This Tropical Caribbean Island With Amazing Culture Sets New All-Time Tourist Record - Travel Off P…

Coming off a record-breaking 2022 of welcoming 3.3 million visitors, Jamaica just had its busiest winter season in history.
Jordan Simon January 12, 2023 at 11:27am

I'm familiar with the south coast's Treasure Beach, but not this town, Black River, 40 minutes away. An under-the-radar gem, it seems, as Condé Nast Traveler reports: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/an-insiders-guide-to-black-river-j...

An Insider's Guide to Black River, Jamaica

Named after the longest river in Jamaica and largest wetland in the English-speaking Caribbean, the seaside town is home to mangrove forests of croco…
- Hal Peat > Jordan Simon January 12, 2023 at 6:19pm
  
  Kind of interesting, and maybe not in a good way, for the typical cultural dynamic of competing - here, the south coast is "better" than the "north coast". Why even compare? There is more in the way of both accommodation and points of interest than this article includes as far as the south coast. Swaby used to be on the north coast at Swaby's Swamp Safari near MoBay before he migrated to the Black River. I would never mention all-inclusives in an article that also wants to focus on sustainable tourism. Just not. Specially not the one she mentions:)
Helen Brown July 27, 2022 at 8:52am

Jamaica's tourism areas have remained fairly stable over the years, but now the country has created a new one, the "Revere Zone," covering the north coast from Oracabessa to Port Antonio and including the likes of Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay. According to this piece, The idea here is to appeal to "high-end" visitors, although the detail this post mentions is a bit vague. Check it out at https://www.travelawaits.com/2783299/jamaica-revere-zone-targets-hi...

Jamaica Creates New Tourism Area On Island's North Shore To Attract High-End Travelers

Jamaica is hoping to protect a portion of the island nation from high-density development and make it attractive to high-end tourism.