Negril Wood Carvings
Negril Jamaica is full of wood carvers and people selling carvings! From carvers selling their blood sweat and tears to the "carvers" selling cheap imports from China and other places around the globe. The prices range from a few dollars up to several hundred dollars depending on size, how complex the piece is and how willing the tourist is to pay for something they want on their mantle at home. Several of the "real" carvers are willing to do pieces that you dream up or something that is special to you instead of "stock art". Others are ...
Blue Mountain Lodging Review
Review of Rafjam Bed and Breakfast in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica Location: High up in the mountains above Kingston there is a valley where the waterfalls from the mountain start a stream and where these all come together you will find RafJam. By car it is about 30-60 minutes outside of Kingston, so close to a big city but at the same time so secluded! Booking a room at Rafjam's: Rafjam's is very prompt answering phones calls, responding to e-mails and responding if you send them a message on Facebook. I booked by sending them an e-mail with a few questions ...
Jamaica on a Budget
Jamaica Vacation on a Budget Travelling to Jamaica for a cheap vacation is a very easy task with just a little time investment. With a few hours of research on the Jamaican Travel Forum it is possible to cut your Jamaican vacation cost in half, maybe even more! If you are a budget minded traveler read on. [caption id="attachment_84" align="aligncenter" width="432" caption="Jamaican Mountains from the water"][/caption] The first step in planning your cheap vacation in Jamaica is finding out what part of the island you want to stay in, and how you will get there from one of Jamaica’s two international airports. If ...
Jamaican Travel and Culture
My Jamaican Adventure My name is Ashley and I wanted to share my first experience of Jamaica and its culture with you. My first trip to the beautiful island of Jamaica was back in July 2008 when I went to Reggae Sumfest. I had no idea how much of a life changing experience it would be for me. As I looked out of the window as the aeroplane descended into Montego Bay, I was in awe at the beauty of the island and how different the landscape was compared to what I am used to in Canada. When I stepped out of the ...
Best Exchange Rates in Jamaica
Let’s start with one of the worse exchange rates and that is right at the airport. The Cambio at the airport is known for being convenient but stay clear of it if you are looking for a good rate. Generally people like to use banks to exchange their money but I’ve found that the banks in Jamaica don’t always offer the best exchange rates. Question: So where can I get the best exchange rates in Jamaica? Answer: The best exchange rates in Jamaica are found at any of the cambios that are located away from the airports! On my ...
SkyAuction for Jamaica Travel
Are you looking for cheap hotels and resorts in Jamaica? If so SkyAuction.com might be worth checking out if auctions and potentially low prices excite you. While most of the bidding starts at $1.00 (USD) and while most of the auctions never get near the full value of the lodging the SERVICE FEES can add up really quick. [caption id="attachment_254" align="aligncenter" width="284" caption="Live Auction Excitement at Sky Auction"][/caption] To shop for Jamaica travel auctions on Skyauction click on the Destinations link at the top, then on the Caribbean & Bahamas link and finally select Jamaica. Once you select Jamaica you will see a list ...
Hedonism 2 Review
A review of Hedonism 2, otherwise known as Hedo II in Negril, Jamaica. For years I've been hearing about the Hedo resorts, so I decided to look into Hedo II in Negril and see what the hype is all about. My search started on a Hedo forum which led me to about a half dozen other Hedo forums......people love to chat about Hedo but they leave out the juicy details! After a while I decided that I wanted to see Hedo II to see what the hype was all about. Since I already had a room booked for my stay in ...
The Ruins Ocho Rios
The Ruins at the falls is a restaurant and a great place to tour some beautiful waterfalls. While they are open for lunch and dinner, I would recommend going for lunch so you can spend an hour or so exploring the water falls, flowers, trees and everything else it has to offer. The lunch at the Ruins is served buffet style with beer and wine included in the price. I think we paid around $15 US each and while the food was okay, the beer and wine were both horrible. So, don't go for the free booze, go ...
Ackee in Jamaica
Jamaican Ackee, a great tasting food that is part of the national dish (Ackee and Saltfish). Ackee is very cheap to eat in Jamaica, but fill up while you are there or be prepared to pay $12-$16 a can in the US! In this first picture you can see what Ackee looks like before it naturally splits open and once it is ready to harvest. Eating it before it splits open can make you sick and in some cases it can kill you! Pictures of Ackee [caption id="attachment_479" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Picture of an Ackee tree"][/caption] In this second picture you can see what you ...
Sunsets in Negril Jamaica
The sunsets in Negril Jamaica are considered by some to be the best in the world! Most people flock to the west end "cliff area" of Negril to enjoy the sunsets from popular places like Rick's Cafe or 3 Dives. Unless the sun is setting deep in the south, almost anywhere in Negril offers a great location to view the sunset. The first slide show is a series of pictures and a short video of two sunsets viewed from 3 Dives and next to Sexy Rexy's bar on the cliffs. The second slide show is a series of pictures viewed from Herbie's ...
Royal Palm Reserve Jamaica
The Royal Palm Reserve which is located just a few minutes outside of Negril Jamaica is one of the most popular eco tourism places in Jamaica. With it's boardwalks, visitors can explore most of the property without ever stepping on bare ground or in most cases marsh or ponds. The Royal Palm Reserve offers something for everybody that enjoys the outdoors including but not limited to: butterflies, birds, flowers, trees, mountain views, an education about the morass and the list goes on and on. [caption id="attachment_537" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="The boardwalk at the Royal Palm Reserve in Jamaica"][/caption] Getting to ...
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Chronicles of a Shipwreck in Jamaica, a Book Review
A short review of Chronicles of a Shipwreck in Jamaica by Kristi Keller (author). Chronicles of a Shipwreck in Jamaica is a perfect book for anyone flying back from Jamaica with dreams of giving up a “normal” life and living in Jamaica. While the book covers all inclusive stays in Jamaica, tours, living the local lifestyle and such, it... [Read more]
Cave Tour in Little Bay Jamaica
Little Bay Jamaica is home to a giant rat bat cave that for some reason is under the radar of just about every tour company I know of in the area. I knew of the cave from reading about it on the internet and because the place I was staying at offered tours so it was on my list of places to explore in Little Bay (20 minutes outside of Negril). I was... [Read more]
Cheap Beach Rooms in Negril
A review of Miss Norma’s Rooms for Rent in Negril Jamaica Location: Miss Norma’s Rooms for Rent is located in the “mid beach” area of Negril. With the ocean only a hundred yards or so away and the morass (wildlife area) only a stones throw from your room, it offers the best of both worlds. Most of Negril’s nightlife... [Read more]
Jamaica, a Trip Plan for 2012
After several trips to Jamaica and in most cases not doing the touristy thingy I’m always looking for ways to make my next trip something new and exciting. I’ve done the Ocho Rios, Negril, Cockpits, Blue Mountains, staying with locals, exploring the island 1-3 nights at each place….so I need something new. Having done the around... [Read more]
Pictures of Flowers in Jamaica
A few pictures of flowers taken in the gardens at the Jamaica Jewel guest house in Duncan’s Bay. Read More →
Mango Tree Negril Review
Location: The Mango Tree Resort is located between the middle of Negril (rotary) and the cliff area on Negril Jamaica. Everything you need from food to groceries to nightlife is only a 5-30 minute walk away or a $1.00 taxi ride away. The Mango Tree Resort is located at the end of a road off of the West End road so while it’s just a 2 minute... [Read more]
Coral Cottage Review
Coral Cottage Oceanfront Villa in Little Bay Jamaica Location: Coral Cottage is located about 25 minutes south of Negril Jamaica and a little under 2 hours from the Montego Bay international airport. Set back about 100 yards from the ocean in a tropical garden, it’s truly defines the word paradise. Booking a room at Coral Cottage: Booking a... [Read more]
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