Pictures of Jamaican Countryside When most people think of a Jamaica vacation they undoubtedly think of sun, sand and tropical blender drinks. That’s what a Caribbean vacation is about right? But if you’ve read any of my blog you’d know that’s not what my vacations are about! Up in the hills in Negril looking down onto 7 Mile Beach Get out of that chair and off the beach! Go see some of the most beautiful countryside I’ve ever seen. If you’re driving from...
Say NO to an all-inclusive Jamaica vacation. As you may have figured out from reading other posts in this blog, I don’t do resorts. I don’t like anything about them and the only time I’ve stayed in them are on the two trips that I won. Hey….it was free. In no particular order, here are 10 things you should consider as reasons NOT to do your Jamaican vacation the “resort” way. The resorts are not locally owned. They do help by keeping tourism alive but they...
By far, one of the most valuable resources for all things Jamaican is a chat forum. I have gained so much knowledge and met so many people this way. This entire category will tell about all the people I’ve met, family-like connections I’ve made across North America and Jamaica, places to stay that I would have never found, etc. I was a senior moderator on a Jamaican chat forum for 6 years and it’s enabled me to experience so much more on my Jamaica vacations. So far I’ve met...
River Rafting & Tubing in Jamaica One activity I’ve ALWAYS wanted to do in Jamaica is a guided raft tour down a river. There are a few different places you can do it and I chose White River, in St Ann’s just outside of Ocho Rios. Bamboo raft and captain River rafting in Jamaica means a bamboo raft built for 2 and comes with its own “raft captain”. Behind the captain as pictured above, there are two seats and he will give you a guided tour down the river while telling...
Ocho Rios Guest House I’ve stayed at Little Shaw Park Guest house on several occasions and this is my rundown on it. Their website is pretty easy to find and I just want to clarify that it’s not “luxurious” as stated. Although I love staying there, this is the real deal. Its very basic and no frills. I’ve stayed right on the beach at Rooms on the Beach for cheaper, but there are some definite pro’s about this guest house. Ashley at Little Shaw Park guest house...
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the best way for Canadians to spend money in Jamaica? A: Either convert to USD which you can spend most places in Jamaica, OR my advice is to convert straight to Jamaican dollars. It’s easier to keep spend and keep track of JMD in my opinion. Q: Are there ATM’s in Jamaica? A: Yes there are tons of them in the cities and towns. Most common ones are ScotiaBank, NCB, and Jamaica National Trust. And don’t worry, you won’t be shocked...
Jamaican Firemen Yes I have to admit, firemen ARE hotter in Jamaica Picture of Jamaican fire truck I’ve visited and toured two fire halls in Jamaica; Negril and Ocho Rios. Both welcomed us with typical Jamaican hospitality. In Negril I was just walking down the hill from the home I was staying at when I noticed the station. So I just decided to walk in and ask if I could look around. The firefighters on duty were more than happy to let us come in and hang out. Negril Fire Station We...
