Boats
I was so taken by this boat - its color and design, and the way it contrasted with the blue of the water - that I had to take a photo. [caption id="attachment_10408" align="aligncenter" width="614"] Dragon boat[/caption] It also gave me the idea for today's Travel Photo Thursday post. Here are a few other 'boat' photos I found in my archives. [caption id="attachment_10413" align="aligncenter" width="614"] Fishermen and their boats[/caption] Let your boat of life be light, packed with only what…
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Eating Lionfish
I love fish, especially red snapper and salmon but I've found a new love lately: the lionfish. I'd been hearing about the lionfish since I arrived here last year but I was nervous to try it. From news reports, I learned that the colorful spiky fins of the lionfish are full of venom and that makes them deadly to other fish and potentially dangerous to fishermen and swimmers. If stung, the venom can cause a variety of illnesses from numbness,…
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Entrances & Doors
Doors cover entrances. They provide protection, separate one space from another, and allow free movement in and out. They can be small or large, ornate or plain, narrow or wide, keyed or sliding, swinging or revolving, open or closed. They can even be false. Doors can be made of wood, iron, glass or mesh, and have knobs, handles, pulls, plates or nothing at all. Whatever their composition or design, they describe motion. They also tell us something about their owners…
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5 Reasons to Get Out of Ocho Rios and Visit St. Mary Jamaica
One of the smallest parishes in Jamaica, St. Mary has been home to the powerful and the famous. James Bond came to life in the St. Mary home of his creator, Ian Fleming, and Noel Coward lived and entertained at GoldenEye. St. Mary is located next door to the parish of St. Ann, and is approximately 2 hours from Kingston. Its capital, Port Maria, was the site of the most serious rebellion in Jamaica’s history. The 1760 revolt spread almost…
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The Jamaica Visitors Rarely See
Less than 20 minutes from the Montego Bay International Airport, we ditch the car and begin what turns out to be a 50-minute hike up into the hills overlooking the second city. Within minutes of leaving the main road, we are surrounded by dense vegetation. All around are mahogany, cedar, mango and other trees, many of which no one in my party recognizes, small clumps of sugar cane, succulent and creeping plants, moss and vines. The trees grow close together…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Celebrated primarily in the U.S. and Canada, Thanksgiving is a day set aside to give thanks. In the US, it's celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November; in Canada, the second Monday in October. As with all celebrations, food figures prominently, more specifically, turkey with stuffing, accompanied by cranberry relish, macaroni and cheese, string beans, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin or pecan pie. We're not big fans of turkey, so in our house, we usually serve some of our favorites: fish, seafood,…
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Jamaica Travel News: Direct Flights from Central Europe to Begin Soon
Direct flights from Central Europe to Jamaica to begin soon Tourism Minister, Dr. Wykeham McNeill announced recently that Transaero, Russia’s second largest carrier, will begin non-stop service from Moscow to Montego Bay starting January, 2013 and run for three months. Discussions continue to extend the flights into the summer. Service has also been confirmed from the Czech Republic, Stockholm, and Paris. Readers of Check In Magazine Vote Jamaica ‘Favourite Worldwide Destination’ Jamaica beat out more than 70 other destinations to…
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Tanzania’s Top 8 Luxury Villa Venues with Plunge Pools
Swimming is fun, and swimming in pools with such amazing views will make the dip a lot more inviting! Whether you want the jungles of Serengeti and Selous or the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar, there are swimming pools out there that are destinations in their own right. And here, JCCE Tours & Safaris Ltd presents to you Tanzania’s Top 8 Luxury Villa Venues with Plunge Pools in no particular order. Enjoy reading! AMARA LUXURY TENTED CAMP – Selous [caption…
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Getting Married in Jamaica
Approximately 5,000 couples get married in Jamaica each year making it one of the sought after locations for destination weddings. With miles of white sand beaches, historic great houses, and beautiful gardens, it's no surprise that the island has been voted among the most romantic wedding destinations, and counted among the Caribbean's and world's leading honeymoon destinations. [caption id="attachment_10093" align="aligncenter" width="517"] Getting married in Jamaica[/caption] Jamaica makes it simple for straight couples planning a destination wedding. There are no residency…
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Jamaica Travel News: Green Globe Certifies Tryall Resort
Green Globe Certifies the Tryall Club Resort Green Globe announced the recertification of the Tryall Club Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. For the past few years, Jamaica’s premier private club has taken a proactive role in preserving and protecting nature in all its forms. Tryall Club’s community outreach and social responsibility programmes did outstanding work, promoting awareness and educating locals on environmental practices on all levels. A long-term Sustainability Management System is in effect at the Tryall Club, and the…
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