About Kingston Jamaica Few Caribbean islands can offer up the diversity of our island country - where there's so much more than "rum, sun & raggae" - especially in the often overlooked capital city of Kingston, the heartbeat of Jamaica and the second largest English-speaking city south of Miami, Florida. Kingston overlooks what is the seventh largest natural harbour in the world. Like a fan, the city spreads north from the harbour as far as the foothills of the famous Blue Mountains - impressive peaks that form a glorious backdrop to the whole.
History of Kingston, Jamaica If there was a prize handed out for tenacity among the world's cities, Kingston would be up there with the winners. A real survivor, this hardy metropolis has risen like a phoenix from fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Places to Go - Place to visit on the island
How to Choose The Best Beach In Jamaica For Your Vacation All your life you dreamed of taking a vacation and suddenly it is almost time! Now, the pressure to get the most out of it. We all have different ideas about vacations. And, this will be a special one. You have to realize your own special needs and wants and incorporate all this into a well structured fullfilling time.
Montego Bay, Jamaica - Sally's Place 2000 Nine winter trips to Montego Bay, Jamaica and the contrast never fails to delight me: we thread our way through the check-in lines while it's still dark in New York.
Montego Bay: Hitting The Hip Strip - Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine YOUR MISSION: To spend as much time as humanly possible shopping, eating, jamming and beaching on Montego Bay's Gloucester Avenue, also known as the "Hip Strip."
Inside the Real Jamaica: Meet the People - TravelLady 2000 The Jamaica Tourist Board recently introduced a new program called ‘Insiders Jamaica’ and if you’re tired of the standard All-Inclusive Mega-Resort, this program is for you.
Negril, Jamaica Offers Seven Miles of the Laid-Back Life - TownNews.com The name Jamaica is nearly synonymous with splashy, all-inclusive resorts; its wide variety of landscapes and locales--or highly-publicized natural beauty and tourist trade--makes the island well-suited to a great range of budgets and tastes.
Jamaica for Real - TravelIntelligence.net There is something satisfyingly lyrical and laconic about the Jamaicans. It’s a combination of their undoubted style and economy with words. ‘Everyting criss’, says a passer-by in the Blue Mountains. ‘Criss’ means ‘as crisp as a brand new banknote’; a perfect world in other words.
Places & Prices: Jamaica - Concierge.com July 2002 A tourist destination for longer than any other Caribbean island, Jamaica has hotels that seem to have settled into the landscape.
Jamaica's Very Untropical Central Highlands - Guidebookwriters.com I discovered Jamaica's premier scenic drive in the central highlands, at 2,000 feet, where the air is cool and inviting and the roads dip and curve through very untropical-looking countryside.
Jamaica: Up Close and Personal - Lovetripper Magazine 2000 Throughout the years, we had seen fire eaters, limbo dancers, contortionists, and just about every other imaginable island show in Jamaica. When we made plans for a Mandeville cultural night, we were ready for half naked men, flaming limbo sticks, or, at the very least, flying knives juggled in the evening air.
In Jamaica, a Few Spirited Rounds - Washington Post September 20, 1998 Anyone who thinks golf is not real exercise should be made to walk Tryall, the renowned course in Montego Bay, Jamaica. At a little more than 6,200 yards, it is not a long course, and the first seven holes are on a flat shelf running along the shores of the Caribbean.
High on Jamaica - National Geographic Traveler Magazine 2001 The Caribbean's largest English-speaking island, Jamaica is a feast of many flavors, and the familiar fare of rum, reggae, surf, and sand are merely the appetizers.
Rum Running - canoe.ca January 10, 2001 Rum lovers, listen up. Jamaica may be one of the best places in the world to sip and sample in pursuit of your passion.
Oh, the The Tryall and Titillations of Jamaica! - Travel and Leisure Magazine March 15, 1999 As surely as spring stretches into summer, the lines for golf in America stretch from sea to shining sea. No problem, mon. Open tee times await in Jamaica,where great golf is never off-season.
Jamaica's nude nuptials - canoe.ca February 14, 2001 In Jamaica, nude weddings highlight growing nude travel industry.
Dive Right in Mon, the Water's Fine - LynnSeldon.com 2000 Many great dive islands in the Caribbean have developed their tourism efforts around divers. However, Jamaican tourism has blossomed around great resorts and incredible culture. They just happen to have some excellent diving.
Two Jamaican Coastal Destinations: Port Antonio and Ocho Rios - Foster Travel Publications 2000 The Jamaica of my experience proved to be an intriguing but troubled destination to recommend. I looked at old Port Antonio, where tourism began in Jamaica a hundred years ago. After that immersion, I visited the more modern Ocho Rios, where the newer phase of planned all-inclusive resort tourism greets the traveler.
Gironimo, Jamaica! - USA Today October 17, 2000 Americans dive right in (literally) to Jamaican way of life in Negril.
True Gems of Jamaica - canoe.ca February 1999 I'm sad to say, I'm on my way: Back to Toronto after a few days exploring the north coast of Jamaica. Leaving behind the island's tropical, though stormy, weather and returning to Toronto's grey, winter weather is a dismal thought, indeed.
Jamaica: A Taste of the Island - ParisandJohn.com Jamaican restaurants, aware of those without the need to explore, can offer a white bread menu for those not looking for a real taste of island life.
Splashdown in Jamaica - Edmonton Sun Not everyone goes to Jamaica to laze on a beach. It's pleasant, tempting and relaxing, but once in a while you should get up in the morning looking for something more active.
Jamaica's serene Port Antonio, not for 'Spring Breakers - Romar Traveler July 15, 2000 Jamaica, with its sunny beaches, rum, world famous coffee, majestic mountain peaks and only a short flight from the United States, has been in our consciousness for so long we may begin to take it for granted.
James Bond's Jamaica - USA Today 11/22/2002 He called it Goldeneye, a simple white house perched on a rocky cliff along Jamaica's lush north coast. But in this unlikely setting, flanked by misty green mountains and the shimmering sea, Ian Fleming created the most famous spy the world has ever known.
Treasure Island - Concierge July 2002 From Reggae to royalty to rastas, Jamaica has always been the real thing. Henry Shukman walks in her light.
Seeing Jamaica the write way - Boston Globe March 30, 1997 It was 5:30 a.m., earlier than we were used to rising. As we climbed down the stairs, Natania's Guesthouse smelled of java and orange cake, and the two dozen votive candles, twinkling from the corners of the stair treads, gave off more light than one would imagine in such a scene.
Rollin' on the River, Mon: Rafting in Jamaica - Islands Magazine January 2000 As I touched my paddle to the water, the inflatable canoe spun in the current like a whirligig beetle. Then I spotted a big rock ahead. I tried to nose the bow away from the rock and power around the side. No luck. The canoe spun again, and I took the rock amidships, bouncing off and caroming downstream.
True gems of Jamaica - Toronto Sun February 1999 Locals lend their own warmth to this tropical paradise.
Negril, Jamaica - discovery.com Seven miles of white sand in western Jamaica. Hotels and restaurants line the waterfront; fortunately building codes limit structures to the height of a palm-tree and prevent the beach from feeling over-developed.
New and improved Ocho Rios - canoe.ca January 15, 2003 The first thing you need to know about the Jamaican resort town of Ocho Rios is that it's 86 km from Kingston.
Don't Bring Your Wallet to Jamaica's All Inclusive Resorts - FabulousTravel.com Gentle breezes float across powder white sand beaches while clear, aqua water beckons you to swim beneath it's warm current and lush, tropical plants sway to a reggae beat.
Negril's Really Wild Side: Crocodiles on the Black River - Lovetripper Magazine 2000 Vacationers to Jamaica are happy to hear "no problem" as an answer to just about any request -- whether it's for another Red Stripe beer or a taxi or more towels in the room.
Port Antonio: Green Peace - Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine June 1997 Portland is country Jamaica. The parish seat of Port Antonio lies 60 miles over the Blue Mountains from Kingston but exists in a warp of 60-or maybe 100-years ago. Mento bands still play the old licentious calypsos. Old-timers talk about duppie (ghost) haunts and about the widow Flynn who, they whisper, feeds crocodiles to keep intruders off the Errol Flynn Estates.
Jumpin' Jamaica - Gwinnett Travel 2000 Today in Jamaica, deep-rooted memories of how these sugar-based fortunes were made elicit very mixed feelings and just a handful of the old Great Houses still stand including Greenwood Plantation, Barnett Estates and Rosehall, all open to the public as museums.
Rafting Jamaica's Rio Grande: Down the River by Bamboo Raft - lynnseldon.com 2000 Errol Flynn knew a civilized island activity when he experienced it: river rafting couldn’t be more civil than on Jamaica’s Rio Grande. This is truly one of the Caribbean’s most unique adventures afloat.
Jamaica’s Quiet Side - Port Antonio - Travel Assist Magazine Finding romantic spots in Jamaica is easy. Finding a secret hideaway that offers a combination of tranquillity, history, natural beauty and seclusion requires a bit more ingenuity. On the northeast shore of the island, however, lies Port Antonio, now a sleepy little town that offers all these things.
Jamaica: The Way It Used To Be - Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine August 2000 Port Antonio is the Jamaica you thought was gone for good. Untouched by mass tourism, green in look and consciousness, its isolated shores have been bypassed by modern construction. When people talk about the latest development around here, it usually refers to a good haul of snapper rather than a new resort.
Hide Out on Jamaica's Sleepy South Coast - Denver Post 2000 If you've already visited or heard about Jamaica's big resort towns, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the small-village feel of the island's South Coast.
The Other Side of Jamaica - Guidebookwriters.com I came to Jamaica seeking off-beat seclusion; a calming counterpoint to the bustle of the island's north coast resorts--Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios--with their haranguing hustlers and ramshackle slums hard-up against high-rise hotels.
Jamaica's quiet mountain gardens - mysanantonio.com 07/28/2002 With its pricey resorts and exclusive cruises, Jamaica is not where you'd normally head if "cheap" is the primary goal of your vacation. For those willing to put in a little time and effort, however, many of the island's most rewarding experiences are even better than inexpensive: They can be had for free.
Blue Mountain Country - TravelIntelligence.net 2000 To get here, you leave behind the seduction of the turquoise shore, the assault on the senses that holds the whole island in a lover’s embrace, and climb up to where the air is keener, the perception sharper. It’s a sad thing that visitors rarely leave their bolt holes on the palm-fringed beaches and venture out and meet the Jamaicans where they live.
Jamaica Pearl of the Caribbean - The Gambler Magazine As the bitter wind, snow and slush of winter days begins to seep into our skin, and the tension in our neck builds from scrunched shoulders and shivery bodies, we increasingly find ourselves looking heavenward for a sign.
Riu Ocho Rios: Ocho Rios
Deluxe accommodation includes 846 beautifully decorated rooms and Junior Suites, all equipped with mini-bar and liquor dispenser ...
Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa: Whitehouse
On the untouched South Coast of Jamaica, Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa is a 50-acre seaside fantasy within a 500-acre reserve. In an impressive European village, you can stroll an ...
Riu Negril Resort: Negril
The newly-opened Riu Negril features 420 deluxe guestrooms, nestling on a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach just minutes away from the nightlife and shopping in Negril ...
Sandals Inn - Montego Bay: Montego Bay
Overlooking a serene beach in the heart of Montego Bay, you'll find the ''In'' spot for fun in the sun. Sandals Inn is a part of the innovative InnClubs, your "In" to full exchange privileges at all ...
Sandals Grande Ocho Rios: St. Ann
Sandals Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club is nestled between the lush St. Ann mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Sandals resorts are the Caribbean's leading chain of all-inclusives, with resorts located on ...
Sandals Royal Caribbean - Montego Bay: Montego Bay
Sandal's Royal Caribbean is an all-inclusive vacation resort. Just offshore, Sandals' own exotic private island features a pool with a swim-up bar, a secluded private beach ...
Sandals Beach Resort & Spa - Negril: Negril
Amidst a pristine tropical setting, this world-class beachfront resort spans the longest and best stretch of Jamaica's famous seven-miles beach. Sandals Resorts are the Caribbean's leading chain of ...
Sandals - Dunn's River: Ocho Rios
Inspired by the great Italian Renaissance period...and named after the world-famous waterfall located minutes away...this breathtaking resort combines Mediterranean elegance with Jamaican charm, ...
Riu Tropical Bay: Negril
This splendid Victorian-style resort is located in Bloody Bay, one of Jamaica�s most beautiful beaches. Riu Tropical Bay combines excellent service, state-of-the-art accommodation and lively ...
Planning your trip with kids Get your kids actively involved in planning your trip from the very beginning -- that way older kids have a stake in making it work and you have a chance to allay younger kids' natural wariness of the unknown. Besides, it's fun.
Beach Towels If you are staying at a small hotel you'll need to bring your own. Larger resort provide them. You may also want to bring a couple of washcloths if you're staying at a small hotel, they don't always have them.
Tipping Most hotels will include a 10 to 15% charge on your bill. These charges are not automatically included in restaurant bills, so tipping is suggested.
Internet/E-mail There are a few Internet kiosks at shopping centers in Kingston; more should soon be available. Cybercafés also exist in Kingston and other towns. ISPs include Cable & Wireless and other third party company. Available in most hotels and offices.
Marriage - Original or certified copies of birth certificates
- If either party is divorced, original or certified copies of divorce papers.
- If either party is widowed, original or certified copies of spouse's death certificate.
- Couple must be in Jamaica at least 48 hours (2 business days, weekends do not count) to qualify for the granting of a marriage licence and also to conclude the necessary ... more
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