Author Archives: Irie Man

Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2012

  Dubbed the “Art Of Music” the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival will kick off the third week of January just outside Montego Bay. It will take place as usual in the beautiful luxury resort town of Rose Hall Jamaica … Continue reading

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Sandals Jamaica Vacation

  Find out why Sandals Jamaica resorts win the best travel rewards almost every year. Sandals Jamaica vacation resorts are by far the best all inclusive vacation resorts in Jamaica. Built on pillars of excellence in service and quality, many people flock to Jamaica … Continue reading

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Spanish Court Hotel Kingston Jamaica Vacation

The Spanish Court Hotel recently opened its doors for those seeking a Kingston Jamaica vacation. This brings the number of higher end Kingston hotels to 5. The others are Hilton, Courtleigh, Pegasus and Knutsford Court. We do have a lot of … Continue reading

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Jet Blue Jamaica Vacation Flights

Budget airline Jet Blue now flies into Montego Bay Jamaica from JFK. Services started on May 21, 2009. The flights leave JFK at 7:55am to arrive in Montego Bay by 10:51AM. They then leave Montego Bay by

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Club RIU Negril Jamaica Vacation

This was our first stay at a RIU hotel resort, but the chain had been recommended by others and we had an expectation that standards would be high. It had been a long journey, not helped by flight delays on … Continue reading

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Pelican Bar Treasure Beach Jamaica Vacation

 Can you see it?? Something is out there…..way out in the Ocean off the coast of Treasure Beach Jamaica. We heard the rumors but had to check it out ourselves on our Jamaica vacation. We took the long treck to … Continue reading

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Rick’s Cafe Negril Jamaica Vacation

   Fancy walking on air? Well then Ricks Cafe in Negril Jamaica is the place to be on your Jamaica vacation. Ricks Cafe is famous for its magnificent sunsets and crazy cliff jumping crowd. The cliff is about 33 feet … Continue reading

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Sunset Resort and Villas Jamaica Vacation

As the picture above shows, Sunset Resort and Villas Jamaica was indeed a piece of heaven. Coming from a big city it was mind bending to wake up to lush green vegetation and the big blue ocean at your door step. This was … Continue reading

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Jamaica Vacation Tourism

Beautiful isnt it! Well that could be be you laying there by the pool at this Jamaica resort enjoying a vacation. Yes Sandals Jamaica is offering discounts up to 45% plus air fare deals for Jamaica vacations. But wait….there’s more. … Continue reading

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Jamaica Christmas Vacation

  Jamaica Christmas vacation! I bet a bunch of you are wondering what its like. Well like most other cultures we have a special drink, special food and special activities. The Jamaica Christmas drink is Sorrel (seen top left). Its … Continue reading

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Strawberry Hill Jamaica Vacation

Strawberry Hill Jamaica is regarded as a heavenly Jamaica vacation spot to most vistors. Nestled amongst the Jamaica Blue Mountains, Strawberry Hill is located a few minutes drive outside the main Kingston area. Coming from the Kingston Airport (best entry … Continue reading

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Palmyra Resort Jamaica Vacation

  The Palmyra Resort & Spa was named ‘One of the Top 10 Most Exciting Home Developments in the World’ by prestigious Travel + Leisure Magazine (March 2007), and announced a 5-star award winner at the 2007 CNBC International Property … Continue reading

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

One of the items in our little black book of “Must Dos” in Jamaica is to try Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Jamaican jerk chicken is roasted over open flames sometimes with special wood to catch the right flavour. The fire wood is one … Continue reading

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Jakes Jamaica Hotel

Jake’s Hotel located in Treasure Beach Jamaica is one of the Caribbean’s most romantic hideaways. Its an earthy, rustic and sensual luxury boutique hotel nestled on a romantic cliff side setting. This Jamaica hotel was named after the family’s pet parrot and designed with inspiration … Continue reading

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Rose Hall Resort Jamaica Wedding

Rose Hall Jamaica located just a few minutes outside of Montego Bay is the perfect setting for a tropical paradise wedding. Though many Jamaica resorts offer wedding packages the beautiful backdrops available at the Rose Hall Resort and Spa will leave you in awe. They even have … Continue reading

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Jamaica Tours

Do any of these pictures look interesting to you? How about a walk with the lengendary Bob Marley or the buzz of a humming bird’s wings while it eats out the palm of your hand. Yes we have lovely sun, sand … Continue reading

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Rose Hall Jamaica Vacation

One of the most beautiful and luxurious resort towns in Jamaica is Rose Hall. Located to the north and just a few minutes from the Montego Bay Airport, Rose Hall brims with scenic beauty along the coast. Rose Hall Jamaica is home for some … Continue reading

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Jamaica Music

Reggae is usually the first thing people think of when you mention Jamaica music. Though reggae is the dominant theme behind our music it is good for us to also appreciate its growth, development and evolution. Slavery has no doubt … Continue reading

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Port Antonio Jamaica Activities

Hey man what a gwaan! If your heading to Port Antonio Jamaica (same as Portland Jamaica), then here are four great activities. First go visit Reach Falls. Visitors rave about its beauty and consider it a must see. It is a … Continue reading

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Negril Jamaica Vacation On A Budget

Ah yes…..Negril Jamaica. Prestine white sands, water so calm it feels like a pool, free spirited inhabitants lots of bars and great Jamaican food. That sums up Negril Jamaica. No doubt the biggest attraction in Negril is its seven mile … Continue reading

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Great Port Antonio Hotels and Villas

Port Antonio Jamaica is a quite unspoilt natural beauty. Its hotels and villas are a true reflection of the destinations simplistic but exotic vibe. One of the many Hotels and Villas travellers love in Port Antonio is the Goblin Hill … Continue reading

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Usain Bolt Is Back Home

Usain Bolt and his larger than life personality returned home today and was greeted with much fan fair. Virgin Atlantic coordinated his travel by air and he was picked up in his brand new BMW and chauffeured through the city … Continue reading

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Jamaica Vacation Deals (September 2008)

Here at Jamaica Writings we bring you the most up to date Jamaica Vacation Deals. September is the beginning of what we call the shoulder season in Jamaica. This represents the down period in the travel season just before Christmas. It … Continue reading

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Port Antonio Jamaica International Marlin Fishing Tournament

Fishing fans!!!!!!!!! Get ready!!!!!!!!! The 45th Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament gets under way at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio Jamaica from October 04 to 11. The great thing about it is you dont even have to fish to … Continue reading

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All Inclusive Jamaica

All Inclusive Jamaica Hotels and Resorts can be found in every major tourist town on the island. This includes Negril, Montego Bay, Trelawny, Ocho Rios and the South Coast. They are usually relatively large and exotic like Sandals Jamaica shown … Continue reading

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Jamaica Marijuana or Ganja Smoking

Is marijuana illegal in Jamaica? Yes it is illegal to smoke marijuana in Jamaica. You would be surprized how often I have to say these words. In my travels I always run into people curious about Jamaica and they often always ask … Continue reading

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Fern Gully Jamaica

Driving through the rolling hills of St. Ann Jamaica, towards or from Kingston, you will come up on this lush green paradise of fern called Fern gully Jamaica. Fern gully Jamaica is an oasis of nature to the city dweller. It … Continue reading

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What Really Happens at Hedonism III Jamaica?

It is this very question that encourages hundreds of curious visitors to flock to Hedonism III Jamaica every year. They want to know if it really is as bad (or good) as their friends and family say. Is it as … Continue reading

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Casinos In Jamaica

The Jamaican goverment wants to legalize casino gambling. Indeed this is a hot topic for us Jamaicans. You see we beleive we are a country built on religion and as the saying goes there is a church on every corner … Continue reading

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Why Write About Jamaica?

Jamaica is truly a beautiful island. I live here and appreciate quite a few of the previleges the island has to offer. I have also been fortunate enough to do some travelling and have been as far as China, Europe, Central America … Continue reading

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