Jamaican Cultural Tours

04/01/2012

Mrs Simpson Miller will be sworn on as Jamaica's next Prime minister tomorrow.

The internationally acclaimed Tivoli Dance Troupe, from the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) West Kingston stronghold, is to perform at tomorrow's swearing-in of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. The People's National...

04/01/2012

pay marlon,not pasty

Bed and Breakfast

25/06/2011

Jakes in Treasure Beach is a great place to relax

05/05/2011

This is a great resource for finding the perfect place to stay. So many videos and photos of the beach and cliff resorts. Then call us and we will be your guide to all the magic and adventure.

02/05/2011

Once known as the 'Wickedest City on Earth,' Port Royal on the island of Jamaica was one of the largest towns in the English colonies during the late 17th century. It was a haven for privateers and pirates, such as the famed Sir Henry Morgan, due to its excellent geographic location in the middle of the Caribbean.

The last TAMU/INA excavation at Port Royal was conducted in 1990, at present there are no plans to undertake any further excavations.

08/04/2011

Easter time in Jamaica means Easter Bun and Cheese they are a BIG part of Jamaican culture, just like several other representative foods such as saltfish or ackee. The concept dates back to ancient Babylon, when cross buns were offered to Ishtar, the pagan queen of heaven. Ancient Greeks made similar cakes to honor the moon.

The Story of the Jamaica Easter Tradition From The Hot Cross Buns Yum, let’s all have a hot cross bun. Jamaicans probably remember the universal ditty

04/04/2011

Pelican Bar is one of those out of the way places to visit in Jamaica. You won't stumble upon it, you have to seek it out.
You can only get there by boat, or if you're a long distance swimmer. It's a quaint little building of sticks and boards (no big bad wolves allowed!) in the middle of the sea, off the coast of Parottee, St. Elizabeth

Pelican Bar is one of those out of the way places to visit in Jamaica. Get out of your car, onto a boat, and head out

02/04/2011

Jamaican Rum

"I have found your articles on the Pieces of the Past most entertaining and interesting to read. For me as a historian these pieces come at a time when Jamaicans need to reconnect themselves with their past and the Gleaner's efforts thr

11/03/2011

Naseberry Fruit is in season: The sap from the naseberry tree with the addition of sugar to make chewing gum. Recorded history has shown that the Indians of Mexico and the Caribbean use to chew on this gum which they called “chuckle”.

23/02/2011

The healing waters of Bath, hot as well as cold springs.

15/02/2011

Some Valentine's Day tips from the Gleaner

Mondays can be a drag. But with one exception ... Monday, February 14, will be St Valentine's Day and love will definitely be in the air, so the only 'drag' in the scenario will be for those couples who celebrated so much, they have to drag themselves...

07/02/2011

My music will go on forever. Maybe it's a fool say that, but when me know facts me can say facts. My music will go on forever.
Bob Marley