Jamaican Vacation Apartment

24/11/2022

No more uncommonly beautiful sunsets than in Rio de Janeiro.

24/02/2018

I'm frequently asked if there is any connection between the West Indies and India. Well, here is what Mudit Chauhan, a very smart member of Quora (www.quora.com), has to say about that:

"The West Indies is a common term used to refer to the Caribbean islands. 'Indies' in the name West Indies indeed come from India.

Christopher Columbus set out to find a faster sea route to India in the late 15th century. He sailed west, from Spain, hoping that he would reach India without going around the cape of good hope. He landed in the Caribbean islands instead of his destination in Asia, but he thought that he had reached India and therefore called the place 'Indies'. Indies was the term used to refer to the south and south-east Asia at that time.

Later on, when they realized that the place they had landed was not India, they started referring to it as the 'West Indies' - in the meaning 'Indies to the west of Europe' - to differentiate it from the east Indies, i.e. the Indies that lay to the east of Europe, the actual Indies."

So, there you have it in case you've been wondering.

Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other and to better understand the world.

10/12/2017

I ran across this calendar that gives, month by month, a run-down of happenings in Jamaica. Check it out:

Calendar of Events in Jamaica. What's happening in Jamaica by month. What's it like? Get accurate up to date info to plan your Jamaica vacation.

24/07/2017

Just in case you need to brush-up on your iPhone camera techniques. Simple and straightforward information to optimize picture-taking.

13/06/2016

We think that this is a great guide to dining in Ochee: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Guide-g147312-k4555-Ocho_Rios_Saint_Ann_Parish_Jamaica.html
Let us know what you think.

Explore Ocho Rios with the "Best Food in Ocho Rios" Travel Guide on TripAdvisor.

22/04/2016

I wonder if he ever visited Jamaica and if reggae was among his many musical influences.

22/04/2016

Too bad that has died. He was one of the greats!!

11/04/2016

There's Goldeneye, Half Moon, and the other chic but expensive resorts. Then there's us. Establish your base at Columbus Heights and fan out from there on day trips. From here, you can easily get to the Marley mausoleum and museum in Nine Mile (Brown's Town), as well as Port Antonio's Blue Lagoon, Dunn's River Falls and Mystic Mountain. Check out Red Stripe Sumfest (reggaesumfest.com) in last weeks of July. Welcome to Jamaica!

The nation is recasting itself as a glamour and eco-tourism destination, but its African-inflected culture is what lulls you.

11/04/2016

It's worth a day trip (from Ochee to Kingston) to take in this fascinating history.

search resumed for remains of old Port Royal, destroyed in 1692 by quake and tidal wave; town's history

04/03/2016

Remember: You can find us and book our accommodations on AirBnB (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/827275), FlipKey.com/TripAdvisor.com (https://www.flipkey.com/ocho-rios-condo-rentals/p441537/), and Homeaway.com (property ID 3508300), or VRBO.com (property ID 686490).

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS ALLOWED: 4. This privately owned 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium apartment is located in picturesque Ocho Rios (“Ocheeâ€? for short) on Jamaica's famous North Coast. It is situated in the prestigious, 14-acre Columbus Heights condominium complex, a gated…

04/03/2016

We're loving Ocho Rios Excursions. They weren't on our list of things to do, but we recently found them online and like what they're all about. From the looks of things they offer both land and sea adventure tours that are designed for both families and singles--all at reasonable prices. If you decide to take one of their tours, let us know how you make out, and let us know if we should continue to recommend Dwight Soares and his team of guides and "ambassadors".

(http://excursionsinjamaica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104&Itemid=90)

An amazing travel website from Karandas Tours Ltd.