There are probably more waterfalls in Jamaica than one could ever visit in a lifetime, but I am on a mission to see as many of them as I can in mine. Water flows steady from the mountains in Jamaica and if you pause to listen while touring the interior you can hear the water rushing all around you. What makes Jamaican waterfalls so spectacular though is their accessibility. As a Canadian, the thought of frolicking in waterfalls here seems stupid (hello, Niagara Falls) but in Jamaica, …
Mayfield Falls Jamaica
On our last trip to Jamaica, my husband and I were looking for something different to do. On previous trips we had visited Dunn's River Falls and rafted on the Martha Brae and loved the experience. Jamaica's interior is rich with natural wonder so we knew there had to be something new to try. We decided on a day trip to Mayfield Falls. A roughly 90 minute drive from Negril, Mayfield Falls is located on a 5 acre lot in Glenbrook, Jamaica. There are two operators on either side of the …
Rick’s Cafe Jamaica – Iconic Tourist Trap
If you've never been to Jamaica, at the very least you are familiar with a few of it's gifts that are uniquely their own. Simply mention Jerk, Red Stripe, Reggae, Blue Mountain Coffee, or Bob Marley and people are whistling Three Little Birds and looking for their swimsuit. And chances are that long before they even booked their first trip they heard about the iconic Rick's Cafe in Negril, Jamaica. Rick's Cafe was founded in 1974 when Negril was little more than a sleepy …
Get Happy in Jamaica
I am missing Jamaica today. After six visits I feel like it's a home away from home. Most obviously, I miss the weather. But I also miss the food, the music, and the people. What made me so nostalgic for the land of green, gold and black? It was this commercial from Volkswagen that was released for the Superbowl. I laughed and laughed when I saw it, because this, my friends, could be my husband. Whenever we return from Jamaica he talks like this for months. Well, maybe not this good, but …
Sandals Foundation
What does a business do that inspires brand loyalty in you? Is it good service? Exceptional value? Great product? For me, those things matter greatly but they don't usually inspire my undying devotion. What really binds me to a business brand is what they give back in their community. A couple of years ago, my family visited Beaches Negril and had the opportunity to visit a Jamaican school through the Sandals Foundation. Hard to believe that it was the highlight of my week, tucked in among …
