http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Central America Caribbean , Jamaica en-us Wed, 09 Dec 09 08:16:35 +0000 Wed, 09 Dec 09 08:16:35 +0000 Hello from KingstonWere on an exercise here working with the JDF Jamaican Defence Force and building facilities for their military. Canadian Forces have been working with the JDF for decades mainly training pilots and exchanges to Canada. I was here once before and nothing much has changed. There military spends alot of time doing civilian duties that police can't manage in Kingston. They r http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Kingston/blog-456605.html DAMON DAVISNIYAH DROVE US TO THE AIRPORT AND WHILE WE STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR TO TAKE A PICTURE AND GET A DRINK HE REMOVED MY JEWELRY FROM MY CARRYON BAG. OF COURSE IT WAS NOT NOTICED UNTIL WE WERE IN THE AIRPORT AND NIYAH HAD DISAPPEARED. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO FIND SOMEONE WHO KNEW THIS MAN AND TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT WE HAD TO PAY HIM 2000 US DOLLARS TO GET MY BELONGINGS BACK. WE ARE O http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Negril/blog-454862.html 3. On your first day in Montego Bay Jamaica find your way out of the resort area since it just sucks. Let your traveling duo be approached by a fellow who only seems to want to show you that he excels in questioning you on where are you from what do you do and what is your name blaah blaah blaah. Half an hour later as the guy gets more and more tedious by the minute exchange a few words http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Montego-Bay/blog-422820.html I have less than two weeks before our trip to Jamaica and I can't wait. Everyday I imagine myself sipping pina coladas on the beach basking in the golden Jamaican sun and splashing around in the crystal blue 7 mile beach water. We are staying at my favorite resort of all time Couples Negril. OK I admit this is my 8th trip to Jamaica. I've been a lot of places in this world but Negril Jam http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Negril/blog-422091.html Sunset Grand Resort Ocho RiosWe recently went on a travel agent FAM tour of Ocho Rios and Montego Bay given by the Jamaican Tourism Bureau. This four night tour was a great way for travel agents to see several hotels so we can make recommendations to clients.Our first stay for two nights was at the Iberostar Rose Hall in Montego Bay. It was magnificent. Our second two nights were at the Sunse http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-414560.html Well the last day of vacation... sometimes not the best because as they say 'reentry sucks'. This was not the case here. I can say that this was a very relaxing vacation and the last day was a very pleasant good bye to Jamaica. We had fun we were relaxed and ready to go home. It was the perfect length of time. We had our last breakfast and today instead of heading for the beach to pl http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Montego-Bay/blog-410579.html Also known as Day Last in Jamaica. Tomorrow is our last day but that day will be filled with travel from the time we get up to the time we land will be a full day so I can't really say that tomorrow is going to be 'in Jamaica'.Today we ate and went on the daily activity of relaxing by the beach. Boys played in the sand mom and dad took another snorkeling trip and one more sail on the Hob http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-410019.html Day 4 In Jamaica.Today we thought we would let the kids enjoy camp where they do activities like tiedying a shirt snorkeling ride in the glassbottomed boat all while mom and dad enjoy the sun and beach and take in some other activites that kids would not enjoy.We all got a 50 minute massage. It was a couples thing. These seem to be enough weddings around here that they put two massage t http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-409633.html Day 3 is done.We slept until we woke up as we have done so far on the trip. Isn't that what vacations are for Not to hurry hurry on some silly schedule. We got up made coffee in the room had a couple of cups can't get more than that out of this two cup pot and then dressed for the day. Let's see maybe we could wear swim suits today you think Have swim suits for each day except the da http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-409306.html We took the red eye arrived in Montego Bay around .. I don't remember. lol.. We stood at the Riu Ocho Rios. The ride from the air port and back took FOREVER because the bus made stops at almost every hotel along the way to pick up or drop off. I believe we used Sunset Tours for our transfers they sold beer and other drinks on the bus. As we arrived to the Riu and as soon we stepped foot into http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-409067.html Well this is the blog of the results of day one actually. The first day was getting here. This is the first day of doing things here. Up early went to breakfast planned the day. Let's see how about we go to the beach Maybe play in the water talk to the tourist hustlers selling trinkets ride a catamaran a kayak. Swim in the pool slide down slides big slides long slides get tired l http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-408931.html To say it was a long day is an understatement. Early up so you can wait in lines. In Houston no problem. Made it through security got to the gate and waited for boarding. After we got on board before take off someone got sick rhymes with arf and we had mechanical delay. Something about gas tank gauge not reading full. Then off to Jamaica.Capt. and flight crew did a great job of flying an http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-408736.html Getting a Travelblog all setup and ready to post when we get pictures of Jamaica. Stay tuned and we will see how fast this geek learns to use this site. http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-408163.html Jamaica Real Estate Caribbean Dreams Limited Caribbean Marketing Specialists.SpecialitiesResales Off Plan New Developments Residential Land Development Land Sales Luxury Caribbean Rentals Commercial Property Sales.Jamaica Resaleshttpwww.caribbeandreamsproperty.compropertylist.phpcountryJamaicaiontypeResidential20PropertyJamaica Landhttpwww.caribbeandreamsproperty.comp http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/blog-405273.html Reggae music surrounded by exotic beaches and captivating scenery Jamaica is one of the most visited destinations in world. Whether Spring break Summer vacation Jamaica has it all. From horseback riding water activities hiking in the Blue Mountain colonial history and nightlife were peace and relaxation is the so called vibe and theme for the Island. Some popular destination includes Mont http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Montego-Bay/blog-403138.html Jamaica is one of my favourite ports simply because there are so many gorgeous places you can go to. I listed all sorts of options to Mel and Jess for our day there and they picked the Blue Hole.Tours are not offered to the Blue Hole. It's not all finished with a snack bar or souvenir shop or even washrooms. It's left completely untouched. And that's why I love it there.I went last year while http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-399221.html We plan to sail to the northern Exumas in the Bahamas and then make a U turn and head south to Great Inagua Jamaica and Panama. http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/blog-395973.html Wed. April 15 2009 Arrived in Montego BayWe landed at Sangster international airport in Montego Bay Jamaica at around 130 p.m. local time. It was nice to be back to a beautiful island environment as this was my second trip to Jamaica. This trip was especially exciting for me since it was my childrenrsquos first time out of the United States .We had a slight delay going through customs http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Negril/blog-395960.html The last two weeks I havenrsquot been up to much of anything. I have been so sick I had some sort of flu or virus that just completely kicked my butt. I couldnrsquot sleep at night and all day Irsquod just be sneezing and aching. I was constantly freezing yet to touch my skin I was burning up. All I did was work and sleep or try to sleep. I kept taking cold and flu medication which http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-395926.html Today wersquore in Ocho Rios Jamaica and itrsquos the last port day I have with Ginny here. Wersquod talked about a few different things we could do today but then I had teens sign up for the tour being offered this cruise so I had to chaperone. But I was able to arrange for Gin to come on the same tour Irsquod be taking the teens on so we still got the day together.The adventure for http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Jamaica/Ocho-Rios/blog-393303.html