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Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay February 13th 2010

The last couple of days have been very chilled. We went to Doctor's Cave, a beach on the Hip Strip for an afternoon with a couple of neighbours from where we're staying. Two German student doctors who are working in the Mobay hospital and our room mate, Jon from Canada. The Docs had some interesting facts, the most crazy being that the most common cause of burns in Jamaica are acid burns. Women who are fighting over a man will throw acid in the other's face to disfigure them so that they're not attractive anymore. I've gradually started to notice over the past week that women are not considered equals. I am ignored by Jamaican men in conversations in taxis and on excursions. For someone like me who is used to talking, some might say a ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay February 11th 2010

Needing sun, beach and good food and swaying from China jet lag, I head off to Jamaica.... read more
Strolling on the beach
On my wing tip

Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay February 11th 2010

Today Patrick took us up in to the hills around Mobay. We climbed up and up the mountain side, with the views getting better and better as the road got worse and worse. On the way we passed lots of local houses and shops full of interesting fruit. This was the area where Patrick grew up, and we passed his school on the way, learning about the different trees and fruits as we went along. Next stop was Patrick's sister's house, where he rumaged around and found a large machete. He then proceeded to chop down some bananas and another fruit I'd never heard of, I think he called it star fruit, although it was round. We finished the afternoon at Patrick's uncle's house. There we were given coconut water and jelly fresh from the tree ... read more
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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 in Finnish with your friend and decide to ditch the bore. Next, learn that labeling this dude dull was a serious error of judgement, when he demands to be payed for being your guide to this shit hole while a group of his comrades suddenly appears from nowhere and surrounds you to make sure you understand ... read more


Well, the last day of vacation... sometimes not the best because as they say, 're-entry 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 play when done, we headed to meet with our shuttle to the airport at Montego Bay for a 9:00 departure, for a 11:30 airport arrival. The trip back to the airport was the same road that we took to Ocho Rios. We passed the same villages and landscape. On the trip to Ocho Rios, we were ohhh-ing and ahh-ing the ... read more
Road to Montego Bay
A nice home, but in recovery
Homes off the road


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 Montegobay where you will find the world-famous Doctor's Cave Beach; known for its blue clear blue clear crystal waters. Montegobays most popular spot appeals to both adults and children. Margaretville is known for its giant water trampolines anchored just offshore and rooftop whirlpool tubs complete the wild and watery fun. Over the years, Margaritaville has entertained rappers Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Jermaine Dupree, P. Diddy and Run DMC and seen its share of big-name celebrities like Dennis ... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay December 26th 2008

Christmas in the sand! Wow this is so cool! or hot rather... We decided to spend Xmas day with the birds, hummingbirds that is . We call our Rastaman driver and headed to the hills to a bird sancturay. He was excited because he hadnt had a chance yet to bring any tourists there and had been wanting to go himself. We arrived at the old house and was greeted by the caretaker. The woman who had orginally trained the wild birds has since passed but the place is well cared for by this man and his family. We sat with tiny bottles of sugar water and fingers straight out for the perch and waited. Without so much as a peep a bird would land on you finger and start suckling from the bottle. There were ... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay December 24th 2008

is now located on Sandals property of their Royal Caribean resort. As guests in the flagship property we had privledges to visit . Today we shuttled over to Sandals Royal Caribean to see Kokomo now called Sandals Cay. It sports a swim up bar, a jacuzzi and a parrot. It was quiet & serene so we took a walk , a dip , a drink and headed back to the mainland. There we tried a different water bike but it was so windy instead of heading to Cuba we opted for the kayak instead. The water was shallow and we got stuck for a few seconds here and there. At the resort we explored the property , watched the kayak race and had lunch and a game of checkers. An excursion in itself, it was still ... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay December 22nd 2008

The title is an old Jamacian proverb that basically means little by little we get the job done. We have realized it wont be possible to blog from this resort but not to worry, with pen to pad I'll get the job done. Today we did everything there was to do here on the resort. We sailed a small sailboat, tried a wave cycle , kayaked the beachfront, took a snorkel trip and watched the fish and the coral from a glass bottomed boat. I even played a game of Bingo on the beach. Today we also met the rest of our Tripadvisor friends and arranged an excursion with our island experts driver/friend. We had dinner and the beach party with all sort of food including Jerk chicken, jerk pork and more jerk chicken. Tonight show ... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Montego Bay December 21st 2008

Ohh New York and her snowstorms . After 3 hours on the runway we finally set off on our 3 1/2 hour flight. The good news is I finally got to see what de-icing looks like. Basically they drive the plane into a hangar and a truck with a crane hanging off the top drives around the plane spraying green liquid on the wings. Woila! Now we go.... At the Sandals arrival lounge we were told Congratulations you have been upgraded! Our room for only one night was beach view with a patio. Needless to say it was not the basic accomodations that we booked, and the new room tomorow... well I guess we have to wait and see. We landed on the island in the sun and hit the beach. We quicly found one of ... read more
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