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Welcome to Jamaica, mon

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December 10th 2009
Today I departed Philadelphia for a few days of fun in the sun and Jeff and Mel’s destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica. I was happy to be leaving freezing temperatures for, according to Jeff and Mel, “88°, partly cloudy with a 100% chance of an incredible time.” This would be my second trip to Jamaica after heading down with some friends from Baltimore in March 2006. But it is my first t ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Negril

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Jamaica gained full independence within the British Commonwealth in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence and a drop off in tourism. Elections in 1980 saw the democratic socialists voted out of office. Pol... ... read more