Archives for 2010

Passport for Jamaica? Border Crossing and Passport Requirements

When traveling by air between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, you are required to present a U.S. passport.   This applies to everyone including newborns, infants, and children, with a few limited exceptions such as U.S. active duty military personnel and merchant mariners. Jamaicamania recommends A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors for fast and easy […]

Jamaica – CaribbeanTravelMag.com

Article about Jamaica from Caribbean Travel and Life magazine. Jamaica – CaribbeanTravelMag.com.

The Marley Resort & Spa, Cable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas

The former summer beach home for the Bob Marley family has been renovated into a first class, luxury, boutique resort and spa– The Marley Resort & Spa.  The property is located on Cable Beach in Nassau, Bahamas and sits on a lavish tropical beachfront. There are 16 Marley themed suites each uniquely designed to reflect the […]

Cruise lines cancel calls in new port of Falmouth, Jamaica, saying it’s not ready

http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/10/falmouth-jamaica-cruise-ship-port-holland-america-royal-caribbean/127539/1

Jamaica Gleaner News – Hotelier shuns all-inclusive concept – Business – Friday | October 8, 2010

Jamaica Gleaner News – Hotelier shuns all-inclusive concept – Business – Friday | October 8, 2010.

N Resort opening in November

Learned of a new all inclusive adults only resort opening on November 19, 2010.  The former Pebbles Beach Club will be renamed “N” and will cater to the au naturel crowd and is only about 35 minute drive from the Montego Bay airport.  Here is some info from their website: East of Montego Bay Set […]

New Adults Only Resort: The Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort & Spa

The adults only Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort & Spa (formerly Sandals Dunn’s River Villagio Golf Resort & Spa) is a Mediterranean-style beachfront resort featuring picture-perfect grounds stretching along one of the island’s most powdery perfect beaches. Located in Ocho Rios, this resort is near the famous Dunn’s River Falls, just a few minutes away. […]

New Mexican Law on Accepting U.S. Dollars

Although this post is not about Jamaica, many Jamaicamania readers might also enjoy traveling to Cancun and Riviera Maya as much as I do.   The Mexican Government has passed a new law which goes into effect in Mexico beginning September 14, 2010.  With this new law, the use of the US dollar (cash) to make purchases in […]

101 “Did You Know” Facts About Jamaica

I learned of a book entitled “101 ‘Did You Know’ Facts About Jamaica.” This book contains information about Jamaica’s culture, nature, politics, sports and society–not just plain old facts, but intriguing and astounding facts on Jamaica! Written by a Jamaican (he currently lives and works in Montego Bay), this handy resource provides direct, noteworthy, and […]

Jamaica Tourism Video

Jamaica Video