Author: Kristi
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Sea Cliff Hotel – Portland, Jamaica
Before I begin this review, here’s a bit of back story on how my visit came to be. Last year, around this same time I was way out in Portland reviewing the beautiful San Bar Villa. The young butler from that villa accompanied me to Reach Falls one day and on our drive back he…
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Waterfield Retreat – Montego Bay
Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of experiencing a guest house in Montego Bay unlike any other that I’ve ever reviewed. I almost couldn’t wait to come home so I could start sorting through my photos and collecting my thoughts about this one-of-a-kind oasis hidden high up in the hills overlooking Montego Bay. RETREAT…
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How Do I Make Money Travel Blogging?
As the person who has kept up with this madness for over nine years my answer to the above question will be as honest as they come. How do you make money with a travel blog? The simple answer? You don’t. You make money by selling things. I think the general impression most of…
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The Rich People at Half Moon Resort
Last year around this time I was hired to review Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and although the ultra luxury vacation is not my style I had no problem at all pretending to fit in at this type of establishment. In fact, I loved being there so much that I returned to the…
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Phones, Smart Phones & Communicating in Jamaica
I think it’s safe to assume that everyone nowadays owns a smart phone so this post is about communicating with them in Jamaica and how to get the most out of your smart phone experience there. I wrote a similar post to this many years ago but times change, technology changes and everything is different…
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The Beginners Guide to Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios aka “Ochi†Located on Jamaica’s north coast, Ocho Rios is another one of the island’s main tourist hubs. Ochi is in the parish of St Ann, also referred to as the “garden parish†because of its lush, green hillsides surrounding the town. Ocho Rios in English means “eight rivers†and the town…
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The Beginners Guide to Montego Bay
Montego Bay aka “Mobay†As a tourist, it is highly likely that you’ll fly into Montego Bay when arriving in Jamaica, so the first parish you’ll touch is St James. Montego Bay is the capital city of St James, located on the northwestern tip of the island and is referred to as “the second…
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Starting a Business in Jamaica – Things to Consider
After going through the motions of conjuring up a business idea in Jamaica and actually executing it, here are some notes I took about the entire process. Please be advised that the information in this post is only written as a result of my experiences. These pieces of advice should be taken in the very…
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How to Obtain a Jamaican Tax Registration Number (TRN)
Obtaining a Jamaican TRN is one of the easiest business processes to complete in Jamaica. It costs nothing and can be done in a matter of a couple hours depending on wait times at the tax office you choose. A TRN or Tax Registration Number in Jamaica is useful for a number of different things…