Author: Kristi
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YS Falls, St Elizabeth, Jamaica
So it took me over thirteen years but I finally visited YS Falls this past summer (2016). I made the journey partly because I’ve been saying forever that I would, and partly because it was a million degrees outside and I would have done anything to cool down in August in Jamaica. From Black River…
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Jamaican Dancers at Black River Day Festival
Black River has a festival every July 30 to celebrate the town, its history and its own little culture down on the south coast of Jamaica. From what I’ve read in the media this festival gets bigger and better each year and since I’ve become very familiar with the south coast over the last few…
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Random Magic in Jamaica
We all know that magic exists everywhere in Jamaica. But have you ever actually stumbled upon a totally random magic show in the most unlikely place? I don’t know how I packed so much into one night but this event happened on the same night I went crab hunting in the dark after midnight and…
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Crab Hunting in Jamaica
After years of being an angel of mercy and dodging hundreds of crabs with my car on Jamaican roads, I finally joined the dark side and became the grim reaper. I went on an impromptu crab hunting expedition. After the heavy rains of tropical storm Earl hit the south coast earlier this month the crabs…
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A Few Lessons on “How To” in Jamaica
When I come home from Jamaica and look back through the hundreds of pictures I’ve taken I always run across a few that would make good lessons on how to do some simple things to make life a little easier on vacation. Here are some of those pics and a few funny little lessons on…
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Somewhere on the Appleton Estate
It’s usually in the last few days of any trip that I make the most magical discoveries and it’s always done by meeting random people, adding an attitude of trust and a simple “just go with it” vibe. This has never failed me yet! During my last 16-day jaunt to Jamaica, by way…
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Jamaica Discovery Tours
This is a sponsored post submitted by Jamaica Discovery Tours & Vacations. Although I’ve never experienced touring with Jamaica Discovery I’d never say no to a tour company that approaches me looking for a help boosting their services. I know that many of my readers are “do-it-yourselfers” but it never hurts to have options and…
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Perfect for Independent Travelers
This accommodation is no longer operating as it was when I reviewed it. I have chosen to keep this published just to show readers the kinds of accommodations that are possible to experience in Jamaica. [separator type=”thin”] You may remember my review of Villa Bleu near Ocho Rios from last year. It’s a beautiful accommodation…