Category: Jamaica Hidden Treasures
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Ghetto Beach – Ocho Rios
This place isn’t really called “ghetto beach”. It’s more commonly referred to as Little Dunns River but a friend of mine introduced it to me as Ghetto beach, so the name stuck. This little hideaway is located right outside Ocho Rios, off the main highway across from Dunns River falls. The hike down the hillside…
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Glistening Waters – Falmouth, Jamaica
Glistening Waters, also known as Luminous Lagoon, in Falmouth is probably one of the coolest natural wonders I’ve ever seen and was well worth the time and $20. A dear friend of mine told me about it years ago and I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go, just never did until trip #8. The ONLY downside to…
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More Jamaican Countryside
A while back I posted about the beauty of getting out and seeing Jamaica’s countryside. See that post HERE. There’s more to this island than just beaches and hotels. You could stop anywhere on a roadside and get out for a hike and see some of the most beautiful greenery. The rolling hills seem endless…
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“Laughing Wata” – Mammee Bay, Jamaica
Jamaica Waterfalls I know I say this about almost every post I make LOL….but this too, is one of my most treasured experiences in Jamaica. I would have never found this little hidden gem if it weren’t by the suggestion of my local friends who decided to take me there. Its called “laughing wata”, I…
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Jamaican Countryside
Pictures of Jamaican Countryside When most people think of a Jamaica vacation they undoubtedly think of sun, sand and tropical blender drinks. That’s what a Caribbean vacation is about right? But if you’ve read any of my blog you’d know that’s not what my vacations are about! Get out of that chair and off the…
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Jamaican Children – A National Treasure
Children in Jamaica A true hidden treasure in Jamaica are the children. They are by FAR my favorite way to spend time there. For the most part the children I’ve met in Jamaica are not shy or quiet at all! They’re the exact opposite .bold and outgoing. The questions that come out of their mouths are…
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Fire Water – St Anns Bay, Jamaica
Fire on the Water I would have never seen this little treasure if it hadn’t been for Daggerin Mondays in the hills of St Ann’s Bay, and the random Jamaican guy we picked up in the car, who took us there. It was after a long night of partying but was WELL worth the extra…