Category: Ocho Rios
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Nine Nights, Five Beds – The First 24 Hours
A long time ago I had an idea that it would be hilarious to produce a TV show based on this blog. But it wouldn’t have just been about Jamaica travel, it would have been about dragging along foreigners who are less familiar with Jamaica, to see if they could enjoy doing it how I…
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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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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…
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Villa Bleu – St Ann, Jamaica
This villa 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”] I’m so thankful that this blog has connected me with some of the most awesome people in…
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Whistling Villa – Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Although I didn’t actually stay at Whistling Villa in Runaway Bay, I had the pleasure of touring this property, photographing it and putting together a beautiful video for it, seen below. The owners of this villa are the same people who own these cute vacation apartments that I did stay at and review in Salem.…
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Club Caribbean Court – Salem, St Ann
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of being invited to check out a couple of great vacation apartments in a prime spot on Jamaica’s north coast. I stayed in one of the apartments and was able to walk through the other one for the purpose of this review. Both of these apartments…
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St Ann, Jamaica
Back to my parish project which I’ve procrastinated on for some time now, knowing that St Ann would be my biggest one. So moving east and clockwise from Trelawny, we hit the parish of St Ann. What I’ve Learned in St Ann I’ve basically learned everything I know about life in Jamaica in St Ann. …
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Simply The Best – Fried Chicken in Jamaica
The Name Says It All It’s called “Simply The Best” for a reason. I’m sure you’re probably tired of hearing about my fried chicken escapades all around Jamaica but this is THE one. I will stop bothering you with fried chicken posts after this one. My apologies go out to Red October and High Hopes…
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Pineapple Court Hotel – Ocho Rios
Ochi Lovers – You Can Totally Afford This! I just returned from another 17 days in Jamaica and have decided to do my reviews in the order they happened. Pineapple Court Hotel was where I spent my first three nights back on the island and I don’t have one single complaint about it.…