Beyond the Beaches in Jamaica (video podcast)

Maryl catches up with Diann Holland and the lay-back vibe of the Jamaica Tourism Board to discuss the obvious parts to visiting Jamaica: culture, food, and beaches while also getting beyond the basics to explore the real Jamaica. This is part of our on-going series helping travelers get to know destinations better before visiting.

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Another Side of Jamaica, Kingston

For me, the Morgan Harbor Hotel was a place of legend – personal legend. My father was briefly stationed in Jamaica during his time with the US Navy,... [Read more]

Drinking the Water and Traveling

On my first trip to Jamaica, I religiously avoided drinking the water. Instead, I overdosed on caffeine with Coca Colas at every meal. Nothing fought the heat like an ice cold Coke, sometimes two. On the morning of my second day, as I met with my boss to debrief before our meetings, he casually asked “Do you always drink soda for breakfast?” [Read... [Read more]