Jamaica Tours, Guides and Vacations

There have been many conversations had about the many similarities and the many differences between Haiti and Jamaica and I myself have used it as an example of why Jamaicans should care for their all important tourist industry by supporting local business and making sure more of the tourist money stays in Jamaica.

On occasion I have found myself stating that Jamaica is not so far from being just like Haiti a few more bad tourist seasons will certainly hold the country in poverty. Today we can see one of the great differences when you consider just how unlucky Haiti has been in recent times. Jamaica has it’s problems but for now Jamaicans should give thanks they are not Haitian.

Haiti must be the one of the saddest and strangest stories there is. Haiti has the kind of problems that normally only exist in the poorest regions of Africa and for being so close to the richest nation in the world they are poor beyond the imagination of many Jamaicans even. How can they ever overcome their latest and doubtless greatest tragedy? With the help of all humanity. From Americans to Jamaicans and all other nationalities we as humans must recognize the suffering our fellow humans are enduring and we must act now.

We are asking those interested to join us in supporting Yele Haiti by doing one of two things: Either you can use your cell phone to text “Yele” to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill), or you can click here to DONATE.

Are you thinking about that spring or summer vacation already? This harsh winter weather has many of us thinking about a nice relaxing summer vacation on a beach somewhere. I myself will be kicked back and relaxing in Negril beach this summer but I have considered other vacations while I am here in America.

Myrtle Beach is an idea I have been entertaining recently. They offer great choices of hotels, resorts and vacation rentals offering excellent accommodations and amenities and it is just a short drive from our home in Florida.

If you are trying to compare Myrtle Beach resorts and hotels then be sure to check out the current specials and vacation packages offered at MyrtleBeachSeasideResorts.com. You can plan your entire vacation using the resources they offer or you can at least find a great hotel and work from there. Whatever you do I hope you enjoy a vacation this year.

When you are bored and lonely with nothing left to do but hang out with your old man Rick (I hear ya Jane, I’ll blog more) and you are missing Negril Jamaica and the wonderful articles on JamaicaMAX you can spend some time reading up on other parts of the world by cheking out the Travel Articles at A1Articles.com which offers a wide variety of articles and reviews on worldwide travel destination.

I enjoyed reading about adventures like the Attractions for Travelers in Australia which gives me great ideas for where we might travel next after our time in Jamaica. Travel Articles are a great way for travel writers to syndicate their work to other travel websites and also a great way to supplement articles for writers who need a little help.

Here is a wonderful set of photos taken from the Negril Cliffs which features one of my favorite Jamaican fisherman out in the early morning as the sun rises on yet another beautiful Jamaica day. I watched this guy fish the local waters off and on for over a year before I settled to take his photo without his permission. I probably could have found him and asked him for it but it was nice to chat with him as he went on about his day completely oblivious to me while I sat and watched him from the seaside cliffs of a Negril resort in amazement at his strength and determination. Some of these Jamaica fisherman seem as old as the sea itself but do not be fooled, these guys are hard as stone and stronger than any two average men you know. They have been fishing these waters for over 50 years in many cases and pulled enough traps to feed a family for longer than I have been alive.

I was almost always amused and sometimes disgusted with how different our lives are and how as I sit there with my digital camera from the deck of my resort accommodations I can peer out into the distance and witness a real man working for a living from a hand carved dugout while I blog about my daily adventures and smoked a few spliffs over a cup of Blue Mountain Coffee in the comfort of my private room overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

It’s a sick and twisted world we live in and the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence but I would gladly trade my experiences and knowledge for his.

Tis the season for some shopping online and while taking care of some last minute holiday shopping I came to realize there are lots of things to purchase for a vacation in Jamaica that one may not normally own already. There is more to bring than the seasons hot bathing suit and a nice sun hat, sunscreen and new sandals can all make your Jamaican vacation a better experience and no mall can beat the selection and prices available online.

The holiday shopping season is often a great time to take advantage of discount prices and free shipping on everything from popular Christmas gifts like electronics or jewelry to the more mundane like office supply and personal products.

ShopWiki offers a huge selection of buying guides so you can make informed shopping decisions using the comparative reviews and information on products you use every day. There are literally 1000’s of gift guides that detail the unique aspect or features of every product you can imagine and the best places online to buy them. If you’re doing some last minute shopping online for gifts this season consider tossing in some accessories for your vacation like a new dress for the weekend party or disposable underwater cameras for your Jamaica scuba diving adventures and capture the best memories you can.