]]> Cuba Holidays from the U.K. is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

Cuba holidays photo from wikipedia.org

Cuba Holidays

Cuba is an intriguing place with a rich history and culture that many in the world may never have the chance to see. Countries like the U.S. have a trade embargo in effect which bar tourism and traveling to the island. I have seen Cuba Holidays flights advertised in the airports in Jamaica and been tempted to hop on but the trouble I might get in was a deterrent.

British citizens traveling from the U.K. can take direct flights using a holidays in Cuba specialist that can arrange travel and accommodations in country. Traveling to Cuba from the U.K. makes for a great holiday to an exotic tropical destination which may just be exactly what you are looking for if you live in cities like London where the weather is never quite tropical.

If you in Jamaica and take a trip to Jamaica I would love to hear about it. Contact us with your Cuba trip reports and vacation information.

]]> Mountain and Road Cycling Group in Jamaica is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

I cam across the BikeNutz grooup for Jamaican cyclists through my connection with the organizers of the Jamaica Fat Tire Festival and I receive a daily email in regards to cycling all over the island that has become a valuable resource to me as an avid cyclist.

Mountain biking in Jamaica is spectacular and the number of trails, undeveloped roads and off road riding adventures is amazing. I’ve put a lot of miles on the two mountain bikes I brought to Jamaica and nuff of that was on the hard track trails above Negril in places like Red Ground where the single track runs through a rural community and the simple lifestyles and beautiful scenery are breathtaking to say the least. An early morning ride with the sun rising and birds chirping songs of encouragement can be a cleansing experience good for the heart and soul.

If you come to Jamaica and want to do some cycling please contact us to organize a cool Jamaican bike ride or join the group and link up with the next local cycling event such as the upcoming Maryland Gap Downhill Race.

Lunch afterwards at Café Blue above Irish Town, great food!

If you are a fan of cycling in Jamaica or seeking information for an upcoming ride consider joining the group below.

bikenutz | Google Groups

Description Cycling Group in Jamaica, using both Mountain and Road Bikes, with an interest to tour the island
Language English
Categories
Recreation >Sports >Cycling
Region : Caribbean >Jamaica
Group email
bikenutz@googlegroups.com

]]> Boothbay Harbor Maine Oceanfront Hotel is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

Boothbay Harbor is home to Browns Wharf Inn which is a family owned oceanfront hotel, restaurant and marina listed on TripAdvisor.com as the #1 Rated Boothbay Harbor Maine Oceanfront Hotel. They offer 70 oceanview rooms with balconies that provide `excellent views of the sunsets and luxurious property. All rooms offer air conditioning, refrigerators, coffee maker, free WiFi and Flatscreen HDTV and you may not want to leave it’ so nice.

This historic and scenic location sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and has been serving delicious seafood for over 50 years as the premier Booth Harbor Restaurant. Enjoy fine dining and world class service with fresh local catch of the day or a leisure stroll along the wharf and relax in the comfortable ocean breeze. Take a tour of Boothbay Harbor via the old footbridge and a walk through time as you take a walking tour or available trolley service through the historic township.

Browns Wharf Inn is a great American vacation experience rich in culture and atmosphere. Check out there website at BrownsWharfInn.com for more details.

]]> Help Haiti Now is a post from: Jamaica 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.

]]> Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Resorts and Hotels is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

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.

Beach Resorts in 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 Oceanfront 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 Myrtle Beach Resorts 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.

]]> Travel and leisure articles directory is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

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.

]]> Old Jamaican in the Caribbean Sea is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

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.

]]> Online shopping at ShopWiki for Jamaica Vacations is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

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.

]]> Some Negril summer sunset photos is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

Here are some photos of sunsets in Negril for Summer 2009. Negril sunsets are beautiful year round but something about summertime in Negril makes the sunsets more colorful and brilliant. Sunsets on the beach are nice but I prefer the West End Negril sunsets from great spots like Ricks Cafe and LTU Pub.

]]> Luggage, leather goods & briefcases for travel is a post from: Jamaica Vacations

Luggage is a practical item with a status quality to it. What I mean is that luggage is rather simple when you think of it as a bag to carry your things but one can also be judged by the quality or brand of the luggage they carry.

Name brand luggage from manufacturers like Hartmann luggage and Delsey Luggage or Tumi luggage show the world that the items in your case are worthy of a find piece of luggage and you are a serious traveler.

The luggage you carry can actually make you seem to be more or different than who you truly are for certain people who worship status symbols such as name brands. When shopping for luggage be certain to consult a proper luggage guide so you can understand the different types of luggage and the construction techniques that go into them.