Pon Di Road Weekly Roundup: Pon Di Road (Season 2) #17 – Prospect Plantation (Part 1)

Despite its size the island of Jamaica is bursting with so many activities it’s hard to see them all in just one trip. Travel junkies Calee, Stephen and baby Nyla prove this more and more each week with a new webisode of Pon Di Road in Jamaica. As we look forward to the premiere of a brand new webisode today, let’s take a look back at “Pon Di Road (Season 2) #17 – Prospect Plantation (Part 1)” in the roundup!

Prospect Plantation is an agricultural property established in the 18th Century set high up in the hills of Ocho Rios, overlooking the Caribbean sea. One of Jamaica’s oldest remaining plantations, is today the setting of one of the most unique and captivating tours worldwide. In this webisode we join Calee and Stephen on a jitney ride through the 18th century Prospect Plantation in Ocho Rios. Here they learn some of the island’s history and try their hands at climbing a coconut tree.

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December 29, 2011 at 2:43 pm | News & Updates | No comment

Pon Di Road Weekly Roundup: Pon Di Road ( Season 2) #16 – Firefly, Oracabessa

“Pon Di Road in Jamaica” continues each week with a brand new webisode showcasing our favourite travel trio on their exploration of all things Jamaican. Now, as we get ready to see where the adventure takes them next, let us take a look back at last week’s Pon Di Road ( Season 2) #16 – Firefly, Oracabessa.

In this webisode Calee, Stephen and Nyla visit what was once the exquisite vacation home of playwright, songwriter and international celebrity Noel Coward. Firefly boasts one of the most amazing views of Jamaica’s coast. Join them on their exploration of this lovely hideaway.

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December 22, 2011 at 2:10 pm | News & Updates | No comment

Weddings & Honeymoons: Honeymooning on Jamaica’s South Coast

Known to be one of the most romantic getaways in the world Jamaica’s landscape is filled with stunning waterfalls, streams, rivers, forests, mountains and plains promising endless activities for couples to engage in. It is for this very reason that the island

For couples looking for more than tropical beaches and luxury resorts, Jamaica’s sleepy South Coast is an ideal location for a laid back, semi-secluded romantic honeymoon getaway. Travelling on the magnetic South Coast, you’ll discover a treasure chest of coves and bays, where the Caribbean meets the island’s sandy and sometimes rocky shores. A mixture of dark and white-sand stretches, rocky coves, fishermen’s enclaves and secluded swimming spots, the South Coast’s shores promise a range of possibilities off the beaten path of Jamaica’s more popular North Coast.

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December 16, 2011 at 12:23 pm | The South Coast, Weddings & Honeymoons, What to Do | No comment

Pon Di Road Weekly Roundup: Pon Di Road (Season 2) #15 – Falmouth

With so many things to do, see and taste in Jamaica, travel trio Calee, Stephen and baby Nyla are always on the move. From exotic beaches and secluded waterfalls to luxurious hotels and succulent food, these three have wasted no time on their journey “Pon Di Road in Jamaica”. As we anxiously await the premiere of a brand new webisode, let’s take a look back at Pon Di Road (Season 2) #15 – Falmouth in the roundup!

In this webisode we join our travel family on an adventure through time as they pay a visit to the sleepy, historic Falmouth town in Trelawny. Here, among other significant sites they stop by St. Peter’s Anglican Church, one of the oldest Anglican churches in Jamaica where they walk through the old graveyard and admire the Georgian architecture. Take a walk with them in the video above!

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December 15, 2011 at 3:02 pm | News & Updates | No comment

News & Updates: Win a Trip to Jamaica with the “Roots to Reggae” Promotion!

Ever dreamed of laying on a beach on the tropical island of Jamaica with nothing to do but listen to the soothing sounds of Reggae music in your ear? lf you’re a true lover of Jamaican music then your dream vacation is right at your fingertips. This is your chance win a trip to Jamaica with the Jamaica Tourist Board and JamaicansMusic.com’s “Roots to Reggae” Promotion!

Entrants will have the chance to qualify for the Grand prize of an all expense paid trip to Jamaica by submitting a 2 minute video on why you love Jamaica and Jamaican music. The winner gets the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to explore Jamaican music from “Roots to Reggae!” during Jamaica’s annual “Reggae Month” celebrations in February 2012.

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December 13, 2011 at 6:51 pm | News & Updates | No comment

Pon Di Road Weekly Roundup: Pon Di Road (Season 2) #14 – Beaches Boscobel

Our adventurous travel trio are at it again. Calee, Stephen and baby Nyla are loving Jamaica more and more each week as their entertaining exploration of the island continues with the webisode series Pon Di Road in Jamaica. Now as we look forward to today’s premiere of a brand new webisode, let’s take a look back at last week’s Pon Di Road (Season 2) #14 – Beaches Boscobel.

In this webisode Calee and Stephen make their way to the lovely family beachfront hideaway Beaches Boscobel in Ocho Rios on Jamaica’s sophisticated north coast. Here they spend some time with Nyla at “Camp Sesame” (the hotel’s kids club) where they enjoy fun and games with Elmo before heading off on an Island Routes Catamaran ride along the coast.

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December 8, 2011 at 12:39 pm | News & Updates | No comment

Travel Resources: 5 Must Visit Museums and Galleries in Jamaica

Aside from its legendary beaches, stunning vistas, vibrant nightlife and wide array of delectable delights Jamaica is also celebrated for its rich culture. The island has numerous repositories of artistic treasures that display everything from exuberant folk art, prints, paintings, and sculptures to Bob Marley’s famous music studio – there’s no better way to immerse yourself in Jamaican culture than on a visit to one of our many museums and galleries. For the traveler interested in seeing this side of the island, here is a list of 5 Must Visit Museums and Galleries in Jamaica:

Bob Marley Museum, Kingston

The King of Reggae music and still to this day the most influential musician to come out of Jamaica is the legend, Bob Marley and a trip to Kingston is not complete without a visit to Bob Marley Museum. The museum is located on the site of the legendary musician’s home, which he purchased in 1975. This house, featuring 19th-century architecture, was Marley’s home until his death in 1981. It was converted into a museum six years later by his wife, Mrs Rita Marley. Brilliant red, green and yellow colours decorate the exterior of the creaky wooden house on 56 Hope Road where the museum is located.

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December 8, 2011 at 9:23 am | Kingston, Ocho Rios, Travel Resources, What to Do, Where to Visit | No comment

Pon Di Road Weekly Roundup: Pon Di Road (Season 2) #13 – Greenwood Great House

Another week has brought us to another journey “Pon Di Road in Jamaica”. Our favourite travel family simply cannot get enough of the fun-filled family activities and attractions Jamaica has to offer. Thus far in this the second season of the popular web series we’ve seen them travel from Portland to Trelawny to explore some of the island’s off the beaten path sites and attractions and we’ve loved every minute of it.

As we count the hours to the premier of a brand new webisode, let’s take a look back at Pon Di Road (Season 2) #13 – Greenwood Great House. Jamaica’s rich history and culture are equally appealing as its white sand beaches and vibrant nightlife. Across the island visitors will find various monuments and relics that speak to a plantation era of both hardship and triumph. Sitting high on a hill 11km east of Ironshore in Jamaica’s western parish of St. James the fascinating Greenwood Great House is over 200 years old.

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December 1, 2011 at 3:09 pm | News & Updates | No comment

Where to Visit: YS Falls, Jamaica

Jamaica’s South Coast is a destination well known for its untouched beauty and natural wonders. Complete with charming fishing villages, miles of untamed beaches, excellent food, magnificent panoramic views over deep blue sea, wooded valleys and old plantations (to name a few) this rustic piece of paradise has immense appeal.

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Nestled within a secluded valley on the less traveled South Coast, YS Falls is one of the most beautiful and pristine natural attractions in Jamaica. On this nature-based attraction located on a working cattle and horse farm vacationers are invited to enjoy an intimate experience with a spectacular 7-tiered cascading waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation, exciting canopy rides which carreen you down the alley high above the falls, river tube rides and spectactular views. A tractor drawn jitney takes you through a working thoroughbred horse and cattle farm to the hidden valley – home to the waterfalls.

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December 1, 2011 at 11:37 am | The South Coast, What to Do, Where to Visit | No comment