Worth A Visit
Welcome to Zimbali Retreat’s Mountain Cooking Studio
Here’s an interesting article, jamaica-gleaner.com, on Zimbali Retreat’s Mountain Cooking Studio. Located 20 minutes outside of Negril, Zimbali Retreats is located in a tropical mountain valley in Westmoreland. Zimbali Retreats is a true eco-tourism attraction which has been for over 5 years operating 100% from solar electricity. They have planted 500 fruit trees
36 Hours in Jamaica
Here’s a great article from the New York Times describing 36 hours in Jamaica. Also discovering Kingston, the writer sets out an itinerary for a fun filled 36 hours in Jamaica. “Sun, sand and sea: a timeless recipe, readily available throughout the Caribbean. But sun, sand, sea — and
A Visit to the Maroon Village in Charles Town, Portland
I’m currently working on a Community Tourism capacity building and training program in six rural Jamaican communities as part of my work, along with two other tourism consultants, Hugh Cresser and Dr. Anthony Hall. (see Expand Consulting). We are going to be conducting training with community persons on how to
Next Jakes Farm to Table Dinner is February 15
February 15 is the next Jakes Farm to Table Dinner on Dool’s Farm in Treasure Beach. If you haven’t yet experienced dining on the plains of Jamaica’s south coast, don’t miss this one! For my Jakes Dinner experience see: http://www.yardedge.net/good-food/dining-on-the-plains-an-organic-farm-dinner-in-st-elizabeth
Want to Go Hashing in Jamaica?
Here’s a great post about HASHING in Jamaica written by Dr. Susan Lowe, a holistic physician practising here in Kingston. Hashing is a mixture of athleticism and sociability, hedonism and hard work, a refreshing escape from the nine-to-five. Hashing is a fun combination of running and partying, where bands of
Island Potluck Tours Clifton Mount Coffee Farm
Join the two Rousseau sisters, Suzanne and Michelle, as they travel Jamaica, interviewing personalities and exploring unique tastes and sites. This week, they visit Clifton Mount Estate and get a first hand experience of what goes into Jamaica’s renowned Blue Mountain coffee. “Two Sisters and a Meal”…. there’s really no better
New Seville – Jamaica’s First Capital and One of Jamaica’s Most Fascinating Heritage Sites
The Spanish-Jamaican Foundation (SJF) and the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) join forces tomorrow, July 12, to formally open the New Seville Exhibit, a world class Jamaican heritage site which further illustrates Seville’s place in Jamaica’s rich history. The opening will see international representatives and members of the Seville community treated to the
Rockhouse Hotel & Spa Presents Monthly Outdoor Acoustic Concert Series
JOHNNY OSBOURNE AT ROCKHOUSE HOTEL OUTDOOR ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES Johnny Osbourne Inna Campfire Acoustical Fashion Hosted by Tifa and featuring DJ Max Glazer of the Federation Sound System Tuesday June 18, 2013 Doors at 8pm Performance begins promptly at 9pm JA$1000 Rockhouse Hotel & Spa and Pushcart Restaurant in Negril
Caribbean School of Architecture Stages Architectural Intervention for Ward Theatre
The Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA) will be hosting an event this Saturday, May 11 outside the Ward Theatre; “Re-Ward LIVE” which will feature an architectural intervention by students of CSA, street theatre performance (including and open mic) and opportunity for community involvement in creating sidewalk chalk art. The objective is