Jamaica
Living the Dream at Jamaica’s Bluefields Bay Villas
With two toddlers and a full-time job, I frequently feel like my days (and nights) are an endurance test. Sometimes—like when I’m changing the diaper of one squirming child as the other is getting into my makeup and our dinner is in danger of burning—I fantasise about a world in
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Ghostly Thrills Await at the Rose Hall Great House Tour
Today, the grounds of the former Rose Hall plantation, a seaside stretch of land on the outskirts of Montego Bay, boasts world-class golf courses and five-star resorts. Yet if there is anywhere in Jamaica that’s still haunted by the ghosts of its past, it is here. The Rose Hall Great
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S is for Sesame Street at Beaches Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Some people go for the weed, while others go for the jerk chicken, the beach, or the reggae. Those, I’m sure, are all excellent reasons for going to Jamaica, but one of my top reasons is the Cookie Monster. After all, as a mom, there’s nothing quite like seeing my
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The Rivers Run Through Jamaica: 4 Watery Routes for Adventure
When I was trying to get pregnant, I put off going to Jamaica, because Island Routes Caribbean Adventures does not recommend river tubing if you’re expecting. That’s how keen I was for tubing the White River; I was planning my whole trip around it. Needless to say, this year, when
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Eat Jamaica – 5 Jamaican Foods You Won’t Want to Skip!
When you sit down to dinner in Jamaica, you get an authentic taste of the island—its tropical geography, its varied history, and its contemporary cultural currents. Some of Jamaica’s foods are perfect for the whole family, while others are for mum and dad only. Here is a Jamaican journey through
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Touring Jamaica 3 Can’t-Miss Tours and Attractions
The island of Jamaica is 10,991 km² packed with dazzling natural beauty and significant history. A visit to this splendid emerald isle wouldn’t be complete without experiencing some of that history and beauty first hand. While some people like nothing more than to rot on the beach with a good
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5 Cool Caribbean Plus 2 Fab Florida Waterparks Equals Water Fun for Your Adventurous Family!
Fun in the sun is the goal of a tropical vacation! But when you have little ones who may not be ready for the voracious waves of the ocean, choosing a resort with a fantastic waterpark can add so much more to your family holiday. And for those who are
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7 Resorts to Satisfy the Most Choosy Traveller – Your Teens & Tweens!
It’s one thing to fret over travelling with babies and toddlers (sleep patterns, misplaced loveys, milk pump!) but what happens as the kids get older? It absolutely becomes easier to travel with older, more independent children, but the next stage of travel planning brings the desire to ensure their needs
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Where Kids Stay Free in Mexico and the Caribbean
Don’t miss out on these “Kids Stay FREE” specials at select resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean!! Book by April 15, 2018, for travel between May 1 to October 31, 2018. Cancun/Riviera Maya, Mexico Moon Palace Cancun – Kids (age 0-17) stay free when accompanied by at least 1
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Magical Disney Cruising Aboard the Disney Fantasy
I bumped into Captain Hook on the way to dinner one evening, just after my girls and I chatted with Peter Pan on the staircase. So I wasn’t at all surprised to get a hug from Goofy as he emerged from the elevator. There’s something magical about Disney that affects
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