Travel Stories

• best in travel 2023

10 min read • Nov 15, 2022

With sandy beaches plus new hotels popping up, Jamaica is a perfect spot to unwind. Sheri-kae McLeod shows you how to unwind in Jamaica.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Oct 29, 2022

Whether you prefer the bus, a taxi or your own rental car, it’s easy to get around beautiful Jamaica.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

11 min read • Oct 26, 2022

From planning and finances to etiquette and safety, here are some top tips to know before you go to Jamaica.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Oct 3, 2022

Ackee and saltfish for breakfast, curried goat for lunch, and an I-tal vegetarian dinner – local cuisine will teach you more about Jamaica than any resort.

• road trips

• destination practicalities

8 min read • Oct 2, 2022

If you’re looking for mountain views, a ride along the coast or a drive through quaint neighborhoods, these are some of the best road trips in Jamaica.

• activities

• art and culture

12 min read • Sep 22, 2022

Jamaica’s attractions range from hidden waterfalls to historic architecture and much more in between. Here are the best things to do there.

• hiking

• activities

6 min read • Sep 15, 2022

Venture beyond Jamaica's beaches and you'll discover a hiker's paradise where incredible walking trails scramble over mountain ridges. Here are the best.

• hiking

• activities

7 min read • Aug 20, 2021

Don’t cheat yourself by spending all your time at the beach, go out and explore Jamaica’s alluring national parks.

• family travel

• connections

6 min read • Jul 6, 2021

For the kids who love soaring above rainforest canopies to the ones who will happily spend the day splashing in the waves, the island nation of Jamaica is not…

• festivals and events

• art and culture

4 min read • Mar 11, 2021

Jamaica offers a year-round kind of bliss. Deciding when to go can get a little tricky, so here's our guide to picking the best time to visit Jamaica. 

• beaches

• activities

6 min read • Feb 26, 2021

From the gentle waves in Half Moon Beach to the surfer's paradise in Boston Bay Beach, here are the best beaches in Jamaica.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Nov 24, 2020

Almost six months after Jamaica reopened to visitors, Brendan Sainsbury visited to see what it was like.

• food

• food and drink

2 min read • May 1, 2020

Both a spice and a cooking method, Jamaican jerk is a classic taste in Jamaica.

• sports

• activities

7 min read • Jan 29, 2020

Is all lost when you show up injured for a destination marathon? As Matt Phillips discovers in Jamaica, there's still much to celebrate, savor and run for.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Oct 2, 2019

Conservation efforts by a slew of resorts throughout the Caribbean have helped increase sea turtle populations.

• health and wellness

• connections

4 min read • Aug 14, 2019

More than 40 years after reggae legend Peter Tosh sang 'Legalize It', Jamaica is finally recognizing the economic potential of its homegrown industry…

• beaches

• activities

4 min read • Feb 17, 2015

From reggae to dancehall, few countries are so defined by their music as Jamaica. For its size, the country produces more music than any other place on…

• festivals and events

• art and culture

5 min read • Nov 11, 2014

All too often, the Caribbean’s default tourist mode is its carefree picture of beaches and rum. Rinse and repeat: it’s a staggeringly successful formula…

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Sep 1, 2014

It’s known for its laidback Rastafarian spirit, but Jamaica also has much to offer adventure-seeking travellers. From climbing cascading waterfalls with…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Jan 23, 2013

Jamaica’s lovely landscape – with its crystalline waters, lush banana groves, and sheer mountains – combined with its confident, yet cool reggae demeanor,…