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St Kitts Is Getting Two Major New Museums

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The historic Fort Thomas property in St Kitts, is entering a bold new chapter. The 8.7-acre site, long a silent witness to Saint Kitts’ past, will soon be home to a transformative $30 million development that blends culture, education, and tourism. Prime Minister Terrance Drew led the official groundbreaking for The Symbol of Love Museum […]

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JetBlue Is Adding More Flights From Fort Lauderdale to Kingston, Jamaica

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The art. The history. The vibes. Travelers heading to Jamaica’s capital city will soon have more options. Starting Dec. 4, JetBlue will significantly expand its service to Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport, adding multiple new daily flights from Fort Lauderdale. The schedule will move to between two and three flights each day from FLL, ramping […]

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Jamaica Targets Latin America — and New Frontiers — in Next Tourism Push

Jamaica is widening its lens for growth, placing emerging markets at the center of its tourism agenda for 2026 — with its eyes set on Latin America, following the trend of a number of top competing Caribbean destinations. Tourism Director Donovan White said that deepening engagement in new markets — particularly across Latin America — is […]

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A New Way to Experience Jamaica: Cooking, Crafting and Exploring With Locals

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Cooking callaloo with a farmer’s family in the hills outside Montego Bay. Learning the art of basket weaving from a craftswoman whose skills were passed down through generations. Joining fishermen for a morning on the sea before tasting the catch in a seaside village. These are the kinds of experiences Jamaica wants international travelers to […]


Jamaica Targets Latin America — and New Frontiers — in Next Tourism Push

White-sand beaches, reggae rhythms drifting on the breeze, and a warm Jamaican welcome — you don’t need a luxury budget to experience it all. While Jamaica is home to some of the Caribbean’s most famous all-inclusive resorts, it’s also one of the best islands for affordable stays. From Negril’s legendary Seven Mile Beach to the […]

10 Boutique Resorts in Jamaica for the Ultimate Laid-Back Escape

Jamaica is a vibe you feel before you hear it — in the sway of palm trees, the heat on your skin, the way strangers become friends by the second verse. It’s a place where staying small means experiencing something big: immersion in real Jamaican culture, connection to the land, and design rooted in place, […]

Jamaica Is Seeing Tourism Growth From an Emerging Market: Latin America

Jamaica is speaking a new tourism language this summer—one with deeper roots in Spanish and Portuguese. As planes touch down from Panama City, Lima and Quito, a quiet transformation is taking shape: Latin America is no longer a distant market. It’s a direct connection. For years, Jamaica has drawn millions from the United States, Canada […]

This Montego Bay All-Inclusive Is Going (Kind of) Family-Friendly

It’s long been one one of the top adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica. But now the S Hotel Montego Bay is going a bit more family-friendly.  While it won’t be a totally family-friendly resort, beginning July 1, the resort will start welcoming younger guests. That will mean kids aged 8 and up will be able […]

Lisbon to Montego Bay: Jamaica’s New European Gateway Takes Flight

Montego Bay just got a little closer to Europe. Starting today, Wednesday, June 4, Jamaica officially welcomes a new weekly nonstop flight connecting Lisbon, Portugal with Montego Bay. Operated by World2Fly, the service marks a major milestone in Jamaica’s growing push to deepen ties with Continental Europe. The inaugural flight, which arrived on June 4, […]

Inside Ralph Lauren’s Corner of Jamaica, Where Style and Legacy Live by the Sea

There are places that trade in flash, and there are places that don’t need to. Round Hill is the latter. This isn’t a resort that tries to keep up with the moment—it’s a destination that helped define one. Set on 110 acres of lush hillside just west of Montego Bay, Round Hill wears its legacy […]

The 10 Best Hotels in Montego Bay, Jamaica, From All-Inclusive Icons to Villa Hideaways

Montego Bay is one of the Caribbean’s great hotel destinations — a place where legendary resorts meet new expressions of luxury. It’s a city that merges vibrant culture with polished hospitality, where days are measured in ocean breezes, barefoot walks, and the clink of glasses at sunset. From timeless icons to adults-only escapes, these are […]

Jamaica Just Tapped Usain Bolt As the Island's New Global Tourism Ambassador

Jamaica’s tourism growth hasn’t been quite as brisk as the island might like in the last year. And with the Jamaica Tourist Board looking to change that, it’s made the natural choice: tapping the world’s fastest man: Usain Bolt.  The Olympic legend has been officially named as the island’s new Global Tourism Ambassador.  The announcement […]
About Jamaica

Welcome to Jamaica, an island renowned for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. Located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is a veritable paradise for travelers seeking a tropical getaway.

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