Jamaica

We say Jamaica and we think excitement, chill, great food, culturally rich and up with amazing positivity. This island stands out not only for its athletes and music but also for the relaxed atmosphere that surround and embraces your soul.

After arriving in Montego Bay airport we headed directly for the RIU resort Montego Bay. Only 10 minutes ride away, you are immediately immersed in the islands vibes. The property is large as it is three hotels located near each other, RIU Reggae, RIU Montego Bay and RIU Palace. Lots of people and noisy but we love to stop here just to catch the island vibes.

We spend time deep in the cockpit country in Trelawny rediscovering the tiny village in which I was born. Still remote but no longer the sleepy quiet place I remember. The vistas more magnificent than I remembered and still a lovely cool part of the country.

Kingston, as always has many surprises. From the hills of St Andrew you can mostly se all the way to Port Royal and the new shipping terminal. The dining experience varies but a few restaurants we visited had excellent food, beverages and service. The Tap House and Peppathyme on the grounds of the Constant Spring Golf course and Uncorked too located in the Town Center Plaza on Constant Spring road.

This visit we went to Little Ochie in Manchester for fish and festival by the beach, low key and enjoyable place. The highlight of our trip was a visit to Hampden Estates in Trelawny. Hampden is the home of the famous Rum Fire and several aged versions. Tucked deep in cockpit country it is a challenging drive to get there as drivable roads are barely existing. However, the tour and lunch experience we had was well worth the uneven, bumpy and pothole ride to get there.