Category: The Jamaica Chronicles

  • Why Negril is Our Go-To Girls’ Trip Destination

    Why Negril is Our Go-To Girls’ Trip Destination

    For me, my friends, and my family, Negril has become the spot for our girls’ trips. There’s just something about its quiet, calm atmosphere that makes it the perfect place to truly unwind, reconnect, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s where we can relax, be pampered, and let the stress of everyday life melt away.…

  • #WordlessWednesday: Backyard Vibes
  • A Brief Stay at Hotel Riu Montego Bay

    A Brief Stay at Hotel Riu Montego Bay

    Watch the full video on YouTube | Scenes from Riu Montego Bay What started off as a disappointing experience, turned into a fun mini retreat. While anxiously awaiting departure as I sat in the dreaded middle seat on a JetBlue A320 aircraft, I noticed it was taking longer than usual for us to leave the…

  • The Jamaican Chronicles: Family Dinner at Bunch A Grape Restaurant

    The Jamaican Chronicles: Family Dinner at Bunch A Grape Restaurant

    Watch the full video on YouTube | Bunch ‘A’ Grape Seafood Restaurant Another highlight from my trip is when I had dinner with my family at this wonderful restaurant. Bunch a Grape is a seafood restaurant located in Alligator Pond, Manchester, Jamaica. Another establishment with vibrant colors. Our food was freshly made, and we even…

  • The Jamaican Chronicles: Friday Morning Market

    The Jamaican Chronicles: Friday Morning Market

    Watch the short video on YouTube | Scenes from Santa Cruz Market Question: Is it even considered a complete trip without a visit to Santa Cruz Market? Answer: NO. I don’t think there was ever a summer that I did not visit Jamaica as a kid. Apart from the obvious beach trips, I remember being…

  • The Jamaican Chronicles: The Return to Sweet Spice

    The Jamaican Chronicles: The Return to Sweet Spice

    Watch the full video on YouTube | Dinner at Sweet Spice During my recent stay in Negril, I was able to revisit this wonderful restaurant. My aunt and sister both love this place and always make it a point to dine in whenever we are in the area. I was so happy to have my…

  • The Jamaican Chronicles: Shops on the Beach

    The Jamaican Chronicles: Shops on the Beach

    Watch the full video on YouTube | Exploring the shops on Negril Beach One of my favorite things to do while spending time in Negril is to explore the shops along the beach. My friend and I decided on getting matching seashells. We also spent time looking through bracelets and other souvenirs. I just loved…

  • The Jamaica Chronicles: An evening out in Black River.

    The Jamaica Chronicles: An evening out in Black River.

    After returning to Braes River from spending the weekend in Negril, I laid low in an attempt to recover from my beach shenanigans. It was nice sitting out on the veranda and completing word search puzzles. There was also never a dull moment outside. At any moment you could see some kind of animal passing…

  • The Jamaican Chronicles: A Weekend in Negril Part II.

    The Jamaican Chronicles: A Weekend in Negril Part II.

    Before reading, please check out A Weekend in Negril Part 1 here. The following morning was just as relaxing. We woke up at the crack of dawn and filled up on fruits before returning to the beach for another day of swimming. The water was a little on the chilly side this morning and it took…