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A Piece of Paradise: Half Moon Resort, Jamaica

It’s been nearly a week since I returned from Jamaica and I’m officially going through withdrawal.  Food doesn’t taste the same without that smoked jerk flavoring, I miss the sweet sounds of conversations in Patois (and being called empress :-)) and I long for the overall laid back island lifestyle. I had a blast at […]

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Reggae SumFest 2011

  In a few short days, I’ll be returning to the island of Jamaica for the greatest reggae show on earth, Reggae SumFest! For over 18 years, Reggae SumFest has brough tens of thousands of international music lovers together for the best in reggae, dance hall and other international acts such as Jay Z, Destiny’s […]

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Visit Jamaica: Once You Go, You Know

I had the pleasure of joining the Jamaica Tourist Board, some of their industry partners and several SoCal travel agents for the 2011 Destination Product Update in Los Angeles, CA. Held at the Olympic Collection Conference Center, the festivities started with dinner and networking.  The chicken and fish options were great, but Caribbean ambiance put […]

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Four Tips for Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest

**Update: For a full list of Reggae Sumfest Frequently asked questions answered, check out this post: Reggae Sumfest FAQ   Jamaica — the land of sun, sea and sonic sound!  Soca and calypso may fuel the parties throughout the Caribbean, but in Jamaica, reggae is king! Every July, thousands of reggae and dance hall lovers […]

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Happy Bob Marley Day!

Exodous Nine Mile Jamaica

Emancipate yourself from mental slavery.  None but ourselves can free our mind… Rise up this morning. Smiled with the rising sun. Three little birds, pitch by my door step. Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true. Saying, this is my message to you. Don’t worry… Ocho Rios Today there is lot of unsuspected status which […]

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