Jamaica

The Beach Boys Tease Us With Kokomo

August 30, 2010
By Island Tips

Aruba, Jamaica, oooowwww I wanna take ya to Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama, Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go. I was heading to the beach Saturday morning and The Beach Boys decided to sing their classic, Kokomo for us. As I sat there and took in the lyrics a...
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Jamaica No Longer Leading US Deportee List – CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM

August 19, 2010
By Island Tips

Jamaica No Longer Leading US Deportee List CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM The Bahamas were forced to accept 33 while Barbados received 30 and Antigua and Barbuda, 14. Twenty-three were sent back to St. Lucia, 22 to St. Vincent and ...
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Stay in the home where James Bond was born for (only) $5,280 per night

August 16, 2010
By Island Tips

James Bond wearing flip-flops instead of tuxedos? It’s all part of the story of GoldenEye Hotel and Resort, the northern Jamaican enclave where the super-suave spy was born from the mind of Ian Fleming. The author’s home, which was turned ...
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Report: Soon-to-open cruise port in Jamaica still in ‘deplorable’ condition

August 16, 2010
By USA Today

The historic Jamaican town of Falmouth is scheduled to begin welcoming cruise ships in October.
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Do-good-ism, in Jamaica

August 10, 2010
By Island Tips

The customs line entering Jamaica was an endless meandering of smiling faces happy to arrive in the Caribbean. While the line moved along quickly, it stretched on long enough for me to look around at who was visiting Jamaica with me. It was not difficult to know who was who
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How to Travel with a Newborn: Look for an All-Inclusive Package

August 3, 2010
By Island Tips
How to Travel with a Newborn: Look for an All-Inclusive Package

This Jamaica deal includes discounted lodging at an all-inclusive resort, money to get your newborn's first passport, and the services of a vacation nanny during your seven-night stay. AllInclusiveResorts - Jamaica - Caribbean - Travel and Tourism - Travel
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Toronto Sightseeing: Caribana 2010 Caribbean Festival

August 1, 2010
By Island Tips

The largest Caribbean festivals are held in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago respectively.  Toronto is the host to the largest Caribbean festival outside of the Caribbean: Caribana.  It also has been named the largest festival in North America.  Some are lucky enough to jump the fence when security turn around and be part of
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Toronto Sightseeing: Caribana Caribbean Festival

August 1, 2010
By Island Tips

The largest Caribbean festivals are held in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago respectively.  Toronto is the host to the largest Caribbean festival outside of the Caribbean: Caribana.  It also has been named the largest festival in North America.  Some are lucky enough to jump the fence when security turn around
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Peter Greenberg’s Hidden Gems: Jamaica

July 26, 2010
By Island Tips
Peter Greenberg’s Hidden Gems: Jamaica

What comes to mind when someone says “Jamaica?” Is it the white-sand beaches and crystalline waters? If so, you’re not alone. The sun, sand and surf are what makes Jamaica one of the top 10 destinations for Americans, with nearly...
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beachcombing

July 23, 2010
By Island Tips

I generally go down to Jamaica Beach area or to the Galveston Island State Park to use my park pass. Lots of times I go alone so I do try to be in a somewhat populated area. I get side tracked by looking at things and sometimes I forget to watch out ...
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