Comments on J The Travel Authority: Wild & Wonderful Jamaica

I still haven't made it to Jamaica but after r...

2011-11-14T06:05:12.474-05:00

I still haven't made it to Jamaica but after reading through this post I feel I've been missing out and need to plan it.

We visited Jamaica a few years ago and traveled ar...

2009-11-02T10:40:49.858-05:00

We visited Jamaica a few years ago and traveled around the western half of the island - driving to Negril, Black River, Treasure Beach, Mandeville and then up to Falmouth. It was an amazing 10 days, and we can't wait to return! Next time we're definitely heading over the eastern half, Port Antonio and the Blue Mountains. Jamaica is a wonderful destination - certainly worth much more than just an all-inclusive hide-away if you ask me.

Hi Ready Mom, Yes, wherever I go, even highly-tour...

2009-10-26T16:38:00.380-04:00

Hi Ready Mom, Yes, wherever I go, even highly-touristy areas, I try to find the sights that are more off the radar. I do a lot of research before my trips, hoping to find something that might be a little different from the tried and true. Thanks for your comments.

I appreciate that you're always including the ...

2009-10-26T16:04:47.110-04:00

I appreciate that you're always including the "less traveled" spots, those that don't pack tourists. Usually, I think of Jamaica as a tourist mecca, but your post has me thinking differently! You can find inviting spots if you know where to look (or read).

Hi Sheryl, You're not alone. Most tourists who...

2009-10-26T11:43:49.999-04:00

Hi Sheryl, You're not alone. Most tourists who visit Jamaica never make it to Port Antonio. But those who do find it to be a little snippet of paradise. Hope you get to return to the island and check it out.

I went to Jamaica for my honeymoon (many moons ago...

2009-10-25T21:49:28.715-04:00

I went to Jamaica for my honeymoon (many moons ago) but never saw any of these places you mention. I'm ready to pack my bag and go back now!

Hi Kerry, Thanks for your kind comment. Yum. Pumpk...

2009-10-23T11:30:28.022-04:00

Hi Kerry, Thanks for your kind comment. Yum. Pumpkin pie. One of my favorites. Enjoy baking.

and you've got me thinking about baking a pump...

2009-10-23T11:27:15.847-04:00

and you've got me thinking about baking a pumpkin now, too.

thanks for the great article, Jeanine.

Hi Jennifer, Thanks so much for your kind comments...

2009-10-22T17:33:41.206-04:00

Hi Jennifer, Thanks so much for your kind comments. I appreciate your feedback.

Hi Vera Marie, I know what you mean. I'd heard...

2009-10-22T17:33:15.252-04:00

Hi Vera Marie, I know what you mean. I'd heard the same. But I had absolutely no problems in Port Antonio. Everyone was super friendly and gracious.

Hi Stephanie, I'm very big on visiting mountai...

2009-10-22T17:32:31.208-04:00

Hi Stephanie, I'm very big on visiting mountains and exploring green spaces. That's what made Port Antonio so wonderful. Of course there were amazing beaches, but that's where everyone else hung out The other areas felt more untouched.

Hi Roxanne, You're right. That's a fab obs...

2009-10-22T17:31:21.485-04:00

Hi Roxanne, You're right. That's a fab observation of different ocean sounds. It'd be nice to have taped the different sounds along the way as an ocean sound memory.

Hi Martha and Me, Thanks for sharing your experien...

2009-10-22T17:30:05.049-04:00

Hi Martha and Me, Thanks for sharing your experience with many colored waters in Hawaii and the Keys. Love those places as well. Wish I could have a collection of all the different colors of water and then pull it out when things are dull.

I'm with Alexandra. Wish I could drop everythi...

2009-10-22T17:15:49.959-04:00

I'm with Alexandra. Wish I could drop everything and go to Jamaica. I envy your travels but I'm so glad I can read about them here!

What a fantastic place. I've been fearful of J...

2009-10-22T15:45:54.648-04:00

What a fantastic place. I've been fearful of Jamaica because of all I read about crime, but this sounds like a piece of Eden.

This looks wonderful! I'm more a mountain pers...

2009-10-22T14:02:28.576-04:00

This looks wonderful! I'm more a mountain person than a beach person, so this is right up my alley. I love lush greenery, fruit and flowers. I'd be there in a hot second!

Beyond the colors, I'm amazed at how different...

2009-10-22T13:49:40.330-04:00

Beyond the colors, I'm amazed at how different the ocean sounds, depending on where you are in the world and what kind of "land" you're on.

I am always amazed by the different colors that wa...

2009-10-22T13:03:15.472-04:00

I am always amazed by the different colors that water can be. We loved observing this in Hawaii and in the Keys. I would love to go to Jamaica and see the colors there!

Hi Peggy, I think you'll really enjoy Port Ant...

2009-10-22T12:37:37.830-04:00

Hi Peggy, I think you'll really enjoy Port Antonio for the authentic experiences the area offers. It had such a low-key vibe with little tourist traffic in some of the hamlets we visited.

The hubby and I went to Jamaica years ago and we w...

2009-10-22T12:23:36.506-04:00

The hubby and I went to Jamaica years ago and we want to return! Maybe we should go to Port Antonio. Sounds amazing.

Hi Alexandra, Port Antonio is an amazing place. I ...

2009-10-22T11:10:37.300-04:00

Hi Alexandra, Port Antonio is an amazing place. I couldn've spent weeks there, exploring all the trails and hamlets. And mellowing out at the Jamaica Heights Resort. Even though I'm super type A, it's hard not to feel relaxed there.

You make me want to drop everything and book a tri...

2009-10-22T10:56:33.832-04:00

You make me want to drop everything and book a trip to Jamaica. Thanks for all these great tips. What an amazing place!

Hi Teena, So glad you enjoyed the post. I think yo...

2009-10-22T10:39:52.170-04:00

Hi Teena, So glad you enjoyed the post. I think you'll really adore Port Antonio and especially the Jamaica Heights Resort. There were days when I didn't want to leave my hilltop retreat.

Jeanne, this sounds divine! I'm adding to my l...

2009-10-21T21:01:22.642-04:00

Jeanne, this sounds divine! I'm adding to my list of 'Must Visit' places.

Thanks for making it sound so inviting!

Cheers
Teena
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