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They Feel so Guilty About Climate Change, They Won’t Travel Far From Home
With a rise in climate disasters and overtourism, should all of us be rethinking the way we move through the world? Annie Tomlin loves to travel. Her career as a beauty editor in her twenties took her to Paris, Stockholm, Tokyo, and other spots...

Macau passport holders granted visa-free access to Jamaica and Chile
Macau passport holders have been granted visa-free entry to Jamaica for tourism, with travellers to the Caribbean country permitted to stay for up to 30 days. The Friday update from the Identification Services Bureau also indicates that Chile has...
JAMAICA-TOURISM-Jamaica welcomes 2.3 million visitors, earns US$2.4 billion from tourism so far this year

Acknowledging the Jamaican community’s role in Aruba’s growth
0 Jamaica’s Honorary Consul Donald Taylor, accompanied by his delegation, met with Aruba’s Prime Minister, Mike Eman, on Thursday afternoon. The meeting focused on shared goals and ways to strengthen ties between the two nations. It was a warm and...
This popular Caribbean island is the safest for travelers
With so many stunning destinations in the Caribbean, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to visit. While travelers usually consider factors such as affordability, lodging options or things to do, safety is also often top of mind. From...

"Eyeing my steak"- Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star Pauly reacts to Mike interrupting his anniversary dinner
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, season 8 episode 9 aired on July 24, 2025. It featured Pauly and Nikki heading to Jamaica. The rest of the group was arriving a day later. The couple was there a day early to celebrate their anniversary. However,...

10 safest Caribbean destinations for travelers
With so many stunning destinations in the Caribbean, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to visit. While travelers usually consider factors such as affordability, lodging options or things to do, safety is also often top of mind. From...
Guilsbro Gets Multipurpose Court and Playfield Under ‘Spruce Up Jamaica’
Residents of Guilsbro in St. James now have a vibrant space for sports, recreation and community engagement, with the opening of a new multipurpose court and playfield. The facility, which was provided under the Tourism Product Development Company...

Fast and furious, Jamaican style
Some people drive like they are stuntmen on a Hollywood movie set. Even though Jamaica has been experiencing a welcomed decrease in the number of murders being committed in our island home, it is as if there is an inexplicable fixation with the...

Inside Jamaica’s Billionaire Playground, The World’s Best Bars And More Travel News
.Elite Media Concepts Once a 19th century sugar plantation, the Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica has been a favorite hideaway of billionaires and celebrities for years. The estate, which is close to the airport, adds to the sense of privacy and...

Hershey, other chocolate makers hiking prices as costly cocoa holds near record highs
The Hershey Company and other chocolate makers are continuing to hike prices, saying a volatile cocoa market gives them no choice. Hershey, the maker of Reese’s, Whoppers, barkThins and other chocolate candies, said on Wednesday that it will be...
This Caribbean island's sunken city was a pirate stronghold — and now it's a new UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jamaica Tourist Board A sunken building on Port Royal. Key Points UNESCO just added Port Royal to its World Heritage Site list for its deep cultural and historical importance to Jamaica and the Caribbean. Once a pirate stronghold, the city was...

59 Visa Free Countries For Indians To Travel To After The Passport Rank Upgrade
9July 25, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – These visa free countries for Indians in 2025 have made it easier than ever to travel around the world. International trips are no longer just dreams for Indians. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for...

JetBlue Is Expanding Flights to Fort Lauderdale. Here’s What It Means for Travel to the Caribbean.
JetBlue is expanding its presence at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport this winter, adding new routes and restoring key connections that strengthen its role as a primary gateway to the Caribbean. Beginning in late October and...

Watch ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ season 8 episode 9 tonight for free
Pauly and Nikki head to Jamaica a day early to celebrate their anniversary in a new episode of “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” airing on Thursday, July 24. The new episode will air at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Those without cable can watch the show for...

Jamaican travel agents on Cuba fam trip
Cuba’s capital city Havana. JAMAICAN travel agents are now on an eight-day familiarisation (fam) trip in Cuba aimed at increasing visitor traffic to that Spanish-speaking Caribbean island. The July 17-24 fam trip, arranged by Caribbean and Latin...

Harmony Cove: A New Era for Jamaica’s Tourism
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) was among several ministers of government present on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long-awaited US$1-billion Harmony Cove Development in Trelawny....

How to watch ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ Season 8, Episode 9 for free without cable
“Jersey Shore: Family Vacation‘s” 15-year celebration continues with Season 8, Episode 9 on Thursday (Jerzday!), July 24 (7/24/2025) at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. In tonight’s episode, “Pauly and Nikki head to Jamaica a day early to celebrate their...

Harmony Cove Development Strong Vote of Confidence in Tourism Sector - Bartlett
(HM Harmony) Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) was among several ministers of government present on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long-awaited US$1-billion Harmony Cove Development in...

"Jamaica needs to do better with their athletes"- Olympic silver medalist Wayne Pinnock breaks silence about allegiance switch to Turkey
Olympic silver medalist Wayne Pinnock opened up about his allegiance switch from Jamaica to Turkey. The 24-year-old made an appearance at the London Diamond League and competed in the men's long jump. Wayne Pinnock was one of the first four...