Jamaica's Dunn's River Falls. (Photo via iStock / Getty Images Plus / narvikk) Jamaica is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a nation and travelers will certainly "feel the love." ALG Vacations has ...

This story originally appeared in the September 2019 issue of ESSENCE. I’ve traveled to Jamaica more times than I can count, and each time I go it’s hard to leave. When I do leave, I’m already making ...

The countdown is on to yet another Caribbean Carnival – Jamaica Carnival 2019! Known as the birthplace of reggae music, many people are quite shocked when they hear that Jamaica has a carnival. Filled ...

In April, as spring emerges, festival season also kicks off, bringing a plethora of top music and culture festivals to enjoy. From Coachella to the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the opportunities for ...

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Two months before my planned trip to Jamaica, the U.S. State Department advised Americans to “reconsider travel” to the popular Caribbean nation. I considered their advice and I ...

When you think of Jamaica, the words “reggae”, “rum” and “relaxation” likely spring to mind. Blessed with white sand beaches, lush landscapes and a vibrant food and music scene, the Caribbean island ...

The U.S. State Department recently downgraded its travel advisory level for Jamaica to a less severe level, but still warned travelers of some risks in the island nation. According to the advisory, ...

Jamaican officials are pushing back against the U.S. Department of State’s travel advisory for the island, which was re-issued in January due to “crime and medical services.” The country remains at ...

Jamaica’s minister of tourism, Esmund Bartlett, completed the first phase of a global marketing blitz during which he outlined new key performance indicators (KPI’s) for Jamaica’s top three source ...

Travel and Tourism Restrictions are in place for Jamaica and Cuba. While Hurricane Melissa passed Jamaica and the country will soon be waking up and able to assess the situation, including damages, ...