I went with my partner so this was not a party all night holiday, it was simply to relax, learn a little bit about Jamaican culture and consume our body weight in cocktails and jerk chicken.... Which is exactly what we did.
Before we departed for Jamaica we were told by so many people to be careful and watch out for locals but they couldn't have been more wrong, Jamaican people are honestly the nicest people I have ever met in my life.. Even the drug dealers were really nice! Everyday we were taught something new, whether by someone in our hotel, a local, or a tour guide. Every native Jamaican is so proud of their country's history and wants to teach as many tourists as they can about their wonderful island.
We did venture out of our hotel (even though we were advised not to) and only got into one little predicament which involved a very old Jamaican man with a very large machete who tried to persuade Dan to marry me (it didn't work, I still have no ring.) We took trips to Dunns River Falls, went snorkeling in a coral reef in Ocho Rios, went on a Jamaican party boat (Jamaicans party hard, day or night, be warned!)
And we spent a day on the most beautiful beach I have ever encountered...
If you go to Jamaica make sure you visit a Negril beach. Negril has 7 miles of perfect sandy beaches that is rated 3rd best beach in the world. And whilst you're in Negril you have to visit Ricks Cafe in the evening. Its a bar with live music, lots of drinks, a beautiful view of the sunset and hundreds of loons jumping from cliffs into a perfectly clear sea.
All of this was beautiful, but I think my fave part of the trip was seeing and experiencing that Jamaican way of life. One of my new years resolutions was to try and keep calm when things go wrong, and Jamaica has really helped me with that. Jamaicans frequently say "we have no problems, just situations, and situations can be handled." This is what I will bring away with me, things that I do not have the power to change will not worry me.
Fruit vendor, straight from the trees
The only Walmart in Jamaica
There is so much more to tell and share but I don't want to bore people! I'm sure that there will be Jamaica related posts very shortly, plus details on all of my holiday outfits!
For now, I hoped you enjoyed reading about and seeing my trip. I hope it inspires people to visit this lovely island, and if you have been to Jamaica let me know what your fave parts were!
One Love, One Heart ✌️
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