New Blue Hole (Secret Falls) Tour in Ocho Rios, Jamaica !

At Travel Around Jamaica Tours we are proud to be offering a great new Jamaica adventure tour package, i.e. the Blue Hole (Secret Falls) Tour, which is located on the White River, in the beautiful rainforest, just outside of Ocho Rios, Jamaica. 

The Blue Hole Waterfalls are rated as the #1 tour attraction in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on Tripadvisor for a reason! Head off the beaten path to this 20 ft cascading waterfall, which is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered in the hills of Ocho Rios. Jump or dive off the falls, head down the White River on a tube or swing on a rope like Tarzan! Blue Hole is for adventure seekers or people wanting to see some amazing natural scenery and flora.This Jamaican adventure tour is truly breathtaking with cool turquoise pools and small ponds surrounded by lush rainforest.  

Be sure to make visiting Blue Hole on your list of things to do while in Jamaica, especially swimming in the Cool Blue Hole.

After this exhilarating tour, shopping in the town of Ocho Rios or visiting the famous Margaritaville in Montego Bay can be arranged.

Important Information:

• Entrance fee not included
• This tour is available daily
• Transportation is available from all hotels and cruise ship terminals
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
• Remember to bring a towel, sunscreen, swim wear and a camera
• This tour is approximately 6 hours long 

If you prefer to reserve this tour while you are here, please call 876-287-2180 or 876-292-4174

For more information regarding this tour, check out it out on our website at Blue Hole (Secret Falls) Tour or contact us via email at: info@travelaroundjamaica.com

Ultimate Jamaica Adventurer Check-List!

At Travel Around Jamaica Tours we've came up with the ultimate check-list for the typical adventurous traveler headed to Jamaica for anywhere between 6-10 days. Of course everyone is different, so please use this at your discretion! Also make sure you stop by our Montego Bay Tours and Excursions webpage for great and affordable private Montego Bay day tours and excursions, such as the Jamaica Bobsled Mystic Mountain Tour, Dunn's River Falls Tour, and Jamaica Zipline Adventure Tour, which start from $22.00 U.S ! 

Important Items to Bring With You To Jamaica: 

- USD cash
- Credit and/or debit card
- Passport (with photocopies)
- Travel insurance
- Airline tickets or e-tickets (with photocopies)
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
- Camera, film or memory cards and charger
- Binoculars (optional)
- Concealable money belt
- Fleece top
- hand sanitizers/antibacterial wipes
- Windproof/waterproof jacket
- Small towel and swim wear
- 4 shirts (i.e. t-shirts)
- Sun hat
- 2 pairs of shorts
- 1 pair of long pants
- Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes
- Sports sandals
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries
- Watch or alarm clock
- Water bottle

- First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, DEET bug repellent, and any extra prescription medication you may be taking).

Whats the Best Jamaican Souvenir? Take Home a Favourite Local Recipe: Jamaican Jerk Chicken

If you are looking to get a little taste of authentic local Jamaican cuisine; check out this great local Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe from Tracy on Jamaican Travel And Culture's website. And please feel free to try it out and let me know what you think in the comments section below! Also make sure you check out our Travel Around Jamaica Tours website to find great deals on private airport transfers and private Jamaica sightseeing tours and excursions in Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios.

Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to prepare enough jerk chicken for 4 people:

 One 3 1/2 lb chicken (3lb of chicken breasts may be used if preferred)
 6 sliced scotch bonnet peppers (jalapenos may be used if scotch bonnet peppers are unavailable)
 2 Tbsp. thyme
 2 Tbsp. ground allspice
 8 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
 3 Medium onions, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. salt
2 Tsp. ground black pepper

1 to 2 Tsp of the following (to taste) :
-ground cinnamon
-nutmeg
-ginger

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
Juice of one lime
1 cup orange juice
1 cup white vinegar

Preparation
 Chop the onions, garlic and peppers. These do not need to be chopped too fine as they will be liquidized by the blender.

Blend all of the ingredients (excluding the chicken) in a blender to make the jerk sauce. 

Cut the chicken up in to 4 pieces.

Rub the sauce in to the meat, saving some for basting and dipping later.
 Leave the chicken in the fridge to marinade overnight.

Cooking
 Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, turn the meat then bake for another 30 minutes.

 or

 Grill the meat slowly until cooked, turning regularly. Baste with some of the remaining marinade while cooking. For best results, cook over a charcoal barbeque (ideally over a rack of pimento wood).

Serving

 Chop each quarter chicken portion in to 5 or 6 smaller pieces using a heavy cleaver.

 Use a wooden spoon (or something similar) to hold the chicken in place whilst chopping and NOT YOUR HAND (you will be chopping with enough pressure to cut through bone!!!)

Serve with festival and salad or rice and peas or hardo bread and the jerk sauce left over for dipping.

Travel Around Jamaica Tours: Montego Bay Highlight Tour

                                                             Margaritaville

Are you looking for a fun and affordable Jamaican travel tour package suitable for all members of your family; I highly recommend our Montego Bay Highlight Tour package.

The Montego Bay Highlight Tour includes the following stops but can be customized to your preference :

1. Usually the first stop on the  Highlight Tour is at the historic Sam Sharpe Square, located in the heart of downtown Montego Bay and is named after one of Jamaica's national heroes, Samuel Sharpe, who led the Jamaican Baptist War Slave Rebellion that began on December 25, 1831. Below is a monument in his honor:

                                  Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Sharpe

2. Next tourists will be driven around the second city to various cultural local attractions, including the Richmond Hill Inn, which sits 500 feet above the bustling city. The Richmond Hill Inn was an 18th Century plantation house that in the 1790's was owned by the Dewars' of Scotch Whisky fame. 

3.  The next stop on the Montego Bay Highlight Tour is a local Jamaican Jerk spot where you can purchase delicious Jamaican jerk chicken or pork with rice and peas, festival and and other authentic dishes and beverages made from local fruits and vegetables.

4.  The fourth stop is a local craft market where you can find and purchase Jamaican craft items and souvenirs such as craft jewelry, mugs, t-shirts and wood carvings. As well as chit-chat with the local craftspeople. 

5.  Our final stop on the tour is the world famous Margaritaville, where you can relax and enjoy various activities and services at your own expense.  Swimming and other water activities (i.e. trampolines, slides, etc); as well as food, drinks and music are available.

 Other Important Information: 

Cost: $23 U.S./person in groups of 5-10 or $100 U.S./vehicle (1-4 people). 

Duration: Approximately 5 hours

Pick-up services available from any hotels, villas or pier in Montego Bay or Falmouth, Jamaica. 

If you prefer to reserve this tour while on the island, please call Travel Around Jamaica Tours at  876-287-2180 or 876-292-4174


For more information about the Montego Bay Highlight Tour please visit the official webpage at: http://www.travelaroundjamaica.com/products/-Montego-Bay-Highlight-Day-Tour.html

History of Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Reggae Sumfest was first held in Montego Bay, Jamaica in 1993, replacing Reggae Sunsplash. Reggae Sumfest is regarded as the world's greatest reggae music festival. The festival attracts millions from around the world each year and visitors come as far away as the African continent, Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA. Reggae Sumfest not only features reggae artists, but also jazz, hip hop, pop and rhythm and blues as well. The festival is usually held the 3rd week of July each year and is customarily kicked off on Sunday with a beach party at the Aquasol Theme Park located on the Walter Fletcher Beach Complex. There is an all-white party held on Tuesday followed by Dancehall Night on Thursday then International Nights on Friday and Saturday at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex. This year, Raggae Sumfest will be held July 13 - 19, 2014 and will include performers such as, Tessanne Chin (Season 5 winner of The Voice), Wiz Khalifa, Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Mr. Vegas and Jason Derulo. For more info on Sumfest 2014, go to http://www.reggaesumfest.com/2013/index.php/en/

Reggae Sumfest attracts people of varying age groups, and the stage over the years has been graced by reggae artists, such as Beenie Man, Barrington Levy, Dennis Brown, Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Queen Ifrica, Lady Saw, Damian Marley, Ziggy Marley, Bunny Wailer and many many more. The International Artists have included Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Ne-Yo, Ashanti, Rhianna, Ciara, Alicia Keys and more.

Book your transportation early to this year's Sumfest events by calling 876-287-2180 or 860-499-0256 or by booking online. Travel Around Jamaica Tours is your best way of getting to Reggae Sumfest this year.