Jamaica is often misunderstood. Few travellers realise that beyond the stereotypes, Jamaica has sandy beaches , the 960-foot-tall Dunn’s River waterfall, calypso and reggae beats under fire sunset skies, glassy coral waters and endless hidden mangroves. For such a small island, Jamaica has had a massive influence on the world, socially and historically.
Of course, that doesn't mean Jamaica is without its problems. But Jamaica has produced some of the greatest artists, beats and sportsmen and women in the world. It has inspired writers, poets, artists and filmmakers, and just uttering its name conjures up images of rum shacks and lazy, hazy summers.
The Jamaica Inn façade, including the long walk from the main house to the beach villas. The Jamaica Inn , the storied family-run hotel in Ocho Rios, has been a trendsetter since its doors opened in the 1950s. Walk through its breezy, worn-in corridors, and it’s like The Jamaica Inn never left its glory days: blue and white palettes reign supreme alongside sofa-filled rooms, an eclectic and deeply personal mix of family heirlooms, and umbrella-flecked terraces that overlook one of the island’s longest private beaches and turtle sanctuaries.
The Jacana Ganga farm. The main meeting space is set above the farm, where guests rest and eat in between cannabis tours. Beyond the manicured laurels, the hotel is swiftly working to change the Jamaican narrative with a swathe of bespoke cultural programs designed to put the island’s .