Jamaica News

JAMAICA NEWS

Jamaica News online

If you are interested in Jamaica and all things Jamaican then there are some excellent websites reliable that offer you up to date news and information at the click of a mouse. One of my own favourites in the Jamaica Observer online

The "JO" is a cracking website that is full of up-to-date stories as well as having some great articles on the people and places that make Jamaica such a wonderful place. They don't pull any punches either, you get the rough with the smooth, the good and the bad.

Take a visit to the Jamaica Observer website before you get to your Villas Sur Mer villa and you'll hit the ground running as there is so much valuable information contained in this website that you will feel like you know Jamaica like a native. Enjoy! Jamaica Observer.



Jamaica Villas Blog

Jamaica Villas Blog

Where have I been?

Well, its a bit of a story but to cut things short; I've been real busy. I know that is no excuse for not keeping the Blog updated and I know I need to get myself sorted, so, here we go, lets get blogging again.

Things are changing all over the world and as countries are beginning to come out of the recession, people are once again thinking about holidays in the Caribbean and in particular, Jamaica.

If you have read this Jamaica blog of mine, you will see that I have extolled the wonders of Jamaica and Negril in particular, I'm happy to say that my opinion of this wonderful island nation has not changed. OK, I may look through rose tinted glasses but that is the point of this Jamaica blog! I'm here to point out the very best that Jamaica offers in order for you to have a great holiday here.

Many of you may have already been to Jamaica, stayed in a Jamaica villa or hotel resort, some have had a destination wedding, very popular they are and some may have just passed through on one of the big posh liners, whatever, you will have heard and seen all the things I have mentioned in this blog and I would love to hear your stories and see your photographs of Jamaica. I will publish them on this blog, if you like.

Please visit our main website at www.villassurmer.com and we would be delighted to see you post on our Jamaica Villas Pinterest boards.

Jamaica Villas

New year, new post but on my old Blog which, to my surprise, I have not added to for some time but never mind, we are here now. So, what's happening in 2015 that we should know about?

For a start, there will be people who will be looking to get married this year, there are people who have weddings every year, not the same people, you understand, but weddings happen every year and so people are always looking for a destination wedding in some far flung corner of the planet to make their wedding that little bit different from the rest of us mere mortals.

Negril, Jamaica, that's the place for a destination wedding, Jamaica's western tip, overlooking the cliffs at Negril is the boutique resort of Villas Sur Mer, the top boutique resort in Jamaica, the same high standards of the big resorts, such as Sandals but with a more cosy atmosphere.

Villas Sur Mer offer the best of all worlds as well as having the most beautiful and dramatic backdrops to grace any destination wedding and honeymoon. The staff are trained at organising special events, such as weddings and corporate occasions and will make your big day stress free so you can just enjoy the moment.

Take a look at the main Villas Sur Mer websites and see what we have to offer you, if you need assistance, we are here waiting to help you. www.villassurmer.com 

Properties For Sale in Cuba

My aunt Doreen in Havana, March 2014



Property for sale in Cuba? Don't worry, you are not going mad, you really can buy and sell as well as rent properties all over Cuba. Since 2011 the ruling Junta has come to its senses and allowed owners to buy and sell properties, something that has been banned for decades.

The Cuban economy is in tatters, even though Russia has just wiped 90 million dollars of debt, decades of neglect and the American embargo has produced a sterile economy and now that Fidel Castro has handed over the running of the country to his brother Raul, some reforms have been made.

There are still mountains of red tape of course and if you want to buy a Cuban property you have to be a resident, although there are ways around that as well but if you do fancy a bit of Cuban real estate then check out one of our link partners websites, Havana Houses

Havana Houses are located, as the name would suggest, in Havana itself and they have a large portfolio of Havana properties for sale and rent, you can also contact them direct. Havana Houses have English, Spanish, Dutch and other languages so you will be understood, no matter what part of the world you come from.

Cuba properties

Home sweet home.

To see how far you have travelled you really do need to look back, that’s my philosophy, you may have a different idea. With this in mind I found a really good set of photographs and a small story to accompany them on the Al Jazeera.com website. The photographs are by Alison McCauley and they are as beautiful as they are pathetic. Cuba Property  

The photographs are of some of the most beautiful buildings in Havana, Cuba, buildings that have been allowed to fall into complete ruins but still are what some people actually called ‘Home’ Historical buildings such as the Hotel Bristol in central Havana, left to go to ruin but still occupied by former employees. I wonder what the people who stayed in this grand hotel in the thirties and forties would think if they could see what has become of this once beautiful Cuban lady?

The photographs also show the absolute insolvency of the Castro led regime as far as providing homes for the Cuban people is concerned and in maintaining some of the most beautiful and iconic buildings anywhere in the Caribbean. Please take a look at the Al Jazeera Blog and the Alison McCauley photograph’s and see for yourself the state of these Cuba buildings.

There is, however, hope: Castro and the regime has, since 2011, allowed the buying and selling of Cuban property and this is establishing a Cuba property market, this in turn will drive the need to both build and renovate properties all over Cuba, not just in Havana. Check out the latest Cuban property on Havana Houses website.

Take a look at other Cuba photos from Alison's portfolio Cuba Photos

 

Jamaica Reunion

Well, readers may be wondering where I've been as I have not posted for some time on this Blog. The truth is, I've been experimenting with Wordpress Blogs and Wix Blogs, for no other reason than to see how they work and how they show on the Internet search engines like Google and Yahoo!

Generally speaking, they are OK, nothing more than that, they are easy to use and look good but ranking them is a tad difficult unless you download all sorts of apps and things but I will persist and see what happens. Meanwhile, I shall return to this blog once more.

Caribbean Vacations 2014

Caribbean Vacations, Caribbean Resorts, Weddings and Reunions: Vacations to the Caribbean Islands 2014:  Villa Afimi in Jamaica. Just one of many luxury villas available     If you are thinking of a vacation to the Caribbean Islands the...

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Jamaica Holiday Villas - vacation rentals in Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Sea Haven Villas at Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Sea Haven Villa - Discovery Bay - 4 Bedrooms

There are many beautiful villas, apartments, hotels and resorts in Jamaica and all are special in their own unique way, Villa Sea Haven is no exception. This really is a delightful, pretty, picturesque location, any adjective you care to use would fit the description of one of Personal Choice Jamaica’s most popular properties.

Sea Haven from the Caribbean

Sea Haven offers you the chance to get to know the north side of the island of Jamaica and all that it has to offer you. There are plenty of natural beauty spots, such as Blue Lagoon, Dunne’s River Falls, James Bond Beach, the Blue Mountains and of course the Caribbean Sea and all its water sports, sea fishing, snorkel and Scuba diving, glass bottom boat tours and miles of golden sandy beaches.

Views out to sea from Villa Sea Haven

Villa Sea Haven

The living room is sunshine yellow with a vaulted ceiling painted to match the sky. Antiques include a 200-year-old rocker made of twigs. Tortoise-back mahogany dining chairs Circa 1780 are from Admiralty House in Port Royal and were used by Lords Rodney and Horatio Nelson. 

Luxury and Style at Villa Sea Haven

The living room opens wide to the 60' veranda ... furnished in wicker chaises, draped with flowering vines and overlooking the turquoise bay. On one side of the waterfront is a small sandy area. On the other side, cut-stone steps lead into wonderful swimming and snorkeling water.

Relax and enjoy the Caribbean from the comfort of Villa Sea Haven

From the water's edge, it's an easy swim to the sunning platform. Watch romantic sunsets from the veranda or Jacuzzi plunge pool. 
After sunset, your chef will serve you delicious candlelight dinners on Spode china ~ inside, on the open-air veranda, or in the gazebo over a natural coral formation on the water's edge.

To get a full understanding of this excellent Jamaica vacation rental property please visit our main website at Personal Choice Jamaica, you will find lots more very desirable properties. Visit Sea Haven Villa

Jamaica Villas at Discovery Bay - Linga-awile Cottage

Linga-Awile Cottage at Discovery Bay in Jamaica

LINGA-AWILE COTTAGE

This casual beachfront cottage shares a delightful waterfront site on the clear waters of Discovery Bay. Linga-Awile sits on a lovely large lawn. Beyond the lawn and swimming pool is a private sugary white sand beach with two thatched roof umbrellas for shade. 

You will really enjoy your stay at this delightful location and you will be able to visit all the most popular locations, such as Dunne’s River Falls, James Bond Beach, Blue Lagoon, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and a host of fantastic family attractions such as Dolphin Park and Kool Runnings.

Please visit the Personal Choice Jamaica website where you will see all the photographs and details of this beautiful cottage and its breathtaking location. It really is a delight to the eyes.

Linga-Awile Cottage Link

Jamaica Villas for vacations - Discovery Bay Luxury Villas

Discovery Bay can be found between Clark's Town and Ocho Rios

Personal Choice Jamaica can offer the traveler a great selection of luxury villas, apartments, penthouses and hotels all over the island of Jamaica and this includes the beautiful discovery Bay on the north coast.

There are fantastic villas available all year round, including Sea Haven Villa, Linga-Awile cottage, Coral Cove, Sea Grapes and a host of other delightful private rental properties. Simply visit the Personal Choice Jamaica website and browse at your leisure, if you have any questions or you want more information, we have dedicated staff ready and willing to help you.

Your vacation start will a welcoming smile

Discovery Bay is an ideal location as you are close t all of the main tourist and cultural sites along the north coast, such as Blue Lagoon, Dunne’s River Falls, James Bond Beach, Montego Bay and all the fantastic nightlife, Dolphin Park, Kool Running and other great places for all the family. It really is an opportunity for you to see Jamaica.

Meanwhile, this article from Wikipedia will give you a brief history of this most beautiful of locations.

Views from Sea Haven Villa at Discovery Bay in Jamaica

Discovery Bay is a town in Saint Ann Parish on the northern coast of Jamaica. The city is also known locally as Dry Harbour Bay, because it sits in the shadow of the Dry Harbour Mountains in St. Ann. There is a dispute as to whether Christopher Columbus first landed in Discovery Bay or Sevilla la Nueva (east of Discovery Bay) in 1494. Near to the city are Puerto Seco Beach and several historic sites, such as the Green Grotto Caves and Columbus Park. 

Visitors to the Green Grotto Caves can see relics of the native Taíno Arawak lifestyle there. It is said that many Spaniards escaped the English invasion of 1655 through secret passages in the caves with the help of Arawaks and African slaves, in exchange for their freedom.

See more of this article: Discovery Bay Link