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Spotlight On
The
year was 1790. Jamaica was Britain’s crown jewel and a leading producer of
sugar. On the northern coast of the island, the newly established town of
Falmouth was buzzing with activity. Strategically placed on the trans-Atlantic
trade route, Falmouth was an essential port of call in the Caribbean. > Learn More
| The Association of Jamaica Attractions Limited (AJAL) is committed through its united membership, to provide a diversity of attractions and quality of service to all visitors, while promoting ands maintaining the highest standards with integrity and professionalism in a friendly environment for the benefit of all. > Learn More
| Port Antonio's bigger beaches - Frenchman's Cove, Winnifred and Boston Bay - are well-travelled, stunning locales. But tracking down the off-the-beaten-path beaches, such as Shanshy Beach and Ras Johnson's Ranch, can be gratifying, providing you with serenity and exposure to the authentic Jamaica and its rustic charms. > Learn More
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May Pen is one of the largest towns in Jamaica and is the parish capital of Clarendon. The town was created in the 18th century on land belonging to a cattle estate owned by a Rev William May, who came to Jamaica as rector of the Kingston Parish Church. Named for the estate, May Pen is said to have first existed as two inns located across from each other on opposite banks of the Rio Minho. > Learn More
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University Chapel:
The University Chapel at the University of the West Indies was originally a sugar warehouse? The warehouse was once a part of Gales Valley Estate in Trelawny. The building was dismantled stone by stone and removed to Mona where it was rebuilt exactly as it was at the estate.
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