Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts on transformational travel experiences, travel tips and guides for trips in Jamaica.
Jamaica is open for travel. So where are the best places to stay in Jamaica in 2026? After living in Jamaica for over two years, we’ve gathered our best recommendations for where to stay in Jamaica. While the 2025 hurricane caused damage to popular destinations around the island, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril were…
As a follow-up to our last post, Top Places to Visit in Jamaica: Off the Beaten Path, we’ve also compiled a list of some of the best attractions in Jamaica that are on that beaten path for a reason. As we mentioned before, living and serving as Peace Corps Volunteers in Jamaica, we’ve had the…
So you’re planning to go to Jamaica? That’s awesome. Many people ask what they should do in Jamaica. Sometimes what can be just as helpful is asking: “What should I NOT do?” when visiting another country. Quick Jamaica Travel Tips: ✅ Greet locals with “Good morning” or “Good afternoon” to show respect 🤫 Don’t flaunt…
Wondering what to pack for Jamaica – or elsewhere in the Caribbean islands? We’ve got you covered with the essentials we recommend after living in Jamaica for two years and returning to visit. This list includes the overlooked but incredibly useful travel items we’ve learned to always bring along, and we hope it helps you…
We completed our Peace Corps service in Jamaica in 2014 and started the journey to becoming full-time digital nomads. With the passing of time, memories of the challenges and frustrations of that “toughest job you’ll ever love” fade next to the nostalgia and appreciation of that incredibly unique and life-changing two years. Yes, Peace Corps…
We aim to keep this post updated about Jamaica travel in 2026 with official Jamaica travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. Jedd and I lived in Jamaica for two…
If you love off-the-beaten-path travel and a good fitness challenge, you’ll love Jake’s Off-Road Triathlon in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. The event is the Caribbean’s longest running off-road triathlon and was voted one of the ‘Top Five Off-Road Races in the World’ by Triathlete Magazine. While in a small, intimate setting, people come from across the island…
Having lived and served as Peace Corps Volunteers for over two years in Jamaica, we’ve had the opportunity to explore a fair amount of the island. Our experiences ranged from weekend trips on our limited PC budget to the more indulgent vacation days shared with our visiting family and friends. With a strong Volunteer network…
Traveling in Jamaica can be a unique and sometimes daunting experience. For those who have never been to the island before, you really want to think about both your comfort level and what you want out of your visit before deciding what kind of transportation to use. We’ve now spent 4+ years traveling on the Jamaican public transit…
If you’re visiting Jamaica in the Fall, or simply curious about Jamaican holidays and culture, you might be wondering: Do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Jamaica? Since we lived for two years in rural Jamaica and received a very thorough cultural training in Jamaica from Peace Corps, we thought we’d include this topic in our Jamaican…