The Big Apple Hotel Montego Bay

... the ocean spread out right below this air-conditioned restaurant, reminiscent of old colonial plantation houses. Feast on refined Jamaican dishes in a splendid setting, enhanced by our signature white-glove service."

Cucina Romana


If you enjoy fine Italian food make sure to visit Cucina Romana. The restaurant features authentic Italian favorites served in an upstairs setting with an amazing ...

... and sewage and God knows what? You don't swim in Pattaya, Thailand. It's not healthy; everyone knows that. Can you safely swim in MoBay? They got two tourist police for each tourist here. Why can't they hire some people to pick up some trash, too? But there's no time for abstract speculation. I need an exterminator... fast, before the Thing decides to franchise and found new colonies. I need a weapon. I need antibiotics.

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... worst. But when you stay in your room in Jamaica to stay warm, not cool, and the AC takes a full day off, then you know you've got some bad weather. The East Coast has been getting battered all season, so I hear, while California has been getting fried, basking in record winter highs, so I tell my wife. This is good to remember, because I got chills to the point of going to bed early and getting under the covers. That's not normal; I ...

... three. You might even have to pay a small fortune to find last-minute accommodation in Barbados. Ironically that's wh**e I had probably my best deal, private entry and kitchenette for less than U$50, so almost like an apartment. The music scene parallels that of ent**tainment in gen**al. Trinidad's got it definitely, steel 'pans' (drums) and soca, the oth**s only so-so, though th**e is potential th**e. For security Barbados and ...

... re back in Africa, people selling along the roadside and out of their trunks. It looks like a Dead show, or maybe Dimanche en Bamako. Chinese scour the world looking for places that need some basic mom-and-pop groceries, and seem to be doing quite well, thank you. This is not 'yellow peril' conspiracy mind you, just Xiao Jie Blou and her husband Zhou trying to take care of her family and put food on the table, everybody's table. They even ...

... arranged a private van with driver and guide for a negotiated per person amount. Just before returning to the ship, the guide told us that we had misunderstood the agreement and the actual charge was three times the negotiated amount. Rather than fight, we agreed to pay twice the original cost. Jamaica is a dirty, squalid place, obviously with ripoff artists. Don't waste your time visiting. We did not see a single area here we would feel comfortable wandering around on our own.

... on five all-weather tennis courts, be pampered at the Elemis Spa, and have breakfast prepared by their own private Villa staff. In short, Round Hill offers honeymooners the chance to enjoy unparalleled luxury in an extremely private setting. Round Hill offers golf cart service because of the size and length of the walk from the villa to the lobby, bar, restaurant, and pool. Transportation is just a telephone call away, but visitors will think twice before ...

... those who would rather remain dry and enjoy watching others climb, there are viewing platforms located along the climb, making it the perfect way for all the family to enjoy the experience, no matter the age or physical ability! Guests may also enjoy the tropical gardens & craft market at the famous Dunn's River Falls facility before air-conditioned transportation arrives to take you back to the Cruise Ship Pier in Montego Bay!

... ourselves a table and had a seat to wait for the waitress, when I finally saw someone I knew! It was so funny, as if no time had passed. He recognized me right away too. It was Sheldon, he's in my last blog as well. He came over with a big hug, asked how I was and I introduced him to Debbie. He was working so couldn't sit and chat much but he said he'd be back over as soon as he could. In the meantime Debbie and I ordered our drinks and food. Soon after ...

... It is worth pointing out that it is in the realm of the excursions where I felt Jamaica came into its own, and there is a blisteringly great range of tourist activities which I felt fully exploited all of what the island had to offer. These excursions include the obvious climb up Dunn's River falls, to rafting on the Martha Brae, and a day trip to the glorious beaches of Negril, and a stop at Rick's cafe, where cocktails, cliff ...