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Rosie's Review
You exude positive energy in a world where most people appear dull and lifeless.
I just want to say THANK YOU for the hospitality you showed to me while I was in Jamaica. I was so happy that I allowed myself the time and privilege to come to your beautiful Smokey Manor, do the Blue Mountain tour, and interview you at beautiful Devon House.
You are remarkable. Your husband, Audley, is a treasure and Marlon is the next rising star! Louise is the greatest housekeeper one could have and it is obvious that she is a part of the family from the way you speak about her with that twinkle in your eye!
Maureen, you exude positive energy in a world where most people appear dull and lifeless.
I am so happy that you have a product that we all need - locals, persons of Jamaican heritage living abroad, and tourists. I will do my best to expose my network to Jamaica Adventure Secrets, you, and your team!
Keep up the good work and do not change for anything.
Lots of love and longing to come back to Jamaica even though I just left yesterday:
Rosie "Peppy" Parke
Maryland
Spud's Review
Festival: Jamaica’s Best Kept Secret
My most memorable experience was the night when I visited Hellshire Beach just outside of Kingston.
We got to the beach around 9pm and could tell that the nightly dance party we had heard about hadn’t quite yet started. We walked into one of the many one-roomed restaurants lining the water and picked out our fish from a cooler on the ground. We then proceeded outside where we stood on the beach in the midst of all the locals, admiring the large stack of speakers standing beside us which would soon become a critical component of the party later that night.
A few minutes later our fish was ready and we sat down at a table with our food in front of us. Our food included the fish we had recently chosen and a festival. Now for those of you unfamiliar, a festival is much like a funnel cake but disguised in the shape of a hot dog, and it is probably one of the best things I’ve ever had.
After biting into the festival, my initial response to my Jamaican friends was: “out of all the things that Jamaica has to offer, this is by far the best …".
Spud Marshall
Penn State University
Pennsylvania
Nadja's Review
Each morning we woke up thinking of the Cornmeal Porridge, Festival, and the Ackee and Saltfish.
We were reminiscing on our most recent and exciting trip to Jamaica and have come the conclusion that we couldn't have done it without you and your family.
Each morning we woke up thinking of the cornmeal porridge, festival, and the Ackee and Saltfish. We remember the country walk. It was a lot of exercise, but we enjoyed our tour of the hills in Jamaica.
Another person that made our stay even more wonderful than it already was Marlon. Also his friends, Jemoi, Javere, and Lennox. They were great hosts and friends that we will all cherish forever.
Louise, the house keeper, was a big help and we thank her with much gratitude.
Last but not least, we would like to thank Mr. Evans for his engagement in the affairs of our trip. We look forward to next summer when we will know more about Jamaica and the people who live in it. We can't wait to go back to our respective schools and teach our peers what Jamaica has to offer.
Thank you again,
Nadja Shaw
The Brooks School
Class of 2008
Daniel's Review
Thank You for showing me the other side of Jamaica
I have been to Jamaica several times in the past years and have never really had this experience.
Thank you for opening your beautiful Guest House to me. I would really describe it as ‘my home away from home’. I feel as if I have not only found my Jamaican home but also a whole new family.
My most enjoyable memories are of sampling mouth watering Jamaican ‘Jerk Chicken’ and driving up the 30,000ft Blue Mountain
If you are a ‘Leader/ Traveler’ trying to getaway from the tourist oriented market and want a real cultural experience then this is the place for you.
Thank you again; I could never repay you for giving me the opportunity of seeing the ‘Hidden Jamaica’.
Daniel Hurd
www.slamem.com
Don's Review
You have a wonderful product that needs to be advertised
Coming to Jamaica and exploring the island is one of the most enjoyable and exhilarating experiences I have had in a long time.
Having lived away from Jamaica for over twenty years, I have never really seen the island as a tourist but through your tours I got a chance to discover Port Antonio, one of Jamaica’s most enchanting destinations.
If I were to select one highlight of the tours, I would say, a visit to Summerset Falls is a ‘must do’. It was so magical going on the boat and going through the under water cave.
As a Travel Agent, I would recommend that if you have an adventurous spirit and would like to experience the thrill of knowing Jamaica, its history, beauty and people, meet the Jamaica Adventure Secrets team who knows the ‘unique’ Jamaica.
Don Mcnaughton
Island Jewel Travel Vacation
Orlando Florida
Atiya's Review
Hellshire Beach: Where The Locals Go
Flying to Jamaica, just after the end of the college semester was very
therapeutic for me.
The wonderful climate and lush vegetation made me relax and get
some much needed rest
One of the most memorable parts of my trip, however, was going to the
Hellshire Beach.
It was fun seeing many families and other local people just laughing and
having a good time on the beach.
Eating ‘Fish & Bammy' (bammy made from cassava) was very special
I can’t think of anywhere else in the world you could go and have Fish
& Bammy on the beach.
Thank you Jamaica for moments like these!
Atiya Dixon
Temple University
Pennsylvania
Mary's Review
The Breath Taking Scenery and Water Was Enough For Me
Breath taking and rejuvenating are the words to describe my trip to Portland.
The highlights of my tour were going to Somerset Falls and Frenchman’s Cove Beach.
Going to the beach was the most memorable part of my trip. Just being in the water and having the wonderful weather was enough for me.
Mary Mercy
Washington D C
Jason's Review
Visit Bob Marley’s Former Home And Feel His Spirit...
Bob Marley often visited my school Jamaica College to play Football…
Visiting his Museum brought back a flood of the memories of
those early years…
I thought I knew so much about him but there is so much more… There is a vast reservoir of his life and work to study… Newspaper clipping, awards and other memorabilia.
The most amazing part of being there was seeing the bullet hole on the wall when he was shot at.
If you want to feel the spirit of this legend and understand better his life and work, then you should not leave Jamaica without visiting his former home.
Dr. Jason Scottie Hamilton
Clinical Psychologist
Professor
Florida International University
Ann-Marie's Review
Coming Home… And Finding Something I Missed
As I walked into the grounds of the Ranny Williams Centre, there was a buzz of excitement and activity.
Suddenly, I had the feeling of 'Coming Home'… finding something I had missed for a very long time. Yes! The Jamaican Culture was everywhere and it felt different.
As my family and I walked through the booths, we saw unique Jamaican craft items. These were professionally done and unlike the mass production that I had grown accustomed to seeing from China
The most memorable part of the day though was seeing the wide array of Jamaican food… the flavour, aroma and spices used made the food mouth watering…
I ate so much… It was such a long time since I had seen all this type of food… Living abroad and eating Jamaican food there is not the same.
Leaving Heritage Fest that day was hard as I didn’t want to go back to Toronto. Today I carry happy memories and often reminisce.
Ann-Marie Banks
Toronto Canada
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