PHOTO: Jamaica's Blue Mountain has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Board) Jamaica's Blue and John Crow Mountains were designated World Heritage Sites Tuesday ...

Jamaica has over 600 miles of coastline. It has mountains, streams, woods, valleys, waterfalls and cliffs, and stunning views of deep water. Last month, I visited the island, and at night, I saw the ...

Kissing the sky over the eastern half of Jamaica, the Blue Mountains throw the rest of the island into sharp relief. Barely an hour from Kingston, the region's slopes and fern forests seem light-years ...

Most people think of white sand beaches and Bob Marley when asked about Jamaica. I did an unscientific poll of some American friends recently at a dinner party, and people said, “reggae!” or “horses ...

The Blue Mountains rise outside of Kingston to 7,402 feet at Blue Mountain Peak, our destination. Our goal: To reach the summit to see the sunrise. The Jamaica Tourist Board told us we were the first ...

Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, this September will become the Caribbean's first attraction open for nighttime operations. Guests will soon be able to ride on the ...

JAMAICA — Jamaica Area Mountain Bike Alliance’s first trail is about to open at Ball Mountain Lake on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land. Jason Rickles, corporate secretary for JAMBA, said his group ...

After her crucial midfield contribution to Jamaica’s historic draw with Brazil that secured their place in the World Cup round of 16, Drew Spence was still too overcome to talk much shop in the mixed ...

I step out of the airport into the tropical night to find myself alone in Jamaica. There are cab drivers galore and one guy with a sign that bears a name that's not mine. I walk a while through the ...

A photographer’s trip to the island yields images that showcase its stunning terrain and vibrant culture Leah L. Jones - Lead Photographer, National Museum of African American History and Culture ...

The prestigious World Heritage site designation is also the first “mixed-heritage” site for the Caribbean sub-region. The site is one of only 32 mixed-heritage sites, taking in cultural and natural ...