I have a long ever-growing mental list of places to visit in Jamaica, ever since I came to the realization in 2016 that I barely know my island at all. In 2017 I was perhaps a tad bit too ambitious, setting out to see 17 places in ’17 and only accomplishing 8 of them. That being said, I saw a whole lot more than 8 places that year, 25 to be exact. This shows that life is fluid. While I create these lists for fun and to motivate you all (and myself) to go out & see interesting corners of Jamaica, I have and will likely veer far from it every year, all in good fun.
For 2018, I was more realistic with 8 in ’18, and managed to visit 5 places plus one of my honorary mentions, and again, I ended up travelling way more than that anyway to 18 places in total.
Throwback to 2018’s List [X]
Quaint historic community of Bath in St. ThomasBlue Mountain coffee at the sourceKwame FallsSeeing Hope Zoo again through adult eyesHonorary mention: Frenchman’s CoveHolywell- Not done: Bullhead Mountain Peak, Rocky Point Beach, Rose Hall Greathouse Haunted Night Tour (did in 2019), Lime Cay.
《6/10》at the time.
Throwback to 2017’s List [X]
Newest addition to Hope Gardens, the Harmonious Enjoyment GardenRockfort Mineral BathBob Marley MuseumSomerset FallsBlue Mountain PeakCastleton Botanical GardensLyssons BeachBlue Hole- Not done: Frenchman’s Cove (did in 2018), Holywell (did in 2018), Firewater Pond, Caymanas River, Irie River, another Portland beach (did in 2019), an off-the-beaten path St. Thomas beach, Lime Cay, NYE Fireworks at the Waterfront, Downtown, Kingston
《8/17》 at the time.
2019’s Bucket List
With that said, here’s to more travel and meaningful life experiences with awesome people this year, and here are the places I hope you and I will check off: NINE in ‘NINETEEN.
1. Zipline above waterfalls at YS Falls, St. Elizabeth.
2. Have a beer at sea: Pelican Bar, off the coast of St. Elizabeth.
3. Explore the tropical paradise of Mayfield Falls, Westmoreland.
4. Feed hummingbirds by hand at Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, St. James.
5. Be a beach bum for a day at the newly renovated Puerto Seco Beach, St. Ann.
6. Wash off in the healing radioactive waters of Milk River Spa, Clarendon.
7. Reason with Jamaican Maroons at the Charles Town Maroon Festival in Portland.
8. Splash in another off-the-beaten-path waterfall at the Fish Dunn Falls in Portland.
9. Hike to the highest botanical garden in the Western hemisphere, Cinchona Botanical Gardens, St. Andrew.
As usual, no pictures are included of the places (of course I wouldn’t have my own pictures of these places yet 😅 and I’m not risking copyright infringement!) This article will be updated after each adventure so bookmark it and check back periodically throughout 2019 to see how I’m getting on.
Have you been to any of these places? How was it? Where do you plan to explore this year? 🤗
As this is my final post for 2018, I would like to wish everyone a million thanks for reading, liking, subscribing, commenting or just showing any kind of support for my blog over the past 2 years. It’s really been the most fulfilling hobby I’ve ever taken up in my twenty odd years of existence.
‘Til next year! ✌🏽
2019’s Result: 4/9 (44%) accomplished.
For 2020, I took a break from publishing my own list and shared with you instead 365 Days of Things to See, Do & Eat in Jamaica, inspired by jamaicans.com.
Adventures from Elle 
Love love love!!! Thank you for sharing! Please check out my blog and provide any tips. Yours is amazing!
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Thank you! I’m glad you found it in a decent state as I’m currently doing some work on it. I’ll definitely stop by in a few. So glad you enjoyed, thanks for leaving a comment 🙂
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Great bucket list ! I want to jump off the highest platform! Where is that located?
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Thank you! I’m not sure what place you’re talking by the way. 😅
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I feel like these are all somewhere on my non-written list (because my written list just kept growing). Feel free for another link up for pretty much any of these. I told you about the Kwame Falls hike, so let me reiterate the Cinchona Gardens hike is woo! Best wishes for 2019!
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Haha, totally get you and that ever-growing list. And yes ma’am! Anything you say about these hikes, I 100% believe 😭😭 lol. Thanks dear! Best of wishes for you, your blog and your travel goals for 2019 too! 🤗💕
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Thanks love
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Eeek so excited. This is one of my favourite posts from you as always. I look forward to seeing how many you accomplished
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Thank you!! 😄 I hope to accomplish them all (as usual 😅)
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Loving the 2019 list…looking forward to seeing you visit all the spots!
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Thank you! I hope I can get around to everywhere.
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Did you say healing radioactive waters? 👀 Why does that sound like an oxymoron??
Also, I’m surprised you don’t have Glistening Waters in Falmouth on your list. 😊
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LOL now that I think about it, it really does but most sources use both words to describe the spring. 🤣 Never gave it second thought before.
And ooh you’re right! Hope I get around to it too for 2019.
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Lol you might want to look into that before you walk out with cancer. 👀
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😂😂😂
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Hello again 😉 These bucket lists reminds me on our own constantly growing very ambitious lists. Mayfield Falls is one of our favorite waterfalls in Jamaica. I think you will like it too. Rocklands Bird Sanctuary was a half-half experience to us, but it’s worth to get in touch with the hummingbirds!
Some of the spots you mentioned in your 2019 list are on our bucket list for 2019 too, but unfortunately our yearly time in Jamaica is very limited. We would like to visit the Pelican Bar again in march, if it fits into your plans, you are invited to have a beer with us there 🙂 Some beaches in St.Ann are on our list too. Soon we will share the travel plans in connection with preparings for our 2019 Jamaica tour.
But first we take a break from posting and draw a big breath for the upcoming year. For 2019 we wish you the very best for you personally, your studies and health. Greetings- Dörthe
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Thanks very much Dörthe! I wish you all the good life has to offer too for 2019 & beyond, and that it’s all you wish & more. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your experiences, and I definitely think I’ll like Mayfield Falls too. Hope you make the most of your experience when next you visit. Sending warm tropical breezes your way!
Take care, Rochelle. 💕
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