This is a rafting experience without a rapid in sight. Instead, slink slowly down the gentle river on a flat bamboo raft, drifting beneath tropical foliage.

Drift into the jungle If hiking isn’t your thing, explore the jungle interior by water on a bamboo rafting experience along the Martha Brae River.

Holidays & Travel Why Jamaica is bouncing back to be a top Caribbean escape Having recovered from last year’s devastating hurricane, the popular holiday destination is on fine form.

Kingston, Jamaica is a vibrant hub of culinary fusion, where bold flavors, rich history, and global influences collide in festivals, fine dining, tours and street food.

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has announced the launch of its ‘Kingston Season of Excitement’ digital promotion campaign, highlighting major sporting and cultural events in the Jamaican in the ...

Jamaica - This Caribbean island is home to a host of magnificent natural sites, breathtaking beaches and a delightfully ...

Alfonso Duran for The New York Times On Jamaica’s longest river, the Rio Grande, bamboo rafts were once used to transport bananas from the interior of Portland to the coast for export.

Discover the top 10 things to do in Jamaica! From relaxing on stunning beaches to climbing waterfalls, savoring local cuisine & dancing to reggae beats.

Can you really say that you’ve been to Jamaica if you haven’t tried the infamous (and incredibly Instagrammable) river boat-rafting?

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