This email is lovingly delivered to you by Wellesley Gayle (that's me) My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine #86: November 30, 2014 If you like this, please do a friend (and me) a BIG favor and forward it to them. If a friend sent this to you and if you like what you've read, please ensure you get YOUR own copy by subscribing here. You are also welcome to get our live RSS Feed, follow my tweets on twitter, see our pictures on Pinterest, and interact with the thousands of us on our highly popular Facebook fan page Greetings! And a happy Sunday to you ! I hope that you are doing
well.
As you might have noticed, I've been very busy on (and off) the site.
But this time with some significant stuff. One of the major projects was attaining my formal Travel Agent certification and the 'installation' of the new Travel Booking Facility on my website! So yes, your's truly is now a fully certified travel agent! It's up now and so I am super excited! I can't wait to book you and the many others who encouraged me to get this up and running back in June! In this edition I captured that, the latest from Jamaica, the new Jamaica Travel Discount Card and highlighted our newest sponsor, Barrett Adventures. And in the spirit of Christmas, I' ve included both the Delectable Jamaican Christmas Cake and the Refreshing Jamaican Sorrel Recipes in our Featured section below!All insightful stuff!By the way , look forward to our upcoming feature on the exciting Blue Hole Attraction & Hotel near Negril. It will definitely be well worth the wait :-)
OK... So are you
ready?
Great!
But just before we get started, here's another fun Did You Know for you:...that Jamaica has the best drinking water in the Caribbean?
A panel of water experts at the 22nd Annual Caribbean Water And WasteWater (CWWA) declared that our
water was the best quality drinking water in the Caribbean this year again! (Cite)
Well now you know :-)- Jamaica Explores The Timeshare Market
The Jamaican Senate recently approved the Timeshare Vacations Bill, facilitating the country’s entrance into the lucrative timeshare market. Read More on JIS website.
- A New Water Park In Jamaica... In St. Mary!
A NEW family-oriented water park in Lodge, St Mary, Jamaica is said to have
the potential to become one of the island's most popular theme parks! Read more
here.
- Increased Showers
'We have seen an increase in showers over the last two days here and the meteorological office of Jamaica is predicting that it will continue into Monday.
I
personally appreciate the 'cooling down' temperatures, but I know some of my readers would prefer it the other way :-). It is only a few more days anyway, but you are welcome to read more about it here.
For a background on the general weather and climatic conditions in Jamaica click here
- Finally! Now You Can Book Your Jamaica Travels & Vacations With Us!
I say "finally" as this long awaited, highly anticipated
travel booking arm of My-Island-Jamaica.com, is now a reality!
The idea was inspired in June this year after I asked my readers if they would support me.
The answer? A resounding YES!
But the benefit are mutual as (a Certified Travel Agent) I get greatly reduced prices and discounts that I am able to pass on to you, the rest of my readers, and those willing to travel to, or vacation
in Jamaica!
Click Here To Read More About This Exciting Opportunity For Both You & I.
- A Special Jamaica Travel Discount Card - Recommended By
Us.
Last month I introduced the concept of the Jamaica Discount Card to my readers and suggested that I would provide more information on it later.
Well, here is it!
It is really a cool (and
budget friendly) idea, allowing vacations, local and overseas to enjoy up to 50% discounts on some of the top adventures, restaurants and activities in Jamaica.
- Welcome Barrett Adventures, My-Island-Jamaica.com's newest sponsor!
On the heals of the big Gore Development part site sponsorship, a friend of mine, Carolyn Barrett came on board to partner with us, her
company, the highly respected and popular Barrett Adventures - highly respected reputable.
In my opinion, they are differentiated by their unique, off the beaten path adventures in Jamaica. Please support them.
Of course, our Jamaica Blog is chok full of informative articles and stories. I will continue to share with you and all my subscribers the latest via a special mailout, but if you ever miss that (or if you choose not to wait), feel free to come directly to the
blog! I've dug up the archives, pulled up these gems, dust them off and is now sharing them with you now, right in time for the festive season!
- The Jamaican Christmas Cake Recipe
The fruits, which consist of raisins, cherries, papaya, dates, prunes and any other dried fruits, are prepared either by boiling in wine or soaked in the wine for at least 3 weeks so now is the perfect time to start the preparations.
Here is the link: http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_fruit_cake_recipe.html
- How To Make The Delectable Jamaican Sorrel Drink
These like-minded companies have graciously stepped forward to partner with us. They had, or continue, to sponsor or support us in some way, so please do your part by supporting them. Here is the complete
listing: http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/partners.html... Thanks again for your precious time again
!
The next official ezine is due at the end of December but I'll be sure to keep you updated via a few 'off-cycle' ones. Its Christmas so I'll have to keep you in on the excitements :-)
Until then..take care now.
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