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Jamaican food as we know it today has been heavily influenced by the many peoples and cultures which have come to the island. The people who immigrated to Jamaica over the past several centuries brought with them their native foods and culinary techniques which blended to create a wholly unique cuisine. Jamaica is home to a wide variety of fruits which are not found in many other parts of the world and to a variety of traditional, unique dishes and recipes. Many locals say th

It’s once again Easter time, and in honor of the holiday, we are going to be addJamaican Easter customs. The most commonly practiced religion in Jamaica is Christianity. About 1.68 million of Jamaica’s 2.71 million citizens are Protestant. About 461,000 people are Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Bahá'í, Jews or Rastafari and the remaining 569,000 people consider themselves non-religious. [i] Most Jamaicans regularly attend church and celebrate both Christmas and Easter. The Chris

Halloween is a major American holiday and a huge part of American culture. To celebrate Halloween this year, the team at Anticipation wants to share some information about traditional Jamaican folklore. This lore has been an integral part of Jamaican culture for centuries. While Halloween is not traditionally celebrated in Jamaica, Jamaican folklore contains many myths similar to Anglo-American ghost stories, such as the duppy. Duppies are the spirits of the dead who walk the

Anticipation is one of many luxury villas at the famed Tryall Club, located 12 miles west of Montego Bay on Jamaica’s northwest coast. Tryall has a rich history as well as exquisite onsite facilities and activities. When you stay at Anticipation, you will have access to all Tryall has to offer. Let’s explore Tryall’s past and present! History of the Tryall Club Like most of Jamaica, the land now owned by the Tryall Club was once inhabited by the Arawak people, an indigenous N

Montego Bay is located about 12 miles east of Anticipation Villa and the Tryall Club. This city is rich in Jamaican culture and history. The first settlers were a group of Native Americans known as the Arawaks, who inhabited Jamaica and frequented the beaches of contemporary Montego Bay. Christopher Columbus sailed into Montego Bay in 1494, whereupon he named it el Gulfo de Buen Tiempo (Fair Weather Bay) [i]. The Spanish settled the area and began hunting the plentiful wild b