Saint James, Jamacia

St. James is a suburban parish, located on the north-west end of the island of Jamaica. Its capital is Montego Bay (derived from the Spanish word manteca (lard) because many wild hogs were found there, from which lard was made). Montego Bay was officially named the second city of Jamaica, behind Kingston, in 1981, although Montego Bay became a city in 1980 through an act of the Jamaican Parliament. The parish is the birthplace of the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe (died 1833), one of Jamaica's seven National Heroes.

Alaska the Carnival Way. Better than we expected!

I highly recommend Danny – his expertise and attention to detail made our Alaska cruise an absolute pleasure. From the start, Danny was extremely knowledgeable about the different cruise lines and ships. He offered thoughtful and personalized suggestions for excursions that were uniquely suited to the Alaskan experience, from whale watching to the train atSkagway and glacier tours. What really stood out was how quickly responsive and thorough he was throughout the entire process. He anticipated our questions, offered insider...
By Candace & Mark T, Burlington, ON (Jun 2025)