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Jamaica holidays – the James Bond way

September 26, 2020

As 007 returns to Jamaica for the 25th instalment of the Bond franchise - No Time to Die - we take a look at the many reasons the island is the James Bond mecca, as the birthplace and inspiration for Ian Flemin... Read More...

Holidays and culinary culture of the Caribbean islands

A culinary journey around the Caribbean

September 8, 2020

Destinations, Featured, Food & Drink, Hotels

The Caribbean islands possess all manner of rich stories to tell about their history. From battling European empires, pirates and lawlessness to the spice trade and the slave trade, these islands have seen it a... Read More...

Girls Trip! 8 Chick Flick-inspired holidays

June 5, 2019

Destinations, Featured, Hotels

Thinking of going on holiday with some of your best gal pals? Why not use your favourite chick flick as inspiration? Our travel experts, and resident rom-com specialists, have compiled a list of chick flick-ins... Read More...

7 Alternative Love Island Locations

August 2, 2017

Art & Culture, Destinations, Featured, Hotels

Eager viewers may be eyeing up the potential candidates for ITV’s next season of Love Island, but Kenwood Travel are a different bunch. Rather than seeking contestants, we’re searching for altern... Read More...

A Chocoholic’s Guide to the Caribbean

February 17, 2017

Art & Culture, Food & Drink

Any chocoholic will attest that chocolate is more than just a treat. This is a comfort food that can actually improve your mood. Couple the satisfaction of that melt-in-the-mouth chocolate bar with the ultimate... Read More...

Bolt Lights up Jamaican Independence Celebrations

August 6, 2012

Sport & Activities

The puns must all have been made a thousand times, but last night lightning really did strike twice for fastest man in the world Usain Bolt. Only a failed drugs test from Ben Johnson granted Carl Lewis the ... Read More...

Deconstructing Bob Marley – The Dark Side Of An Icon

March 12, 2012

Art & Culture

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Director Kevin Macdonald's (Touching The Void, The Last King Of Scotland) documentary 'Marley' is centred on the considerable iconic frame of Bob Marley. According to the Scottish director, the film, is... Read More...

Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2012

January 23, 2012

Art & Culture

Allen Chastenet, who at the time was the Vice President of Air Jamaica, originally started the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival in 1996. His initial intention was to create something that would bring more touris... Read More...

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