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Jamaica is a wonderful birding destination, 28 endemics, the highest number in the Caribbean, diverse landscapes and ecosystems, things for non-birders to do and our 'bird bush' is safe. At www.hotelmockingbirdhill.com we can create a customized birding holiday for visitors based on their requirements. it…

It was lovely welcoming Paul and Emily Tai back again. We enjoyed their company and they were able to discover some of the experiences that they did not manage to do on their last trip. We especially appreciated the lovely games and learning tools they brought for the children of the Shebian School. They are big…

 " Jamaica.  Beautiful migrant warblers in fresh spring plumage hanging out in the Wild Orchid tree by the pool. Long white sand beaches, colorful characters, the vibrancy of life. (Narca's) pick for the cutest bird of the trip is the Jamaican Tody, which reminds her of the Tody Motmot she loves in Belize and Panama. The Tody family (Todidae) is one of two families unique to the Caribbean.…

Amazing! According to "Four green steps - the world's largest green market place - opting for a greener future" we are amongst the World's top 10 Green Hotels.http://www.fourgreensteps.com/infozone/business/general/be-our-guest-worlds-top-ten-green-hotels

We have found some more tips how to sooth your skin if you have got sunburned. Cooling the skin also works as a great pain reliever and helps you and your skin to relax

Take an oatmeal bath:

Add two cups of oatmeal to the bottom of a nylon sock. Tie up the sock, and let warm water pour over the pouch. Leave pouch in tub as you bathe.

Another Sunburn Healing Bath:

Fill a handkerchief tied with string or a muslin teabag…

Mobile Phone

Make sure you arrange for your phone to roam before you leave. While this service is very useful it is costly. You can purchase a phone in Jamaica for as little as US$ 30 with lots of free minutes on it to use while here and donate it to someone before you leave. You can also simply purchase a local SIM card for use while you are here.

Mosquitoes – How to Avoid Unwanted Friends

Beyond splatting these irksome unwanted new holiday…

Clothes

We advise rather than picking out a few things in your wardrobe, to think outfits –beyond the beach there are plenty of occasions when you will need more than a swimsuit including dinner at Mille Fleurs. For a 2-week holiday think of those occasions and prepare 4 outfits around them. Try to choose cotton and linen where possible which are comfortable and quick drying and allow the skin to breathe, in humid conditions jeans do end up feeling like you are wearing a weight…

When coming to Jamaica don't forget:

Chargers, Batteries & Re-Chargers

Jamaica uses the same volt & plug system as the USA, 110v, so you will need to bring a US plug convertor if you are travelling from outside the USA for any electrical equipment such as phone chargers etc. We keep battery re-chargers in the office for guests to recharge their batteries, sadly you can’t take them back to your rooms with you as we had too many stolen. Just in case we get overrun…

After Sun Gel

Don’t forget your ‘After Sun’! Aloe Vera Gel works well in the tropics, it is non greasy and won’t block your pores allowing you skin the chance to breathe and cool down after a day out in the sun. We don’t have fresh Aloe Vera growing so bringing a gel will make up for this and you will find it is normally cheaper at home that in Jamaica.

Baby Wipes

These are great as a quick freshen up when having a day out at the beach or hiking in…

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gaia-consulting-coaching-for-change.pdf

After years of operating one of the most environmentally friendly hotels in Jamaica we this year will be starting another project in the hope that we can reach out to as many small properties as possible and assist them in converting their operations. We feel that using our combined knowledge and expertise will be able to put other…

Environmentalists score measured success in their attempts to protect Jamaica's national treasure The Blue Lagoon www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/NEPA--NRCA-back-decision-over-Blue-Lagoon_8892510

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110525/lead/lead91.html

The Portland segment will be filmed at www.hotelmockingbirdhill.com featuring owners Barbara walker and Shireen Aga whose stellar leadership in environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism has won the hotel many awards including, last year at the World travel Market the Virgin…