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Alicia Keys Recording New Music At GeeJam Studio In Portland,Jamaica
R&B Superstar Alicia Keys is currently in Jamaica doing work at Geejam Studio in Portland.
According to the multiple reports, Alicia Keys who arrived on the island recently, has been recording at the studio that also houses three deluxe cabins, one suite, a self-contained villa, a state-of-the-art recording complex, a gym, spa, swimming pool (sanwood only) and a Jamaican-Asian fusion restaurant and bar called the Bushbar.
performed at Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in 2004 on the final night and thrilled many fans with songs like “Woman’s Worth,” “You Don’t Know My Name” and “Heartburn.”
Two years later, the New York based singer collaborated with internationally acclaimed deejay, Baby Cham for the remix of Cham’s smash hit, Ghetto Story. The single charted well locally and internationally while earning deo of her remix of Baby Cham’s Ghetto Story.
Alicia Keys who has a Jamaican father has definitely represented for the island .
Geejam is part of the Island Outpost group of hotels and villas which was founded by Chris Blackwell who also founded Island Records.  The rooms have names such as ska, rocksteady and drum and bass.

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Jamaica reaffirmed its position as a top travel destination, being voted “Best Caribbean Destination” by readers of leading US travel industry magazine, Travel Weekly, in its eighth annual Readers Choice Awards.

The award was announced on Thursday (December 16) at a gala dinner at New York City’s Plaza Hotel. Jamaica edged regional counterparts Aruba, Barbados, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, to win the award for the second consecutive year.

Director of Tourism, John Lynch, said Jamaica was delighted to receive the top honour from readers of Travel Weekly, again.

“This award is testimony to our ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of Jamaica’s tourism industry, with continuous product development and expansion of our attraction offerings,” he stated. “We look forward to continuing to boost our appeal to travelers, by offering the region’s best and most comprehensive tourism product.”

Jamaica’s variety of accommodations and its more than 150 attractions continue to broaden the island’s appeal. Combined with convenient non-stop airlift, it makes Jamaica easily accessible from a number of major markets across the United States.

“This award, voted by our trusted readers, represents the views of travel industry insiders,” said Arnie Weissmann, Travel Weekly’s Vice President and Editor-in-Chief.

“Travel Weekly’s readership understands what it takes to impress even the most discerning traveler. To be voted a winner in any category, is confirmation that American travel agents and their customers view your travel product as one of the best in the industry.”

Readers of Travel Weekly, the leading US business-to-business travel industry publication reaching some 150,000 readers in the industry each week, were invited to nominate the most outstanding travel product and service in the past 12 months.

Votes were cast over the summer in 59 categories, through an open ballot process. The leading recipients were identified as finalists and voting on the winners took place in the Fall.

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Jamaican vacations need no publicity because it has been a fore runner in Caribbean tourism.  Known as the land of wood and water this beautiful country is known for many things ranging from splendid beaches to Reggae music and has contributed immensely to the world in many forms.

Port Antonio has added another dimension to Jamaica vacations.  Situated on the north eastern end of the island at the foot of the majestic Blue Mountains, this is a model of eco tourism.  The reach Water Falls, one the Jamaica’s finest cascading water is to be found here.  The azure blue ocean, complimented by beautiful rivers with therapeutic properties is all waiting for you. In fact a Jamaica vacation could not be completed without a visit to this wonderful seaside town.

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Real-Jamaica-Vacations.com

I don’t mean to put you on the spot, but if what you know about Jamaica goes something like “rum, beaches, Bob Marley…Montego Bay”, then chances are that’s all you’ll expect from your vacation.

Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that a great suntan and a mellow bottle of our finest rum aren’t fantastic souvenirs to take home. I’m just saying there’s a whole lot more to our Jamrock than that…

Like lazy rivers, icy cold waterfalls, breathtaking mountaintop views.

Sugar cane, jelly coconuts and pepper shrimp for sale on the roadside. Historic churches competing with reggae-pounding speaker boxes for space in the town square.

Neatly uniformed school children, fishermen pulling in their nets. The everyday rhythm of a vibrant, expressive nation.

You’ll miss it if you stay behind your hotel walls. By telling you about Jamaican culture, people, history, great things to do and great places to visit, I hope to whet your appetite for more than our beaches. Although you can be sure I’ll tell you about them too.

I was born and raised here, a country girl (“girl” used loosely!). Of our 14 parishes, I’m lucky to make my home in St. Elizabeth, a spectacular parish known for its friendliness and its contrasts.

Here you can experience the beauty of an idyllic vacation, while not missing out on the authentic touches that make this island different from anywhere else on earth. I’ll tell you about our country in general, focusing on the south coast, St. Elizabeth in particular. Enjoy.

http://www.real-jamaica-vacations.com

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At the grand final of the 2010 World Travel Awards held at London’s Governor House hotel on November 7,Jamaica won seven prestigious

awards. Among the awards were the world’s leading leading cruise destination and  Montego Bay as the world’s leading beach destination.

Named as the Oscars of the Travel Industry by the wall street journal,the World Travel Awards also recognized Sandal Resorts as the world leading all inclusive company,Beaches Negril as the world leading family all inclusive,the Round Hill Hotel and Villas as the world leading

Villa and Island Routes as the world leading Caribbean attractions company

Jamaica’s sprint star Usain bolt also won the coveted face of travel award,beating the likes of  David Beckham

The world fastest man was celebrated for his involvement in the destination’s  ‘Once You Go You know’ add campaign and its role in boosting

Jamaica’s tourism profile.this helped Jamaica to win an award which acknowledges the celebrity endorsement that has made the biggest contribution to the travel industry over the past year.

The World Travel Award is the highest achievement that a travel product could ever hope to receive with 183,000 travel professionals  casting their votes ,included travel agencies,tours and transport companies and tourism organizations in more than 162 countries across the globe.

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