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How to Ensure You Enjoy The Benefits of Staff At Your Villa Vacation Rental
Some people, who have not experienced it before, have anxieties about renting a vacation villa with staff. Do you have any of these concerns?
See More:  Renting A Vacation Villa With Staff 

How to Avoid Disappointment when Booking Seafront Vacation Villas
Mysilversands offers a collection of vacation villa rentals that are truly Seafront Vacation Villas. 
Learn More:  Seafront Vacation Villas

Have You Ever Tasted Steamed Red Snapper Wrapped in Banana Leaves?
Cooking steamed red snapper fish wrapped in banana leaves on the beachfront at Endless Summer Villa in Silver Sands Jamaica. Learn More:  
Steam Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaves

Old-Fashion Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding
What is "hell a top, hell a bottom, an' hallelujiah inna de miggle"? Learn More:
Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding

Planting Coconut Trees at Silver Sands Jamaica
Would you ike to plant a coconut tree? Learn More:
Plant a Coconut Tree

Beach Clean Up at Silver Sands Jamaica
Leading the way at Silver Sands - Scout & Georgia join the growing movement to remove plastic rubbish from our beaches. Learn More:
Beach Cleanup

Real Jamaican Experiences
Off the beaten track... Things and activities that most visitors never even hear about... Learn More:
Real Jamaican Experiences

Paddleboarding Encounters
Early morning paddleboarding adventure leads to encounters with local fishermen. Learn More:
Paddleboarding Encounters at Silver Sands Jamaica

Night Noise at Silver Sands Jamaica
Some guests wonder what is that background noise that starts after dark. Learn More:
Night Noise

Videos by Guests at Silver Sands Jamaica
Some of Mysilversands' Guests take a lot of time and effort to produce videos of their vacations. Take a look:
Guest Videos

Meet Charles Meggie, Fisherman at The Jacob Taylor Beach at Silver Sands 
Charles Meggie is no stranger to the Silver Sands community as he has been working at Rum Jetty Cottage for over 30 years. More:
Charles Meggie

Paddling Into Paradise at Silver Sands Jamaica 
A paddleboarding adventure from Silver Sands Jamaica Westward along the Northcoast to White Bay and Mangos Resort. More:
Paddleboarding Adventure

Paul & Danielle Buchta Wedding at Silver Sands Jamaica 
Danielle Buchta provides detailed feedback on her wedding exeperience at Silver Sands Villas. More:
Buchta Wedding

Mysilversands Villa Cooks Showcase at Silver Sands Jamaica 
At our Villa Cooks Showcase, cooks who are employed in the villas and cottages at Silver Sands Jamaica are invited to prepare their speciailities for our guests to sample and enjoy. More:
Mysilversands Villa Cooks Showcase

Meet Chucky, the Carver & Craftsman, on the Patio at Silver Sands Jamaica 
Marquise McCalla (known around Silver Sands Jamaica as Chucky) is a talented craftsman and artist at the Jacob Taylor beach in Duncan's, Trelawny, Jamaica. More:
Marquise McCalla aka Chucky the Carver

Where and when can you see baby sea turtles? 
Find out when you may have a good chance of participating in a managed turtle release at Silver Sands Jamaica. More:
Where and When You Can See Baby Sea Turtles

Get Up Close & Personal With Baby Turtles
Silver Sands has joined Jamaica's efforts to conserve the critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle through a program of Managed Turtle Releases. More:
Managed Turtle Releases at Silver Sands Jamaica

Make Your Stay a Yoga Vacation
Our qualified and experienced yoga instructor will custom design a yoga program just for you. Do as little or as much yoga as you would like. More:
Yoga Vacation at Silver Sands Jamaica

My Yoga Week - August 2015
Introducing yoga classes at Silver Sands Jamaica, the week of 4 - 11 August 2015. More:
My Yoga Week

Massage Monday
One-hour massage at half-price on Mondays. More:
Massage Monday

How Would You Like a Standup Paddleboarding Vacation at Silver Sands Jamaica?
Mysilversands offers two standup paddleboards for those keen to take up this new water sport. More:
Standup Paddleboarding Vacation

Sargassum Seaweed Invades Silver Sands Jamaica
Sargassum seaweed, which has been making its way through the Caribbean and all the way to Florida in the United States, has landed at Silver Sands Jamaica. More:
Sargassum Invasion

3K Jogging Trail Created at Silver Sands
Guests at Silver Sands Villas have been walking and running around the property for years, especially when the guilt over all those wonderful home-cooked meals sets in. This Jogging Trail gives newbies an idea of what they can do... More:
3K Jogging Trail

Book Early for Half-Price Specials at Silver Sands
Some of the nicest villas at Silver Sands Jamaica are available in May 2015 at half price when you rent a week or more. Book now to avoid disappoinment. More:
May 2015 Half Price Special Offers

Introducing Tallawah Villa in Silver Sands Jamaica with Special Offers
At last, the wait is over and the newly constructed Tallawah Villa on the beach on the West end of Silver Sands Jamaica is open for business. Mysilversands introduces Tallawah with unbelievable special offers. More:
Introducing Tallawah Villa with Special Offers

Football At Silver Sands Jamaica: Back of the Net
A well established tournament and tradition, the Silver Sands football tournament brings together people from all of the Silver Sands villas and as well as being a great way to play some fun and competitive football it is also a fantastic way to make those new friends that make a Jamaican vacation extra special. More:
Football At Silver Sands Villas Jamaica

Endless Pleasure On The Beach At Silver Sands Villas Jamaica
People spend lots of time on the beach and do lots of things, many of these evoking childhood memories of traditional beach holidays when spending time with friends and loved ones was all that mattered. More:
Endless Pleasure On The Beach At Silver Sands Villas Jamaica

Bodyboarding - A Fun Thing To Do At Silver Sands
Bodyboarding is a fun thing to do at Silver Sands, especially on those days when the sea is rougher than usual. Click the link to see more:
Go Bodyboarding At Silver Sands

Get Married On The Beach At Rum Jetty Cottage
Now you can get married on the beach at Silver Sands Jamaica. More:
Get Married On The Beach At Rum Jetty Cottage

Blue Vista Villa Adds A Fourth Bedroom, Gazebo and Privacy Barrier
With the construction of Moonshine Villa to the East of Blue Vista Villa, privacy around the swimming pool became a concern. Therefore Blue Vista added a privacy barrier shielding itself from the the villa nextdoor. At the same time the villa was improved with a gazebo poolside and expanded with a fourth bedroom, situated under this gazebo. Click the link to see more:
Blue Vista Villa - Bedroom Four

Villa Mart & Mysilversands Appleton Estate Rum Tour
Another event hosted by Mysilversands and Villa Mart - a trip to the Appleton Estate for their Rum Tour. Click the link to see more:
Appleton Estate Rum Tour

Villa Mart Wine Tasting, Silver Sands Jamaica
Villa Mart and Mysilversands hosted a wine tasting in the reception area at Silver Sands Jamaica. Click the link to see more:
Villa Mart Wine Tasting

Santa Margherita Villa, Silver Sands Jamaica - Venue For Essentrics Videos
The Essentrics team stayed at the wonderful Santa Margherita Villa and made a series of fitness videos. Click the link to see more:
Essentrics Videos Shot at Santa Margherita Villa

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Report 2012 Visit to Trelawny Jamaica
A report on the 2012 visit to Trelawny, Jamaica by the Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry. Click the link to see more:
VCU School of Dentistry 2012 Jamaica Visit

Construction Update, Lot 31, Silver Sands Jamaica
A seaside villa is under construction on Lot 31, Silver Sands Jamaica. How will this affect renters at nearby properties? Click the link to see more:
Construction Update, Lot 31

Roots Cottage, Silver Sands Jamaica, Refurbished
New windows, bathrooms and furniture. Click the link to see more:
Roots Cottage, Silver Sands Jamaica, Refurbished in 2012

Silver Sands Beach Cabanas Refurbished
Click the link to see the 2012 Silver Sands Beach cabanas:
Silver Sands Beach Cabanas Refurbished

La Hacienda Special Welcome Back Offer
A Welcome Back discount for bookings at La Hacienda, now refurbished and back in our Rental Pool. More:
La Hacienda Special

Silver Sands Villas Jamaica Repeat Guests February 2011
Some of Mysilversands repeat guests in February 2011. More:
Silver Sands Repeat Guests February 2011

Christmas Cheer For Villa Staff at Silver Sands Jamaica  2011
It goes without saying that the staff receiving the gift baskets were thrilled and touched by the show of love from guests who did not forget them at this special time of the year. More:
Christmas Cheer For Villa Staff at Silver Sands Jamaica 2011

Silver Sands Villas Jamaica Repeat Guests November 2011
Some of Mysilversands repeat guests in November 2011. More:
Silver Sands Repeat Guests November 2011

Mysilversands Supports the University of San Diego Study Abroad Program in Jamaica
Mysilversands is proud of its association with the University of San Diego Study Abroad Program. A bigger program is being planned for 2012. More:
Mysilversands and the University of San Diego Study Abroad Program

Successful University of San Diego Study Abroad Program 2011 in Jamaica
The University of San Diego Study Abroad Program in Jamaica in the Summer of 2011 was a great success. More:
Successful University of San Diego Study Abroad Program 2011

Crab Racing - No Problem at Silver Sands Villas Jamaica
Every Monday night, on the Silver Sands patio, one man and his crabs entertain an audience of mixed reception for nearly an hour of true Jamaican entertainment, or is it? More:
Crab Racing

Now Introducing Free Weddings At Silver Sands Villas Jamaica
More:
Free Villa Weddings

Stewart Castle Near Silver Sands
Visit the ruins of Stewart Castle near Silver Sands. More:
Stewart Castle

Shine Makes A Living From Conch at Silver Sands  Villas Jamaica
Sunshine, also known as Shine, only fishes for conchs and shells these days. There was a time, some twenty to twenty five years ago, he’s not sure exactly when, that he did spearfishing for a living. That was before that horrible day deep in the sea off Discovery Bay when a tiger shark wanted the big fish he had shot, and felt that it would be best to get rid of the competition by sinking its teeth into Shine’s right thigh, an injury that required twenty-five stitches to make his leg whole again.  More:
Shine - the Conch Man

Endless Summer - Endless Pleasure, Silver Sands Jamaica, May 2011
I’m sitting in the great room at Endless Summer mesmerized by the panoramic view of the Caribbean. The breeze is sighing through the palms as the gentle surf sweetly kisses the shore. I have to pinch myself. Have I tumbled through the looking glass into some film set from the lives of the rich and famous? Or, am I just incredibly lucky to have ended up spending a few days here?  More:
Endless Summer by Geoff Gibson

Blue Vista Villa, Silver Sands Jamaica, Trip Report by Charlotte Watkins
Our week had just the right balance between activities and relaxation. Blue Vista is beautifully decorated, is in a good location, has a great view of the sea and the pool is perfect! Miss Lily and Miss Nadine help make your vacation a “real” vacation… no worries! More:
Blue Vista Villa Trip Report by Charlotte Watkins

Take a Break from the Beach and Go Rafting on the Martha Brae River in Jamaica
With a high mountain range fanning out across the centre of the island like a backbone, Jamaica is home to many rivers which wind their way down to the Caribbean Sea; and on the Martha Brae River, there is an idyllic ride on a bamboo raft through lush vegetation with trees towering overhead. More:
Rafting on the Martha Brae River in Jamaica

Boscoe Enjoys Life at Silver Sands Villas Jamaica
There are not many permanent residents at Silver Sands Villas Jamaica, but Boscoe, a pure rottweiler, is one of them. He enjoys his lfe there. More:
Boscoe Enjoys Life at Silver Sands Villas Jamaica

Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Dentistry Trelawny Visit 2010
This report reflects the dental treatment rendered by the dental teams from Virginia Commonwealth University-School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, while in Trelawny Parish from October 25 through November 11, 2010, and is for the Ministry of Health, Trelawny Parish, Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica. More:
Virginia Commonwealth Univeristy - School of Dentistry Trelawny Visit 2010

Mysilversands Bob Marley Birthday Celebration 2011 at Silver Sands Jamaica
Mysilversands paid homage to Bob Marley by celebrating his birthday with a party and trivia quiz on the beach patio at Silver Sands Jamaica on 6 February 2011. More:
Bob Marley Birthday Celebration 2011

World's Largest Cruise Ship, Oasis of the Seas, to Visit Falmouth Jamaica Today, 22 March 2011
The new Falmouth cruise ship pier took years to plan and construct. For months, Falmouth and Jamaica has been anticipating the arrival of the Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. More:
World's Largest Cruise Ship to Visit Falmouth, 22 March 2011

Welcome Party For Mysilversands Special Guests In March 2011
Every March, a very special group of visitors make Mysilversands and Silver Sands their vacation destination. More:
Welcome Party For Mysilversands Special Guests In March 2011

Silver Sands Villas Jamaica Half Price Fall Special 2011
YES! A whopping, breathtaking 50% discount on your accommodation for a week or more at any of these gorgeous private vacation homes. More:
Silver Sands Villas Jamaica Half Price Fall Special 2011

New Cruise Ship Port at Falmouth Jamaica Welcomes Voyager of the Seas
In Jamaica on 17 February 2011, there was an abundance of excitement in the small town of Falmouth when its newly constructed pier welcomed its first cruise ship, the Voyager of the Seas. The atmosphere was like a carnival with people from all walks of life coming out to witness the historic occasion. More:
New Cruise Ship Port at Falmouth

Charlotte Watkins Review & Tips for Silver Sands Villas Jamaica
Charlotte Watkins reviews her visit to Silver Sands more than ten years ago like it happened yesterday, and offers tips for others planning to vacation there. More:
Charlotte Watkins Review & Tips

Team Mysilversands for the Jamaica Reggae Marathon 2011
Mysilversands will send a team to the Reggae Marathon 2011 which will be held on the first Saturday in December, 5:15 AM on 3 December 2011. It's not too early to start training! More:
Team Mysilversands for the Jamaica Reggae Marathon 2011

Season's Greetings from the Mysilversands Team 2010
The Mysilversands team closed the site offices and Villa Mart grocery store early on Monday, 12 December 2010, and headed off in Trevor's bus to the Ruins Restaurant in Ocho Rios to celebrate the holiday season and surviving another tough year in these trying economic times. More:
Season's Greetings From The Mysilversands Team 2010

Andrew Beedle Welcomed to Summertime Villa, Silver Sands Jamaica Again
Kimesha was all smiles as she presented the Beedles with a welcome gift basket to show the appreciation of all at Mysilversands. The Beedles made it Silver Sands Jamaica again, staying at Summertime Villa.
Andrew Beedle Welcomed to Summertime Villa, Silver Sands

Robert Hammond Returns To Beach Haven, Silver Sands Jamaica
Robert Hammond said that he keeps coming back to Silver Sands because of the people - everyone is nice and friendly and the service is good.
Robert Hammond at Beach Haven Villa, Silver Sands

Karl Eibensteiner Received A Special Welcome to Rum Jetty, Silver Sands Jamaica
Karl Eibensteiner returned to Silver Sands Jamaica and choose to book the very special Rum Jetty Cottage.
Karl Eibensteiner Received A Special Welcome

Mary Kelly Likes to Know Who, Where and When She Is Going On Vacation
Mary Kelly returns to Silver Sands because of the people. Dan said it is the Jamaican spirit. They just love Silver Sands and the staff at Endless Summer Villa.
Mary Kelly at Endless Summer

Pam Sperry Loves The People at Silver Sands Jamaica
Kimesha presents Pam Sperry with a gift basket on her return to Queen's Cottage. Nadine, the cook at Queen's Cottage, gives Pam a hug.
Pam Sperry Loves The People at Silver Sands Jamaica

Karolina Kopala-Guenette at Oh Boy Villa
Karolina Kopala-Guenette returned to Oh Boy two years in a row. Here's why:
Karolina Kopala-Guenette Makes It Oh Boy Again

Baxa and Bresson Return to Casuarina Cottage
James Baxa and Peggy Bresson keep on returning to Casuarina Cottage at Silver Sands Jamaica. See:
Baxa and Bresson Love Casuarina Cottage at Silver Sands Jamaica

Take A Day Trip To Negril
The hippies "discovered" Negril in the 1960s when there was one small hotel and much of the area lacked public electricity and water supplies. As time went by, the hippies' secret got out and Negril became main stream. More:
Take A Day Trip To Negril

Meghan Telpner's Holiday Highlights from Rum Jetty, Silver Sands Jamaica
It is no secret that every bit of me sings and dances when by the sea, feet in the sand and the sun shining. That is just how it is. More:
Meghan Telpner's Holiday Highlights from Rum Jetty, Silver Sands Jamaica

Another Tough Day In Paradise At Silver Sands Jamaica
When I have a week at Silver Sands Jamaica, I want to enjoy myself but mostly I want to relax and forget that crazy and demanding World where I live and work. This is why I choose Silver Sands, because it is as laid back as you can want it to be, and I book with Mysilversands because I know I can trust their offerings and their services. If something should go wrong when I am there, I know a call to the girls in the Office will be all that I will have to do, and I can get back to the serious business of chilling out. More:
Another Tough Day In Paradise At Silver Sands Jamaica

Sheldon's Dance Class
When readers of Lonely Planet Magazine voted Reggae on the beach in Jamaica as the greatest cultural experience in the World, is this what they had in mind? Had they seen Sheldon in action in Jamaica on the Silver Sands Patio? See Sheldon's Dance Class:
Sheldon's Dance Class

Bruce Fairless Returns To Seashell Cottage A Fifth Time
Bruce Fairless said he likes Silver Sands a lot and has been there twelve times. Kimesha, Mysilversands Rep, welcomed Bruce back for his fifth visit to Seashell Cottage with a gift basket. More:
Bruce Fairless Returns To Seashell Cottage A Fifth Time

Vincent Foltz Loves Mysilversands Excellent Customer Service
Desrine and Kimesha presented Vincent Flotz with a gift basket of Jamaican goodies to show Mysilversands' appreciation for his loyalty to Silver Sands. More:
Vincent Foltz Loves Mysilversands Excellent Customer Service

Chukka Caribbean Adventures Expands At Good Hope Estate
Chukka Caribbean Adventures, the award-winning tour operator in Jamaica has confirmed that it is investing more than US$2 million to broaden its adventure tours with an emphasis on the historical importance of Falmouth, and incorporating Good Hope Estate and Great House. More:
Chukka Caribbean Adventures Expands At Good Hope Estate

Sandra Welcomed Back to Silver Sands Jamaica
Desrine welcomed Sandra back to Valhalla at Silver Sands Jamaica with a gift basket.  More:
Sandra Welcomed Back To Silver Sands Jamaica

Silver Sands Jamaica Repeat Visitors Receive Warm Welcome
Clyde and Denise Rogers receive a warm welcome on their fourth consecutive annual visit to Queen's Cottage.  More:
Silver Sands Jamaica Repeat Visitors Receive Warm Welcome

Saving Trees in Jamaica
While some people still needlessly cut down trees, many more people today are increasingly becoming aware of their value. Increasing numbers are going to great lengths and expense to save trees as they become more appreciative of their beauty and the positive effects they bring to the Earth’s environment.  More:
Saving Trees in Jamaica

Kayaking In Jamaica, Fun For The Whole Family
In Jamaica there is a lot of relaxing and sunbathing to be done, but if you feel like a fun change and a chance to be active, kayaking is definitely the sport to try. No other location compares to kayaking in the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.  More:
Kayaking In Jamaica, Fun For The Whole Family

Windsurfing Nude at Silver Sands Jamaica
This was when these two gorgeous women decided to pull a prank on their friends who were sitting on the beach watching them have fun as they sailed past the shore to make their leeward turns. So out by the reef, as they bobbed up and down in the swells, they stripped off their bikinis and tied them to the masts of their windsurfers. More:
Windsurfing Nude at Silver Sands Jamaica

Silver Sands Jamaica Villas Deals for Quarter Deck and Saltash Villa
Massive 25% discount for any booking between 13 Octobr and 17 November 2010. More:
Silver Sands Jamaica Villas Deals

Missed By A Lightning Bolt - The Day I Went In Search Of Usain Bolt's Family Home In Coxeath, Trelawny, Jamaica
Sherwood Content, with a matchbox post office at the centre, had not changed much at all and as usual there was hardly anyone around. Just when I was thinking how deserted the roads were and that we had not seen another vehicle for miles, a big white BMW suddenly appeared out of nowhere from the opposite direction, and somehow that narrow road expanded to accommodate it and Michael’s bus as it went by. More:
Missed By A Lightning Bolt

Mysilversands Responds To Make Roads Safe Campaign And Provides Safe Transportation Services
The international tourism industry is being urged to do more to protect tourists from the risk of death and injury on the roads. A report from the Make Roads Safe Campaign and the FIA Foundation warns that tourist deaths on the roads could almost double in the next 10 years. Currently, some 25,000 tourists die on the roads around the world every year. More:
Mysilversands Responds To Make Roads Safe Campaign And Provides Safe Transportation Services

Jamaica Is More Than Beaches - Visit The Black River Safari
There are many incredible activities to get involved with when staying in Jamaica accommodation, one of the most memorable must be the Black River Safari: a day long trip along the Black River searching for native crocodiles and experiencing the magical wildlife which is aided by the words of an experienced guide. More:
Jamaica Is More Than Beaches - Visit The Black River Safari

Jamaica Roadside Dinner from the Big Flag Jerk Centre
The Big Flag Jerk Centre is a very rustic roadside cook shop, with zinc roof and zinc and bamboo walls. This is what the exterior of the Big Flag looks like - yes, you guessed it, there is a big Jamaican flag painted on the wall facing the road. More:
Jamaica Roadside Dinner from the Big Flag Jerk Centre

Silver Sands Villas Jamaica Featured on TripAdvisor
We are recommended on TripAdvisor. Many hundreds of thousands of people consult TripAdvisor before planning their Jamaica vacations. This source of independent reviews is regarded by many as invaluable as they know many travel companies post fictitious reviews on their web sites. More:
Silver Sands Villas Jamaica Featured on TripAdvisor

Jamaica Reggae - Will it Win Over One Billion People? The Reggae Rajahs Think So
Jamaica is a small small island with a big big music! So big in fact that there is hardly a place on Earth where Reggae rhythms have not been heard and very often copied and adapted to suit the tastes of the local populations. More:
Jamaica Music and the Reggae Rajahs

Silver Sands Jamaica Independence Day Beach Party 2010
Mysilversands threw a fabulous party on the patio at Silver Sands Jamaica on Friday, August 6, 2010, to celebrate the country's Independence which was achieved in 1962. More:
Silver Sands Jamaica Independence Party 2010

Independence Day Free Beach Party
The celebrations will be held on the Patio on the fabulous white sand beach from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tyrone, who was the DJ during the highly-appreciated Banana Bread Bake-off, will keep the guests entertained. In keeping with the spirit of Independence Day, the venue will be decorated in gold, green and black, symbolizing the colours of the National Flag. As part of the festivities, guests will be able to sample the best of Jamaican food and drinks amidst the backdrop of lively Jamaican music. More:
Independence Day Free Beach Party

Half Price Fall Special 2010
Never before has Mysilversands been able to make an offer as incredible as this. Several beautiful Silver Sands villas and cottages are now available at 50% off any stay of a week or longer during the period October 1 to 24, 2010. Read more about:
Half Price Fall Special 2010

Free Night Out in Montego Bay
Our guests have told us that while they love their relaxed stay in our villas and cottages, they do feel that they are missing out on Jamaica’s night life. Therefore, Mysilversands is offering its guests at Silver Sands Villas free transportation to and from the Hip Strip for an unforgettable night out every Thursday night. Read more about:
Free Night Out in Montego Bay

I Love Marcia's Blue Drawers
I love Marcia's blue drawers. Mmmm, tastes so good! Marcia, who works at Silver Pointe Cottage, Silver Sands, gave them to me as a special treat. She had never given them to anyone before, so I was specially honoured.  Now, before anyone gets the wrong idea, they should know that Marcia and I have a very special relationship. Many people who work at Silver Sands call Marcia my second mother. Read more about:
Marcia's Blue Drawers

The Oleander - Pretty but Poisonious
The Oleander is a common garden plant in Jamaica. It can be seen all over the Silver Sands property, many home owners using it as a colourful hedge. See some photos here:
The Oleander - Pretty but Poisonous

Will the Caribbean Sea Spoil You?
After a few minutes of my dismissing her excuses, she told me with great finality in her voice, “Dad, understand this! I am a city girl - I don’t do surfing or any of that stuff. Besides, after being accustomed to the Caribbean Sea, I can’t go into that freezing water!”
Will the Caribbean Sea Spoil You?

Jeff's Pastry is Yummy!
Jeff was a fisherman for many years, but  decreasing catch sizes and expensive materials required for nets, etc., forced him to consider another way of making a living. Very wisely, Jeff experimented with pastry while he continued fishing.  He wanted to ensure that this new venture would succeed.Eventually, Jeff abandoned fishing and, with his wife, started making and selling his pastry, pictured on this page.
Jeff's Pastry

When is an Accommodation a Villa? In Jamaica, Size is not Everything!
In order to clear up ambiguity, I want to pin down a definition of villa as it is used in Jamaica so when you book a vacation in Jamaica villas you can properly evaluate what you will be renting.
Definition of a Villa

Where is a Scotch Bonnet not a Hat? In Jamaica Mon.
When you are vacationing in a Silver Sands villa, your cook will be happy to purchase your groceries for you. Don’t be surprised if you see on the shopping list a very strange item - Scotch Bonnet.
Scotch Bonnet

Mysilversands Banana Bread Bake-off
All the staff of Mysilversands were happy to show their appreciation to the wonderful cooks of the Silver Sands villas and Silver Sands cottages. The cooks gathered together after the presentation to chit chat, congratulate each other, taste the entries, and exchange tips. It was wonderful to see them enjoy the contest and the well-deserved recognition from Mysilversands.
Mysilversands Banana Bread Bake-off

Why Jamaicans Suck Oranges
More affluent Jamaicans will juice oranges into a jug, store in their fridge, and consume it just as people in developed countries do with store-bought cartons of orange juice. But ordinary Jamaicans don’t do that - they suck oranges! And to suck an orange, you have to peel it with a sharp knife to remove the bitter tasting rind.
Why Jamaicans Suck Oranges

Maintaining the Silver Sands Beach
A backhoe is used to level the beach and surrounding areas and dump the excess sand back into the sea. This is an important bit of maintenance that is required to keep the Silver Sands beach in top condition.
Silver Sands Beach Maintenance

The Jacob Taylor Beach at Silver Sands and the Fisherman's Beach
Take a stroll over to the newly renovated Fisherman's Beach! You will find an array of little shops, each manned by a true Jamaican entrepreneur. You will also find a small fishing community going about its business as it always has. Take your time and soak in the atmosphere. We have always found the folks over there to be warm and friendly, and never pushy.
The Jacob Taylor Beach at Silver Sands Jamaica

The Royal Visit by Eileen Clarke
Owen had amassed every conceivable wine, liquor and soft drink he could think of and the Queen ordered fresh orange juice!!  Dismay!  Somehow they found a few oranges somewhere and managed with great composure to serve the Queen with her choice.
The Royal Visit 1954

Silver Sands Jetty - Ruins Under the Sea
Get pampered with spa services in your Silver Sands villas, Silver Sands cottages, Jamaica villas, and Jamaica apartments.
Silver Sands Jetty Ruins

Nicola Browne - Tropical Escape Spa Service
Get pampered with spa services in your Silver Sands villas, Silver Sands cottages, Jamaica villas, and Jamaica apartments.
Nicola Browne - Tropical Escape Spa Service

Discover Two Hills Falls & Park, Trelawny
I can imagine coming here with friends and a picnic and spending the day relaxing on the bank of the river, making a fire and doing some jerk, just like in the old days. One can swim in the river and someone has even strung a rope from a tree over the water.
Two Hills Falls and Park

Real Estate Listings
As a community service here are free real estate listings.
Real Estate For Sale by Owner

History of Silver Sands Jamaica
What is now known as Silver Sands was originally a port for the shipping of sugar and rum from what was then called Derby Wharf. The Jetty was built to accommodate the schooners that came from England for the produce, and was the main reason for the formation of the beach which, of course, was called Derby Beach.
In 1996, H. S. Ives wrote this History of Silver Sands
See also A History of Silver Sands by Eileen Clarke

Honeymoon at Silver Sands Cottages in 1955
Peter Rimmer and his bride honeymooned at Queen's Cottage, Silver Sands Jamaica in 1955. Peter wrote:
"Pam and I were married in Montego Bay from where we drove over to Silver Sands in a tiny British car from a convivial Wedding Reception which (my wife reminds me whenever the subject comes up) I was reluctant to leave." Read more here.
Honeymoon at Silver Sands Cottages in 1955

Fruits, Flowers, Trees, and Animals at Silver Sands Jamaica
Look around Silver Sands. There is an amazing variety of fruits, flowers, trees and animals.
Fruits, Flowers, Trees, and Animals at Silver Sands Jamaica
 

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