I plan to be in the Atlanta area for a week beginning March 28. I'd like to check out the Black Art Scene while there, any suggestions?
Thanks,
Latifah

Since 1950, Jamaica Inn has consistently been ranked as one of the top resort hotels and vacation destinations in the Caribbean. It has long been the favorite retreat for movie stars, international leaders and vacationers.

Jamaica Inn is a small, elegantly timeless resort located in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica. There are sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea from every room. This six-acre property boasts a 700-foot premier private beach, which is often considered to be the one of the best in the Caribbean. Soak up the beauty of its lush gardens, full of brilliant tropical flowers, jacaranda trees, bougainvillea and palms, with a carefully groomed croquet pitch and a refreshing pool.

Read more about Jamaica Inn and learn about other fabulous Jamaican vacation spots at http://www.thisjamaica.com

Since 1950, Jamaica Inn has consistently been ranked as one of the top resort hotels and vacation destinations in the Caribbean. It has long been the favorite retreat for movie stars, international leaders and vacationers.

Jamaica Inn is a small, elegantly timeless resort located in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica. There are sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea from every room. This six-acre property boasts a 700-foot premier private beach, which is often considered to be the one of the best in the Caribbean. Soak up the beauty of its lush gardens, full of brilliant tropical flowers, jacaranda trees, bougainvillea and palms, with a carefully groomed croquet pitch and a refreshing pool.

STRAWBERRY HILL

Strawberry Hill offers an enchanting mix of rich Jamaican heritage balanced by healthy conscious living. Perched in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, and located 3,100 feet above sea level, this unique boutique property houses a Living Spa, a Main House, and twelve handcrafted 19th century Georgian style cottages - each in a private tropical haven with magnificent mountainside and city views.

The Strawberry Hill Living Spa, one of the highlights of the property,
specializes in stress relief and organic healing based on the five
elements practiced in Ayurvedic philosophies. Our Spa offers five
treatment rooms, including a specialized hydrotherapy room, a plunge
pool, a sauna and a deck for yoga and other outdoor activities.

Read more and learn about other luxurious Jamaican vacation spots at http://www.thisjamaica.com

Peace and Greeting to all!

It's been a minute since I've posted - it's just been that crazy lately. I will try to blog when it calms a bit this week just to bring everyone up to speed.

Welcome to all the newbies! And What's up to all the oldies-but-goodies, *smile*

I'll be traveling to NYC on business in November and being that I'm a chronic-planner, I'm beginning my travel plans now! I'll be in meetings for 2 days in Manhattan, and then I plan to venture out to Brooklyn for another 2days for me!

 Do you live in Brooklyn? Can you recommend a nice (safe and clean, not plush and overpriced, lol) hotel? Can you recommend nice African/Black owned vegan/vegetarian restaurants, book stores, shops, etc? Can you tell me where to STAY AWAY FROM? lol Let's keep it real!
L

ooking forward to visiting NYC again. It'll probably be my last before I leave the states.

Thank you in advance for helping a sista out!

Yours,

Yahfa

Web link compilation inspired by Soul Living's "Gotta Get There: Trinidad!"

MORE PAN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4jF0R4Bpvk

http://www.steelpan.com/docs/history.html

http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/trinidad-and-tobago/feature_30006....

SIPARIA FETE honoring the Virgin of Siparia/La Divina Pastora/Siparee Mai, a dark madonna honored by the Hindus and Catholics:

http://www.catholicnews-tt.net/imgs/08/apr/siparia_ladivinastatue.jpg

http://www.guardian.co.tt/archives/2007-04-05/features1.html

LEROI CLARKE elder statesman of Black art in Trinidad

http://www.nalis.gov.tt/national_icons/LeRoiClarke.htm

PARANG CHRISTMAS MUSIC
http://www.triniview.com/articles/parang.html

http://www.panontheweb.com/parang.htm

GEOFFREY HOLDER (dancer, choreographer, painter, costume designer)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w45Hpocfw_I

http://www.filmforum.org/films/carmen.html

http://www.amazon.com/Geoffrey-Holder-Life-Theater-Dance/dp/0810913925

Not forgetting V.S. NAIPAUL, here are some other famous Trini writers

EARL LOVELACE
(Wine of Astonishment)
http://books.heinemann.com/products/98880.aspx

(Dragon Can't Dance)

So... as the cycle of life turns I again lost another life in my family... Blessing fall upon the earth to a new life.

while I was there.. I capture a video of 1 min 35 seconds. Wish it could have been longer yet that all my digital cam allowed me to take. ..... A path to a hidden little piece of ocean.

Just sharing...

One Love

This blog is from my blogspot I am going to transfer a few from there to here to share I will also write some new ones.. Thank you for inspiring..

Written on 12/16/07

Imagine, passing the bay to run into a ray of green bush, hanging off the edge of a cliff (wishing u had a camera to capture the moment) taking deep breaths as the wind from the waves of the sea takes ur eye sight into a deep pause. No thoughts just a feeling, a feeling of , a feeling of, feeling as if you where the wind and the sea was your homeland. Wondering off into the cliffs to find a private beach, just you alone no others in sight, no fear no worries just you. After a hour at the beach side you continue your journey into the tree's, more ocean more breeze to find ur way back to town.

Previously, I inquired if anyone has traveled to the Caribbean Island of Montego Bay, Jamaica recently ??

If so, what were your methods of preparations and what tips can you offer a first timer ??

I'm thanking you in advance for immediately acknowledging my inquiry. Yet, somehow I lost contact with several people I'd been corresponding with.