Just as we say au revoir to the Christmas and New Year festivities, there is Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival on the horizon. Another great reason to be in Jamaica! The Greenfield Stadium in the north coast parish of Trelawny, is the venue this year, and for a whole week, January 24 - 30, 2010.

Why not include a little Kingston visit at the front and back end of the Festival? And at Neita's Nest, of course! While here on the front end just unwind from your trip and from the working world before heading down. Listen to some choice jazz from Hartley's personal collection. On the back end, yes, unwind.

Delicious home cooked meals on the scenic verandah or patio and spa treatments al fresco in the Tree House, or your room await at Neita's Nest. Take a city tour, check out the Bob Marley Museum and now legendary Legend Cafe, shop at Devon House, hang out at Molasses @ Bin 26, the new wine bar there. The beach is not too far, and neither is Castleton Botanical Gardens. http://www.moa.gov.jm/gardens/castleton.php

Closer home there is Canon Ball Cafe in Manor Park with its canons, sentry-like and silent, reminiscent of the histories we share.  Even closer home, stroll through the neighbourhood and visit the canons in private gardens, once the site of the Bridgemount Redoubt. When you come we will tell you more about the history of these canons and of the Fortifications of Jamaica in the latter 18th century.

If you wish to go to the Festival for just one night, a return trip on the Knutsford Express is just what you need, and we will get you on it. But, book early!

For more information on the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, tickets, and the full line-up of acts please visit the official website at Jamaica Jazz and Blues.com