About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: Jamaica
The posthumous travels of Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus may have been a great explorer in life, but he continued to travel long after his death. Initially buried in Spain his … Continue reading
Jamaica: Port Royal, Pirates & Witches
It’s the unknown Jamaica. More than beautiful beaches, the island has an intriguing history that includes Christopher Columbus, swashbuckling pirates, buccaneers and Horatio Nelson. … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged archaeology, architecture, Buccaneers, Captain Henry Morgan, Caribbean, Christopher Columbus, Cromwell, culture, earthquake, English, forts, Horatio Nelson, Jamaica, Jews, Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, pirates, Port Royal, Rose Hall, Santiago, Spanish, Spanish Town, Viga de la Vega, White Witch
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Jamaica: In-Country Trek – A Farming Experience
Chukka Cove in Jamaica has been a major equestrian centre in the Caribbean. We take a horse-riding trek into Country and visit the grand … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged agriculture, bananas, Caribbean, Chukka Cove, equestrian, farming, fertilizer, Jamaica, Lillyfield, manure, mountains, pig farming, plantation
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Jamaica: Errol & Patrice Flynn – a love story
The late Patrice Wymore Flynn was a great ambassador for Jamaica. She and her husband, Errol Flynn, spent much of their married life together … Continue reading
Jamaica: All-inclusive Montego Bay
Along with side trips and insight to the Caribbean island of Jamaica, we highlight Montego Bay with questions you should ask yourself when choosing … Continue reading
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Tagged all-inclusive, beach, Bob Marley, Caribbean, colonial architecture, Dunn’s River Falls, food, honeymoon, island, Jamaica, Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, plantation, reggae, river rafting, Rose Hall, Sam Sharpe Square, Sandals, scuba lessons, vacation, volley ball, water sports, water-skiing, wedding, windsurfing
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Food Glorious Food
“I want a hard body Martin” said my loved one as we planned a recent trip to Sandals in Jamaica. I groaned. It usually … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations
Tagged all-inclusive, buffet, food, holidays, Jamaica, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Royal Thai, Sandals, sea-kayaking, Tokyo Joe’s, tourism
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