Caribbean Carnival: Why Jamaica Should Be Your First Stop

I had no idea what I was walking into. Jamaica's tourism board invited me out to experience an international carnival for the first time! I was so tired, but I had a TIME from start to finish. This vlog is your sign that if Caribbean carnival has ever been on your list, Jamaica is exactly where you should start. Jamaica is still showing up and showing out post-Hurricane Melissa, and this trip is proof the island is very much open, very much alive, and very much worth your visit. 📍Highlights: Tuff Gong Studio · Uptown Mondays · Pretty Close · J'ouvert · Sunrise Brunch · Machel Montano · Island Cay Party · D'Bruce Perfumery Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:35 - Arrival and first fete 00:01:32 - Second fete with Kes the Band 00:02:23 - Third fete with Machel Montano 00:02:52 - Kingston Tour with Tuff Gong Studio, Pretty Close, D'Bruce Perfumery 00:05:39 - Jouvert 00:07:44 - Sunrise Brunch 00:08:35 - Carnival Road March 00:11:34 - Maiden Cay Beach Party 00:13:59 - Uptown Mondays 00:14:44 - Leaving Let's stay connected: Instagram: @ncolphillip TikTok: @ncolphillip Facebook: @ncolphillip Newsletter: https://www.thoughtfullyunserious.com/ #jamaica #jamaicatravel #jamaicacarnival