Jamaica Journeys: Tales, Tips, Testimonials, and More (2025)

13. The Jamaica We Dream About: A Stay at Silver Sands Jamaica

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13. The Jamaica We Dream About: A Stay at Silver Sands Jamaica

“I can’t even explain how much Silver Sands brought back memories of growing up in Jamaica. You know how, as a pickney, every little thing felt magical? Like those days when you’d spend hours at the beach, and the sand would get in yuh hair and between yuh toes, and all you could hear was the sound of waves and the breeze in the palm trees? That’s what it felt like at Silver Sands.

The beach? Lawd, it was like one of those postcards that people use to advertise Jamaica. Soft, white sand, and the water so warm, clean and clear… it reminded me of those public holidays when we’d get the whole family together and go to the North Coast. But Silver Sands wasn’t crowded, just peaceful.

The villa was a perfect fit for our family. We used to have to squeeze into Granny’s house, but this villa had room for all of us.  Trust me, it was like Christmas, but without all the chaos.

And having a cook? That was a blessing. Every morning, waking up to the smell of ackee and saltfish, dumpling, and fried plantain took me right back. She even made gungo pea soup one evening, and mi swear it taste like Mama’s. Best part? She showed me how to make proper oxtail - the real Jamaican way. I’ve been trying for years to get it right over here, and now I finally know.

We spent a lot of time on the patio, just sitting and talking - real ole time runnings, you know? …watching the sun set over the sea, with a sorrel drink in hand and the sound of tree frogs in the background. It reminded me of when we’d sit outside as kids, listening to the big people laugh and talk while we played.

And the kids? Dem nuh waan leave. They ran up and down the beach like how we used to run in the yard back in the day. Pure joy. And we took them to Dunn’s River Falls, and mi had to laugh at how the tourists hold hands going up the Falls. We neva did that! But it was nice to see them having fun and enjoying the natural beauty all around. The Falls were just as big and exciting to the kids as it was to me when I was little like them.

This was more than a vacation - it was like reconnecting with a part of myself I didn’t even realize I was missing. Silver Sands - not just somewhere to stay; it’s a very special place, it feels like the Jamaica we dream about when we’re living far away.

Mi already telling everybody: if you really want to go back and feel Jamaica in yuh heart, this is the place to do it. Trust mi, it’s worth every penny.”

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