Easy Goin' Jamaica: The Perfect Caribbean Island for Some Good Ol’ R&R

Easy Goin' Jamaica: The Perfect Caribbean Island for Some Good Ol’ R&R
A sunset view from the Moon Palace resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Annie Wu/The Epoch Times
Annie Wu
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica—The Blue Mountains protect the island, locals told us. The towering peaks block strong winds and turn away hurricanes.
I landed in Jamaica as Hurricane Irma was headed toward the Caribbean in early September. News of the impending destruction swirled around me, but here, all was calm. The skies were clear and the air thick with warmth. From the first moment, Jamaica seemed exceptional.
Annie Wu
Annie Wu
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Annie Wu joined the full-time staff at the Epoch Times in July 2014. That year, she won a first-place award from the New York Press Association for best spot news coverage. She is a graduate of Barnard College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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