It’s one love that Jamaicans and the Irish share which is why we brought our evening of travel networking to a bass jumpin’ climax Dub jammin’ with Celtic reggae.
Two islands forged in struggles against the British Empire it was natural that the Godfather of Reggae Bob Marley should gravitate towards Ireland.
And play his last outdoor concert at Dalymount Park in Dublin in the summer of 1980.
The One Love or An Afternoon in the Park gig on July 6 of that year.
When he braved his failing health to play before a packed stadium, generously charged as little as I£7 to see a global superstar.
Back in the day when any superstar would bodyswerve Ireland in favour of Britain.
The Irish, of course, never forget and Bob remains such a hero today that the Bohemians football club commemorated the concert with a special football shirt of the Great Man.
Let’s get together
Whisper it but our tickets were even cheaper for our celebration of all things Bob, Reggae and Jamaica.
With a home-grown Celtic Reggae band at the Botanical Garden Opium at the end of our annual Meet the Media networking travel fair.
And don’t worry, nothing that strong was inhaled!
Jamaica has become a growing market, for the reasons of kindred links, love of music, drink, partying and sun… well, OK, only one of the two islands has that.
And, of course, we have road tested the Caribbean and its Celtic roots for you and can vouch that we’re all brothers by another mother or sisters by a different mister.
Now having chewed the fat, or the jerk chicken, with our friends at Tropical Sky and toasted their 20 years in business with Appleton rum.
We got the skinny too on the best offers out there.
Isle sign up for a couples break
And were taken especially by the Couples trips particularly as I went Single Pringle without my partygoer back in the day while she ducked out to stay home with the kids!
And so Couples Tower Isle is an idyllic five-star all-inclusive seven-nighter from £1,629pp including flights.
With a stunning private island just a 100 yards boat ride away.
Now because only the best do for Herself Couples Tower Isle looks just about suitable.
With its four swimming pools, three Jacuzzis and a large beachfront.
The Oasis Spa Villas offers a private sun terrace, a personal plunge pool, and unlimited spa services customised for you by the spa concierge.
And there are complimentary excursions including Dunns River Falls, Sunset Catamaran Cruise and a trip to Margaritaville.
Unlimited scuba diving for certified divers or a beginner’s course with introductory dive.
Yes, or Irie, as they say in these parts, dive into Jamaica, pick up their distinctive vibe and recognise it in your Scots and Irish Celtic roots.
