Portmore : locations saisonnières

On this experience you’ll learn the true story of how chocolate becomes the world’s favourite sweet, a bitter sweet tale of hard work, artisanship and how business can be a force for good. We start with our special welcome to Jamaica. We’re located on the edge of the Blue Mountains overlooking Kingston. We’ll look down across the city towards the harbour as I give a brief history of the island and the historical use of cacao. We then get to know each other before we make our inclusion bars. I’ll tell you about how I went from a BBC Correspondent to a chocolate maker before I explain how we go from the raw ingredients to the finished yummy product. I’ll show you how to hand temper chocolate, from our original development kitchen using a bowl, a table and a spatula. Before I walk you through creating your own custom made inclusion chocolate bars. We then go right into the farm, driving over a river bed, to have a closer look at the cacao estate. We’ll introduce you to the pods up close, we’ll look inside the fruit and I’ll explain how the beans are fermented on the farm and how the nibs are processed before we unveil your bespoke bars. This Experience is great for team-building. Book a private experience for your group. Is your group larger than my listed max group size for private groups? Send me a message. Other things to note Due to the fact I'll be using multiple cameras this will be best to watch on a PC so that you can maximise views and also see your fellow experiencers. Especially when we get into the tasting segment.

Events throughout the day will include: 1.) Indulge in authentic Jamaican breakfast at the Cafe Blue restaurant in the Sovereign Center (For all coffee lovers, you will be able to pick up Blue Mountain Coffee at this location). 2.) We then cross to the Emancipation Historical Park, which displays the only nude mural in all the Caribbean. Find out more about empowerment and the history of Jamaica. 3.) There is no way that a visit to Kingston is complete unless there is some interaction with the great reggae icon Bob Marley. Get up and close with Bob Marley's world renowned statue at the Celebrity park, just outside the National Stadium. 4.) We will visit the 7th largest natural harbor in the world, i.e. Kingston Harbor, where you can enjoy the picturesque views. 5.) We will conclude the day by having lunch at Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records sports bar. Here you will have the opportunity to buy Usain Bolt brand sporting goods, take pictures with its world records and buy Jamaican souvenirs. * If there are special requests, please let me know in advance so I can make the appropriate arrangements. Other things to note If you experience difficulty getting to or from Kingston, a pickup service may be arranged at an additional cost. Airport pickup is available. Contact your host for further information.

Our tour helps you to experience authentic daily life from a Jamaican point of view. Damion is your guide. He grew up in the ghetto and understands the local life, side streets and hidden gems. We meet at Historic Devon House (home of the first black millionaire) from there we take a Local authorized taxi. Our first stop is Liberty Hall where you will discover more about Marcus Garvey and why he is an important figure in shaping the country. Weaving through side streets we get a real feel for garrison (ghetto) life and then visit an inner city food co-op that is helping locals grow fresh produce and eat right. The Rastafarian "Ital is Vital" food philosophy is described and where many visitors choose to try the local fare. From here we take a local taxi, another great experience, to Trenchtown including the Cultural Yard. This is where Bob Marley lived and the birth place of Reggae Music. After you tour the site you can enjoy the Yard with local storytellers, who paint a picture of inner city life and the importance of music in the culture. An authentic experience you will never forget! Record studios can also be explored. Your guide will give you this option at the beginning of the tour. Other things to note Your guide will do everything to ensure you see and meet local people in a safe and secure manner! If you enjoy your tour PLEASE consider tipping the guide. This is his primary source of income!

As a plant-based eater for over six years, I have personally experienced how amazing, healing, connective, and powerful indigenous Jamaican foods are .A tour will be done of the sustainable urban garden, to will mingle and gain knowledge on and gather the seasonal fresh, clean, organic produce needed for the meal. Then head to an authentic Rasta restaurant, meet the owner and head chef Ibby Lion where you will be taught how to make Ital appetizers, enjoy a meal and listen to the sweet sounds of reggae. I am excited to share this pure, natural, rustic eating culture with you Other things to note Bring your cameras and a smile. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

A truly Jamaican cultural story tour beginning at the famous Devon House with its rich history of centuries past, then on to the world famous Bob Marley Museum tracing the ascension of reggae music and the rastafarian who made that genre spread globally. Our next stop would be The National Gallery, archiving our famous artists depicting all the rich vibrant moods of the Jamaican art scene. The Trench Town Culture Yard Museum the roots of many Jamaican superstars, probably most notably, Bob Marley would be our final stop. The culture yard is a piece of history that was preserved in time. The tour gives an authentic feel of what it was like growing up in a Jamaican "government yard" in the 60s coming forward and highlight personalities that evolved from Trench Town. There will also be a stop at our Heroes Park showcasing our National Heroes burial ground with war memorials & funerary monuments. This rich experience for the day would leave the individual with a fulfilled cultural experience complimenting any Jamaican vacation. Other things to note Excellent safe knowledgeable driver with years of experience doing small group or individual cultural tours in the city capital and across the island. Guests should wear comfortable footwear and adequate sun protection. Each venue MAY charge an entry fee for guided tour so CASH is recommended.