Jamaica to Travelers: Come See Our Jewish History
Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 03.09.10 | 11:47 AM ET
The country is pushing to get travelers to experience the island beyond its beaches. From the Wall Street Journal:
From the tourism minister on down, Jamaican officialdom has embraced a plan to market the nation’s Jewish history as a way of wooing a new segment of travelers.
Tourism officials admit that Jamaica’s Jewish history has been a “well-kept secret,” but that doesn’t mean it’s not rich. For instance: Jewish pirates!