Jamaica Gives New Yorkers A Taste Of Island Warmth During The New York Times Travel Show, February 27 – 28, 2010, New York

WHAT: Dream of escaping chilly February winds and curing the winter blahs? Stop by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Booth #211 at the New York Times Travel Show all weekend. Live acoustic performances by U.R.I. (Under the Rasta Influence) will take place on the Caribbean stage, while at Jamaica’s booth visitors will be able to sample Jamaican food provided by Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, enter to win a trip to Jamaica, and on Sunday afternoon will also get a chance to meet the reigning Miss Jamaica U.S. Diane Johnson.

WHEN:

Saturday, February 27

11:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Performance by U.R.I. (Caribbean Stage)

12:30 p.m. – Jamaican patty sampling from Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery (Jamaica Booth)

Sunday, February 28

12:00 – 12:25 p.m. – Performance by U.R.I. (Caribbean Stage)

12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Meet Miss Jamaica U.S. 2009 Diane Johnson (Jamaica Booth)

12:30 p.m. – Jamaican patty sampling from Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery (Jamaica Booth)

WHERE: Jamaica Booth # 211

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center: 11 Ave & 34 St. (Level 3 – Halls 3D & E)

WHO: Jamaica Tourist Board representatives, Miss Jamaica U.S.

WHY: With the city still unburying itself from the snow storm, thinking about warm tropical breezes, spectacular sunsets, the clear Caribbean Sea, and much more will help dispel February doldrums.