INTERVIEW
from Clarendon, which is a small parish in Jamaica and I also like to stay there sometimes to get some peace and quiet. The Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town is also a favourite, it’s a great location surrounded by lots of nightlife and beautiful views. In Johannesburg, I stayed at The Palazzo Montecasino, which was one of the best hotels I’ve ever been too – it was amazing.
WHICH DESTINATIONS ARE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
There are lots of places I am yet to venture to, but top of my list would be Ethiopia, Thailand and Brazil.
DO YOU USE A TRAVEL AGENT TO BOOK YOUR HOLIDAYS?
I like going rafting and snorkelling and there’s always time for a barbecue or two.
GIVEN FOOD AND MUSIC ARE PASSIONS OF YOURS, DO YOU LOOK FOR DESTINATIONS THAT OFFER GOOD FOOD OR MUSIC EVENTS?
Absolutely! Music and food go hand in hand in Jamaica and there’s always something going on. There are two music events that I always love to attend. They are Reggae Sumfest, which takes place in Montego Bay in July, and Sting Jamaica, which takes place in Portmore in December. Both festivals are fantastic – check them out.
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVOURITE PLACES OR HOTELS?
In Jamaica, I love to stay at the Terra Nova in Kingston, it’s a fantastic hotel. I am
I have used the same travel agent for a number of years now. I use Sackville Travel who are based near my home in Brixton and specialise in Caribbean travel. They always have great prices and offer a very helpful and friendly service.
THE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED A REDUCTION IN AIR PASSENGER DUTY TO THE CARIBBEAN EARLIER THIS YEAR. IS IT SOMETHING YOU FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT?
TOP: The Rio Grande is one of Roots’ favourite places
ABOVE: The Cape Grace Hotel is in a great location
I do feel strongly about Air Passenger Duty, it will stop people from travelling overseas. The air fares need to be reduced so that people can travel more economically, especially when it’s to visit friends and family abroad. The UK is such a multicultural country and making long- distance flights more expensive will stop citizens from maintaining that connection with their loved ones.
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