Jamaica Island Travel
Jamaica Overview
Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean, located to the south of Cuba and to the west of the island of Hispaniola. It remains a Commonwealth realm with Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State. The climate Jamaica is tropical, with hot and humid weather, although higher inland regions are more temperate. It is best to avoid the time of significant hurricanes to avoid getting hurt.
Jamaica Main Attractions
Jamaica's climate is tropical, thus supporting diverse ecosystems with a wealth of plants and animals. Jamaica's plant life has changed considerably over the centuries. When the Spanish came here in 1494- except for small agricultural clearings- the country was deeply forested, but the European settlers cut down the great timber trees for building purposes and cleared the plains, savannas, and mountain slopes for cultivation. Many new plants were introduced including sugarcane, bananas, and citrus trees.
A must visit destination in Jamaica is the Nine Mile. This is where Bob Marley was born and now buried. The journey alone to the mountain will showcase an experience that let you feel the heart of the country. Nine mile has a seven-mile beach, Negril that offers a great place just to lie down. A day in the town will not be complete without watching the spectacular sunset and cliff divers.
Jamaica Activities
Hiking, camping, snorkeling, horseback riding, backpacking, swimming, jet skiing, sleeping, visiting the Giddy house, drinking and swimming with dolphins are major activities you may enjoy in Jamaica. However, there something much worth doing in the island, exchanging wedding bows. Over the past several decades, with the rapid growth of tourism, hotel marriages have become a significant contributor to the total number of marriages in the island. Doing the sacred ceremony in this island paradise is the most romantic and worth telling to your grandchildren activity.
Jamaica Accommodation & Dining
Jamaica offers a wide choice of accommodation ideal for travelers with varying budgets seeking all inclusive hotels and cheap accommodations. There are over 500 Jamaican hotels in Negril, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay and Montego Bay. Some of the lodges are consistently ranked as ones of the top resort hotels and holiday destination in Caribbean. Jamaican food is a mixture of Caribbean dishes with local dishes. Although Jamaican food gets a reputation for being spicy, local trends lean towards more versatile food variety. Some of the Caribbean dishes that you'll see in other countries around the region are rice and peas and patties.
Jamaica Shopping & Nightlife
Nocturnal visitors have never been disappointed in visiting Jamaica for nightlife. A local hard drink is Jamaican Rum. It normally tends to be over proofed and drunk with cola or fruit juice. So, drink with caution especially when drinking it in pubs or nightclubs. Ganja is the most popular shopping area in Jamaica. Avail anything you need in the shopping capital of Jamaica for your necessity of the island.
Getting To & Around Jamaica
There are two airports in Jamaica: Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Both airports receive vast numbers of international flights daily.
