Jamaica Holidays
Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island, a true beauty to behold and home to some of the Caribbean’s most wonderfully unique resorts. Whether its activity or tranquility you’re after, Jamaica has it all, a well balanced island catering for all tastes. There are a number of exclusive resorts as well, comparable to other top-class resorts around the world.

The beaches in Jamaica are made up of powder soft white sands, which are gently caressed by the tropical blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, and are some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Negril’s beach is the most famous, stretching for 7miles, and along with the breathtaking cliffs and the lush tropical surroundings is the reason why Negril became so popular. Several hotels line Negril’s coast and guests go to enjoy the laid back vibe, with nightlife consisting of beach parties and reggae on the beach. Montego Bay and Ocho Rios are much busier and you’ll find much in the way of accommodation, shops, restaurants and an abundance of nightlife. Ocho Rios is an all-round holiday destination offering every land and water sport imaginable and also boasting many unique excursions such as the magnificent Dunn’s Waterfall. Montego Bay boasts great diving and snorkeling due to its great off shore reefs, it has a brilliant golf course and great duty free shopping. The elegant colonial houses and the colourful markets are also well worth a visit in Montego Bay’s historical city.

Jamaicans are proud of their independence, they welcome visitors with open arms and their energy and charm create an air of vibrancy. Dance to the beat of the steel drum and the reggae rhythms will make your cares fade away.

Weather
A hot tropical climate with constant year round temperatures averaging at 27-30 C. May and October are the wettest months although Jamaica gets short afternoon showers throughout the year.By Day
What ever you desire, Jamaica is pleased to deliver and has on offer everything you could possibly imagine in the way of things to keep you busy. The most popular has to be exploring the many beaches, but if action is more your thing, there’s every water sport imaginable and Jamaica’s river rafting is particularly popular. Jamaica has several world class golf courses and has many different tours on offer catering for all tastes. By Night
Jamaica is a very energetic place and its evenings are no exception, there’s everything from beach barbeques to stylish restaurants, steel bands and reggae flavors to lively bars and nightclubs.Top Attractions
• Dunn’s River Falls (Ocho Rios) – Climb the spectacular 600ft waterfall on Dunn’s River Beach.
• Dolphin Cove (Ocho Rios) - Have an amazing dolphin experience or go on the nearby jungle tour.
• Wilderness ATV Tours (Ocho Rios) – An all terrain adventure.
• Rose Hall Great House (Montego Bay) – Restored colonial style property with an intriguing history.
• Martha Brae River (Montego Bay) – Experience the river at its best, take the river raft adventure.
• Doctors Cave (Montego Bay) – Dive to explore this famous under water cave.
• Rocklands Feeding Station (Montego Bay) – Discover some of the most exotic birds in the world.
• Coyaba River Museum (Ocho Rios) – A fascinating guide through Arawak history with exotic botanical gardens.
• Negril Cliffs & 7 Mile Beach (Negril) – Visit the dramatic and soaring cliffs and then relax on the most stunning beach on the island.
• Rhodes Hall Plantation (Negril) – Tour the Jamaican countryside on horseback.
Events
Golf Tournament (Jan), Bob Marley Birthday Bash (Feb), Pineapple Cup Race (Feb), Cricket World Cup (Mar), Reggae Festival (Mar), Carnival (April), Jazz Festival (Jun), Negril Carnival (Jul-Aug), Jamaican Film Festival (Nov).Events
Golf Tournament (Jan), Bob Marley Birthday Bash (Feb), Pineapple Cup Race (Feb), Cricket World Cup (Mar), Reggae Festival (Mar), Carnival (April), Jazz Festival (Jun), Negril Carnival (Jul-Aug), Jamaican Film Festival (Nov).Local Flavours
Jamaican food has European, African, Asian and Middle Eastern influences. It’s full of spice and generally consists of meats stewed with local vegetables. Jamaican pepperpot soup is a favourite and is made with salt beef, salt pork, okra and callaloo. For those wanting more familiar foods, Jamaica also has many restaurants offering various international cuisines. Jamaica’s shops offer a range of embroidered items, home loomed fabrics, wood carvings and custom made rugs which are all good purchases and the world’s only rum based liqueur would be a shame to pass on.History
As with many other Caribbean islands Arawak and Carib Indians inhabited Jamaica prior to the Europeans with Arawak settlements dating back to 650AD. Columbus arrived at Jamaica in 1493 and in 1510 the first Spanish colony was established, Sevilla la Nueva, which was followed by Santiago in 1534, however due to discoveries of Aztec and Inca gold in Mexico and Peru, Jamaica was in second place, valued by the Spanish only for its safe anchorage, supplies and fresh water. In the second half of the 17th century, Spain’s European neighbours became very interested in its Caribbean possessions and in 1655 the British invaded Santiago, now known as Kingston. The Spanish fled to Cuba and released their slaves hoping they would fight the British, but not wanting to fight for their former captors they also fled, deep in to Jamaica’s interior and became what was to be known as the Maroons. In 1658 the Spanish tried to recover the island but were unsuccessful, partly due to the British giving power to Pirates at Port Royal to attack foreign ships, and in 1670 the Spanish finally signed Jamaica over to the British. The French did try to take possession of Jamaica in 1694 but were unsuccessful. 1690 saw the first of several slave uprisings and the Maroons started several wars against the British until the British ended slavery in 1807. Jamaica gained full independence in 1962 and the recent years of tourism have helped Jamaica develop in to the country we all know today although here still remains an element of unease and political tension. This should not deter you from choosing this amazing country for your holiday destination as we are sure it will meet all your expectations for a perfect holiday retreat.Size & Location
Jamaica is an island of the Greater Antilles, situated in the Caribbean Sea 391 miles east of the Central American mainland, 93 miles south of Cuba and 112 miles west of Hispaniola. It’s the third largest Caribbean island, 146 miles in length by 51 miles in width, a total of 4,411 square miles. Its highest point is Blue Mountain which is 7,402 ft above sea level. Population 2.62m