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Jamaica holiday information
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean. Jamaica holiday resorts
are dotted along the islands stunning coast. White-sand beaches and enticing
azure waters are backed by the Blue Mountain peaks. Further inland Jamaica is
no less alluring than the coast with its scenic natural beauty, rivers, caves,
waterfalls and lagoons, lush cane fields and picturesque rum estates. Negril
and Montego Bay are Jamaica's two main coastal resorts, attracting a mix of
tourists with impressive beaches, lively clubs, fine restaurants and world-class
golf. Negril is laid back, with its beach lined with trendy beach bars and hosts
a range of fantastic watersports, whereas Montego Bay is the most lively resort
with bustling bars, fresh seafood resteraunts and is a shoppers heaven .
Ocho Rios is the closest to some of the most famous sites and home to the famous
Dunn’s River Falls. New Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museums and
Kingston is a buzzing city with stunning old-colonial buildings. By day tourists
can take part in sailing and winsurving, try the superb diving and snorkelling
in the transparent waters and among the reefs surrounding the island. Resorts
offer tennis, squash, volleyball, golf and basketball and many providing indulgent
spas. Shoppers can grab some duty free bargains, sample the world famous Jamaican
Rum, fine hand-loomed fabrics, wicker furniture and custom made rugs. Haggle
with vendors at street markets for local handicrafts and fruit. After-dark Jamaican
entertainment ranges from the sophisticated to hedonistic with live Calypso,
jazz, rock, soca and reggae music being found throughout the island. Street
dances, steel bands and folkloric parades are often found in most towns and
villages.
Jamaica hosts a tropical climate with hot weather year round. Humidity is high
and relief from the heat only arrives come sunset or when the winds blow off
the Caribbean Sea. On the coast, temperatures range from 22oC to 31oC. Peak
season runs roughly from mid December to mid April when crowds swell and prices
rise. Avoid the hurricane season between July and November. Flight time from
the UK to Jamaica is around 10 hours.