Jamaica

Jamaica is rich culturally and historically as well as in natural beauty and there are many historic houses and museums to visit. Major tourist spots include Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Kingston, the capital. The island’s north coast, with its wide sandy beaches, is where a lot of the island’s visitors head to. Hotels in Jamaica range from family-friendly or adult-only resorts to private villas. Most of the larger, high-end resorts are all-inclusive. Jamaica has many fine restaurants and bars, with entertainment on offer in every town and alongside the popular beaches. If you’re after nightlife you can find it in the busier resorts and towns. If you want to kick back and relax there will be a secluded place that’s just right for you. Jamaica was once Spanish and in 1655 became a British colony. There are still many indications of this colonial past, especially in town names such as Birmingham, Cambridge and London. Many interesting and beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain, making Jamaica a culturally rewarding place to visit. A holiday in Jamaica can be as active or sedate as you want. Popular activities include horse riding, biking, hiking and diving. Cheap Jamaica holidays can often be better arranged independently, away from the major resorts. But if you want a hassle-free stay, with activities and facilities at your fingertips, an all-inclusive Jamaica resort may be just what you need. Holidays in Jamaica are ideal for couples. The island offers a great choice of adult-only or couples resorts, providing all the facilities you need in a relaxed and exclusive setting. On a package holiday Jamaica has a lot to offer couples.

All-inclusive resorts offering your pick of gourmet food, brand-name drinks and cocktails, activities and entertainment make it easy to relax and concentrate on the real business of enjoying yourselves. Add in spa programmes, gorgeous pools and romantic beach restaurants and Jamaica becomes a great choice for couples wanting to get away from it all on their own, maybe for an anniversary and of course for honeymoon. Popular spots for Jamaica holidays are Montego Bay , Ocho Rios and Negril . Montego Bay is a bustling and vibrant city filled with restaurants, clubs and hotels but in close proximity to beautiful countryside. And beautiful beaches; Doctor's Cave and Cornwall Beach, are two of the best in the country. There’s also Montego Bay Marine Park, a protected marine wildlife reserve. Runaway Bay is home to many of the country’s all-inclusive resorts. Ocho Rios is on the north coast of Jamaica and is great for water sports and activities. Dunn’s River Falls is a short trip away, a 180m cascade in beautiful natural surroundings. James Bond Beach, where Halle Berry was filmed wading ashore, is 20 minutes from Ocho Rios and has amazing clear waters and views of the mountains. Negril is popular for its lovely coastline and abundance of beaches. There are many high-end resorts. Jamaica’s south coast holds less-discovered attractions such as tranquil beaches and a more authentic Jamaican culture. Holidays to Jamaica often take in a visit to the country’s commercial and governmental capital, Kingston. Kingston has many interesting museums and hosts music and cultural festivals throughout the year. The Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains National Parks are a short drive from Kingston. Jamaica resorts tend to be all-inclusive. This is true of the Jamaica hotel 5* Secrets St James. Set on a half-mile stretch of private beach, the resort is 15 minutes drive from Montego Bay airport. This romantic resort has 350 suites complete with 24-hour personal concierge service, decorated in dark teak woods. This Jamaica hotel has seven restaurants plus a selection of atmospheric bars and lounges. Jamaica hotels include the luxurious 5* Half Moon with its 33 villas, 152 luxury suites and 46 rooms. It is set in 400 acres and has its own championship golf course, 13 tennis courts, a spa, and a natural lagoon. The 5* Couples Tower Isle is located in Ocho Rios and set over 19 acres of beachfront land. This Jamaica hotel is an all-inclusive, couples-only resort offering a luxurious stay with all meals, drinks, sports and activities and entertainment included. Couples Tower Isle has 226 rooms and suites and six restaurants. High-end resort 5* Sandals Royal Caribbean is in Montego Bay. 5* Sandals Royal Caribbean is influenced by traditional British style with a Caribbean twist. It has a private off-shore island with activities during the day and parties at night. The resort is made up of four villages containing suites and rooms plus seven restaurants, four pools and three river pools. Jamaica has two international airports, in Kingston and Montego Bay. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic serve Kingston and Montego Bay from London. Jamaica deals can always be found in particular Jamaica late deals. Charter flights from the UK may provide an alternative for cheap holidays to Jamaica. A Jamaica holiday can include relaxation and sport, culture and fine dining, dancing and diving. Numbering some of the ‘world’s best beaches’ along its coastline and interesting inland excursions, Jamaica is a destination that has something for everyone. There’s more than one holiday type on offer. Take your pick from the choice of hotels Jamaica has to offer, including luxurious all-inclusive resort villages. For your next holiday Jamaica could prove irresistible. Its tropical climate is a big draw. The temperature is a near-constant 26 to 30 degrees all year round and the south coast receives very little rain. However, the rainy season lasts from May or June to November, with most rain in September and October, although this mostly falls in short bursts leaving the rest of the day clear and fine. August and September are the peak hurricane months. Prices can be higher in the peak season between Christmas and Easter.