About

Jamaica

Jamaica is a beautiful island that is filled with a lot of adventures and exciting events. This is an island that has a lot of famous people such as Bob Marley who is known for reggae music, Usain Bolt which is the fastest man in the world. Jamaica is very unique in every way from the music, culture, people and not to forget the delicious food.

Entry/Exit Requirements

A passport is required to travel to Jamaica. The passport must be valid for the duration of their stay. No visa is required for stays up to 6 months. A student and business visa is required.

Things to know

Ensure that your travel documents are secured at all times.

Protect your cell phone which is a popular item for theft.

Do not walk alone in the night time.

Do not leave food alone or unattended.

Weather

The weather on this island is mostly sunny. The evenings are mostly cool which also has an amazing sunset. The best weather for Jamaica is in their winter season which is from December to April. This season is normally cooler than in the summer times.

Events

The best time to travel to Jamaica is in the summer times which is June to August. In the summer they have a lot of shows with different dancehall artist. Some of these shows are:

Caribbean Fashion Week

Ocho Rios Jazz Festival

Reggae Sumfest

Red Stripe Dream Weekend

Best places to stay on the island

Negril – this is a popular place to stay in Jamaica. There are a lot of beautiful beaches in Negril and also hotels. One famous hotel is Hedonism II. This is one of the top hotels in Negril which is can also be called a nudist resort.

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Montego Bay – Montego Bay is well known for its night life. Places such as Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, Montego Bay, Ricks Café and Famous Night Club. This is where the fun never ends. The parties are all night on the beaches to the sizzling sounds of reggae music.

Famous foods

Jerk Chicken/Pork- This is a must have when travelling to Jamaica. The jerk chicken/pork is made with a lot of spices. This is one food in Jamaica you would definitely want to try. It is very delicious and will have you going back for more.

Ackee and Saltfish- This is Jamaica’s national dish which consist of codfish and the national fruit called Ackee. This is a famous breakfast dish made by many Jamaicans. It can be served with festival, fried dumplings and also fried breadfruit.

Top Attractions

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Dunns River Falls

This is a top tourist destination in Jamaica. This attraction has a beautiful beach and an amazing waterfall that visitors can enjoy climbing.  This falls is one of the fewest rivers that flows into the Caribbean Sea. While climbing the falls many tourist hang out under the mini falls or pools.

Rio Grande River

This is a popular river in Jamaica that is found in Portland. On this tour Bamboo rafts are used to transport tourist along the river. Rio Grande rafting provides the most beautiful views on the island. This is a different experience for many as they are not being transported by boats but on bamboos.

Bob Marley Museum

This is located in Kingston and is dedicated to the reggae singer Bob Marley. This museum was once Bob Marley’s home and it also shows his personal treasures. It also has a photographic gallery and a gift shop that sells Bob Marley T-shirts, posters and CD’s. At this museum you can also learn about his lifestyle.

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Jamaica is a beautiful island that has something in store for everyone. So come on down man!!