Jamaica
is 146 miles long, 51 miles wide, and it's highest peak is 7,402
feet. Jamaica is composed of valleys, cliffs, caves, mineral
springs, waterfalls & white-sand beaches. Ocho Rios, Montego
Bay, Negril, and Runaway Bay are popular resort destinations.
Kingston is the capital.
Population:
2,500,000
Travel
Seasons:
Peak
Season: Mid-December to Easter. Low Season: Easter to mid-December Spring Break: March & April Hurricane Season: June to November
Jamaica
is a popular Wedding and Honeymoon destination. Major resorts
employ Wedding Coordinators to plan that special day. The wedding
expenses range from Free to nominal costs, and must be coordinated
in advance.
Shopping:
Tia Maria Coffee
Blue Mountain Coffee
Woodcarvings
Straw Goods
Paintings
Jamaican Rum
Jamaican Fashions/Batiks
Jamaica:
Jamaica is the home of Reggae Music. Montego Bay:
Rose Hall Plantation - home of Jamaica's 'White Witch',
Annie Palmer. She is remembered for murdering three husbands
& many slave lovers. Martha Brae - rafting on a two-seater bamboo raft. Sam Sharpe Square - shopping Craft Market Doctor's Cave Beach
Montego Bay Resorts: Close proximity
to the airport; atmosphere for party-seeker's.
Ocho Rios: Dunn's River Falls - climb the rocky steps of the 600
foot waterfall, or walk up the adjacent pathway. Straw Market - shopping Shaw Park Botanical Gardens Fern Gully - rain forest
Ocho Rios Resorts: close to popular
attractions, atmosphere for active and party-seekers.
Port Antonio:
Deep-sea fishing (marlin).
Negril:
One of the best known beaches (white-sand); prominent location
of all-inclusive resorts. Rick's Cafe - cliff diving by vacationers. Long Bay - five miles of beach.
Negril Resorts: Diverse types
of resorts, 5-Star Luxury Resorts, and 4-Star Active Resorts
Runaway Bay:
Runaway Bay Resorts: secluded
environment; active, party-seekers
