Jamaica lies 90 miles(145km) south of Cuba and 118 miles (190km) west of Haiti. Its capital city, Kingston, is about 571 miles (920km) southeast of Miami. At its greatest extent, Jamaica is 146 miles (235km) long, and it varies between 21 and 52 miles (35-85km) wide. With an area of 10,911 square kilometres, Jamaica is the largest island of the Commonwealth Caribbean and the third largest of the Greater Antilles, after Cuba and Hispaniola.
Most visitors already have a mental picture of Jamaica (Greater Antilles) before they arrive: its boisterous culture of reggae and Rastafarianism; its white-sand beaches; and its lush foliage, rivers, mountains, and clear waterfalls. Jamaica's art and cuisine are also remarkable.
Yet Jamaica's appealing aspects have to be weighed against its poverty, crime, and racial tensions, the legacy of colonial rule and subsequent political upheavals. Jamaica Is a former British territory located in the British West Indies
So, should you go? By all means. Just be prudent and cautious. The island has fine hotels and savory food. It's well geared to heterosexual couples who come to tie the knot or celebrate a honeymoon. And Jamaica boasts the best golf courses in the West Indies, some of the finest diving waters in the world, and good river rafting. In this section we'll lay out our favorite places and experiences.
Experience true hospitality at Sandals Resorts in Jamaica!
