The Beautiful Sandy Beaches on The Exciting Greater Antilles Island of Jamaica
Montego Bay / Negril / Ocho Rios / Runaway Bay- Jamaica All-inclusive Resorts

   

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.

Come to Jamaica and Feel All Right! 

Nothing is a problem on this island paradise where reggae, romance and the Caribbean sun come together. Accommodations range from charming inns to luxurious resorts. Pioneers of the all-inclusive vacation concept, you won't find an island that does it better. Jamaica is the birthplace of Belafonte's calypso and Bob Marley's reggae, and home to many celebrated music festivals. Wherever you go in Jamaica, the friendly smiles of its people and the natural beauty of the island will keep you coming back.

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    Sandals Says…

    Beginning July 18, 2008, Sandals the Caribbean’s leading chain for romance-minded travelers is offering a limited-time “Fly Free Promotion,” that gives clients who book a minimum three-night stay by August 31, 2008 an air credit of up to $550 per person. 

    Sandals Resorts’ “Fly Free Promotion”

    is available at all 12 resort locations in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, and The Bahamas.

    Air credits vary per resort.

    We are pleased to extend the “2-Night Free” promotion at all Beaches Resorts!

    Week of April 28, 2008

     

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    Min. Stay:          3 Nights 

    All-inclusive rates include accommodations; all meals and snacks; unlimited premium-brand beverages; non-motorized watersports; and nightly entertainment.

    "Our intention was to create a warm, inviting atmosphere for guests to affordably enjoy the best beaches in the Caribbean," Stewart said. "It’s a slice of paradise no matter your budget."

    Speaking on the birth of the new value-oriented brand, Stewart added, "This concept has been in the works for the better part of two years. We [SRI] were careful and deliberate in creating the Grand Pineapple Beach experience – which above all is about quality. Value may be the first reason customers book Grand Pineapple Beach, but they will come back for the great food, the sincere and warm welcome that the pineapple symbol has long represented and the outstanding experience that starts with a great beach."

     

  • Jamaica is the third largest of the 51 inhabited islands in the Caribbean -- only Cuba and Hispaniola are bigger.

  • Ackee, though cooked and used as a vegetable, is actually a fruit that is poisonous until it bursts open and its gases escape. It is part of Jamaica's national dish, ackee and salt fish.

  • Blue Mountain coffee, grown on the slopes of Jamaica's loftiest mountain, is among the tastiest and most sought-after coffees in the world.

  • From 1503 to 1504, Christopher Columbus spent about a year off the North Coast of Jamaica because his worm-eaten vessels weren't seaworthy.

  • In the 17th century, the notorious privateer Henry Morgan presided over Jamaica's Port Royal, known as the "wickedest city on earth."

  • On August 6, 1962, England's Princess Margaret and U.S. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson watched as the British Union Jack was lowered and a new flag was raised as Jamaica attained independence. The new flag featured a gold cross on a black-and-green background.

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