Jamaica Vacations- Jamaica Vacation Packages

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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.

High on Jamaica- Travelogue

The Caribbean's largest English-speaking island, Jamaica is a feast of many flavors, and the familiar fare of rum, reggae, surf, and sand are merely the appetizers.

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.

Community Tourism On Jamaica’s Southwest Coast - Vacation Alternatives For The Adventuresome Traveler ~ by Brendan Fletcher - Most people think that visiting Jamaica means overcrowded beaches and violence. But this is not so. Brendan takes us out to some little known areas of Jamaica and gives us a feel of what it's like to travel in Jamaica far from the normal tourist destinations. Oct./03
From Mobay To Negril ~ One Town At A Time ~ by John Casey - Before we begin our drive to Negril, there are a few things I want to point out. The highway we are going to be traveling is, officially, "A1." This highway actually runs between Kingston and Negril, the long way around. A few other names for this road are North Coast Highway which runs along the North Coast, and Highway 2000. It starts in Ocho Rios and ends in Negril. It is completed from Mobay to Negril but still several years from completion to Ocho Rios. Oct./05

Images of Jamaica - Over 400 photographs from Kingston, to Montego Bay, to Negril, showcasing mountains, beaches and rivers of Jamaica.

U.S. Department of State Jamaica Information:

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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.

Moving to Jamaica

Including Health Care, Insurance and Immigration Procedures.

Jamaica: Art & Culture

Information about Music, Museums, and Galleries.

Jamaica: Country Information

Facts on Jamaica including GDP, climate, population, maps, weather.

Real Estate in Jamaica

Real Estate In Jamaica - Current real estate listings of properties in Jamaica.

Articles On Living In Jamaica

Articles On Living & Investing In Jamaica - An Index of Articles posted on This Website on Living in the Caribbean.

Vacation Rentals In Jamaica

Vacation Rentals worldwide - including Jamaica