Jamaica
Jamaica has miles of long, white-sand beaches for relaxing, swimming or trying your hand at a fantastic range of water sports.
Sample a spicy mix of traditional Jamaican dishes such as jerk chicken or ‘pepperpot soup’ and finish with a drink of local rum or Blue Mountain coffee. The home of reggae music, dance the night away in one of Montego Bay’s many bars or clubs
Jamaica's natural landscape can't fail to impress, it is a tropical paradise with cascading waterfalls, lush green mountains and stunning powdery beaches to discover. Climb the cascading waters at Dunn’s River Falls, take a bus ride through the Blue Mountains or cruise the Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft. Embrace the mouth-watering spicy food, delicious rum cocktails and smooth reggae vibes whilst watching dazzling sunsets and soak up the wonderful laid back atmosphere of this island all year round.
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Ocho Rios
A classic resort town on Jamaica’s North Coast, Ocho Rios has an 18-mile long stretch of sweeping coastline and a range of watersports from parasailing to pedaloes. Both beach lovers and active souls are drawn to this resort, where the entertainment is buzzing and you can savour food from around the globe. This is also a great base from which to visit Dunn’s River Falls. Transfer from airport: approx. 2hrs.
Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay was the first part of Jamaica that Columbus saw. It is now a relaxed resort with shops, restaurants, bars and hotels. Life here happens at a slower pace than the larger resorts, so take the opportunity to sample local restaurants specialising in spicy seafood dishes and take a boat ride through an underground lake at the Green Grotto Caves. Transfer from airport: approx. 1hr 30mins.
Montego Bay
Montego Bay, one of the island’s earliest settlements, is now a thriving port city with lively nightlife, shops and markets. The resort stretches along 24km of coastline, interspersed with sandy coves and backed by lush hillsides. Enjoy beach life by day – the most popular beaches are Doctor’s Cave and Walter Fletcher Beach. At night, head to bars and clubs for jazz and reggae music. Transfer from airport: approx. 30mins.
Negril
Negril has a lovely, laid back atmosphere and seven miles of white-sand beaches. Hotels are widely spaced, giving an almost rural feel and the west end of the resort is perched on top of the cliffs, overlooking the sea. In Negril watersports are paramount and reggae is king; there are numerous live music venues and the cliff dives at Rick’s Café are a must see. Transfer from airport: approx. 1hr 15mins.
Lucea
The developing resort of Lucea rests on Jamaica's northwestern tip, halfway between Negril and Montego Bay, in a quiet beachfront setting nestled amid mountainous terrain. Providing a good selection of bars and nightclubs, Lucea remains popular with locals and visitors alike. Take pleasure in walking around the centre of town to see its historical, Georgian-built attractions such as Fort Charlotte and the impressive clock tower. Transfer from airport: approx. 1hr
