The third-largest island in the Caribbean is also one of the most colourful. Idyllic white-sand beaches and vibrant tropical blooms sit on a backdrop of blue mountain peaks. As the adopted home of the Rasta, Jamaica is also a riot of red, gold and green.
Renowned as the birthplace of Bob Marley, reggae remains at the islands musical heart. Rice and peas, rum, coffee and cricket are its soul. Local pastimes centre on oral traditions, such as discussing an idea to exhaustion, often over a fiercely fought game of dominoes on a veranda or front porch.
Excellent tourist facilities and attractions range from leafy parks to handsome colonial towns and neon-lit nightlife. Negril and Montego Bay are Jamaicas two main coastal resorts, attracting a mix of tourists with exquisite sands, lively clubs, fine restaurants and world-class golf. Laid-back Negril boasts an 11km (7-mile) beach lined with funky beach bars painted in bubblegum hues. Known to one and all as Mo Bay, sizzling Montego Bay has a reputation as a party town, but is also a paradise for shoppers.
Journey a short distance along the coast to discover the real Jamaica, amidst street markets of ackee, yam and breadfruit and vendors hawking kulu kulu rum. Explore the quaint fishing villages of Treasure Beach, Port Antonio and Oracabessa, sleepy retreats that offer a glimpse of Jamaicas quieter side. Music is inherent to Jamaica, be it roots, rock, reggae or reggaeton. In historic Kingston, the islands spirited capital, grand Georgian plazas and elegant mansions are serenaded by soca rhythms and the pulsating buzz of the city. The Tuff Gong and the Bob Marley Museum celebrate Jamaicas musical heritage and African roots.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Bob Marleys death on 11 May 1981, with many celebrations expected in honour of the iconic singer.
norman manley kingston international airport
montego bay sangster international airport
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - PACKET TOUR TOURPACKET BOOKING-RESORT
Email : webmaster@packettour.com
NewsLetter Sign Up !
Please enter your Email and Name to join.
To unsubsribe please click here ».