American Express Travel Gives Jamaica a Top Destination Rating

AMT American Express Travel says Jamaica hasJamaica is also the largest English-speaking country in
always been a very popular destination for romanticthe Caribbean.
travel including honeymoons and getaways forAMT American Express Travel states that the island's
couples of all ages looking for a place to sight seelaid-back pace of life adds to the feeling of relaxation,
and relax. In recent years, Jamaica has been growingwhich is key for most vacationers. Jamaica is also
in popularity with families and young people lookingdesignated as the most beautiful island in the
for a vacation spot that offers a little bit ofCaribbean, offering eye candy for all those who visit.
everything for all to enjoy.The island's beaches full of secluded coves that many
Few people planning their vacation realize Jamaica isvacationers find very interesting to explore.
one of the largest islands in the Caribbean says AMTThe vegetation is a mixture of luxuriant tropical
American Express Travel. It stretches 145 miles fromforest and lush coffee plantations, offering visitors a
east to west with a range of mountains runningchance to see the production of one of the most
almost entirely the length of the island and rising touniversally consumed beverages in the world. Jamaica
over 7,400 ft. in the east, at their highest point.is lush with every aspect of a tropical paradise,
But why has Jamaica remained such a popularincluding the weather. Jamaica has over 300 days of
destination and why does it continue to attractsunshine throughout the year, even during the wet
tourists in increasing numbers? Jamaica has morphedseasons. Daytime temperatures are fairly constant
into a tourist-motivated destination, offering manyyear-round and lower in mountain areas. Heat and
excellent hotels, inns and guests houses. There arehumidity can be felt during all times of the year and
several airports, highways and ports from whichthe warmest months are from July to October,
travelers can gain full access to all of Jamaica's pointsespecially on the coast. The region is prone to
of interest. Jamaica offers several all-inclusive resorts,hurricanes from July to October. Although a direct hit
such as Sandals and Couples chains. The most popularon Jamaica is rare, if you are unfortunate enough to
destinations in Jamaica, where Sandals and Couplesbe there when a hurricane passes within a few
have resorts, are Port Antonio and Ocio Rios in thehundred miles, there can be a lot of rain.
east and Montego Bay and Negril in the west. TheseJamaica vacations are moderately priced. You can
resorts manage to capture the natural beauty andfind price extremes in both directions when it comes
wonder of the island while at the same time beingto travel and accommodations, although most airfare
some of the most luxurious accommodations on thewill run pretty high.
island.AMT American Express Travel says prices are usually
The independent hotels are equally spectacular, fromhigher in tourist areas like Negril and Ocho Rios. Shops
old colonial classics, modern hideaways and grandin "tourist traps" usually have higher prices than native
villas. The local residents with their vibrant culture addshops and you'll usually see the same items at both
even more flavor to the already rich experience thatlocations. There are accommodations and restaurants
is Jamaica. The more the vacationing sectorthat are cheap, but you'll get what you pay for. The
develops, the more Jamaica is becoming an economyluxury resorts are a very good value because the
built on tourism. And that means that the Jamaicanrates are reasonable for the high-end
people want tourists to come and enjoy themselves.accommodations you receive.