| AMT American Express Travel says Jamaica has | | | | Jamaica is also the largest English-speaking country in |
| always been a very popular destination for romantic | | | | the Caribbean. |
| travel including honeymoons and getaways for | | | | AMT American Express Travel states that the island's |
| couples of all ages looking for a place to sight see | | | | laid-back pace of life adds to the feeling of relaxation, |
| and relax. In recent years, Jamaica has been growing | | | | which is key for most vacationers. Jamaica is also |
| in popularity with families and young people looking | | | | designated as the most beautiful island in the |
| for a vacation spot that offers a little bit of | | | | Caribbean, 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 is | | | | vacationers find very interesting to explore. |
| one of the largest islands in the Caribbean says AMT | | | | The vegetation is a mixture of luxuriant tropical |
| American Express Travel. It stretches 145 miles from | | | | forest and lush coffee plantations, offering visitors a |
| east to west with a range of mountains running | | | | chance to see the production of one of the most |
| almost entirely the length of the island and rising to | | | | universally 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 popular | | | | including the weather. Jamaica has over 300 days of |
| destination and why does it continue to attract | | | | sunshine throughout the year, even during the wet |
| tourists in increasing numbers? Jamaica has morphed | | | | seasons. Daytime temperatures are fairly constant |
| into a tourist-motivated destination, offering many | | | | year-round and lower in mountain areas. Heat and |
| excellent hotels, inns and guests houses. There are | | | | humidity can be felt during all times of the year and |
| several airports, highways and ports from which | | | | the warmest months are from July to October, |
| travelers can gain full access to all of Jamaica's points | | | | especially 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 popular | | | | on Jamaica is rare, if you are unfortunate enough to |
| destinations in Jamaica, where Sandals and Couples | | | | be there when a hurricane passes within a few |
| have resorts, are Port Antonio and Ocio Rios in the | | | | hundred miles, there can be a lot of rain. |
| east and Montego Bay and Negril in the west. These | | | | Jamaica vacations are moderately priced. You can |
| resorts manage to capture the natural beauty and | | | | find price extremes in both directions when it comes |
| wonder of the island while at the same time being | | | | to travel and accommodations, although most airfare |
| some of the most luxurious accommodations on the | | | | will run pretty high. |
| island. | | | | AMT American Express Travel says prices are usually |
| The independent hotels are equally spectacular, from | | | | higher in tourist areas like Negril and Ocho Rios. Shops |
| old colonial classics, modern hideaways and grand | | | | in "tourist traps" usually have higher prices than native |
| villas. The local residents with their vibrant culture add | | | | shops and you'll usually see the same items at both |
| even more flavor to the already rich experience that | | | | locations. There are accommodations and restaurants |
| is Jamaica. The more the vacationing sector | | | | that are cheap, but you'll get what you pay for. The |
| develops, the more Jamaica is becoming an economy | | | | luxury resorts are a very good value because the |
| built on tourism. And that means that the Jamaican | | | | rates are reasonable for the high-end |
| people want tourists to come and enjoy themselves. | | | | accommodations you receive. |