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