Discover Jamaica


Jamaica: the Treasure Island of the Caribbean

Jamaica. You are sitting in your cubiclebusiness or simply sitting in the shade and
bored to death with a tedious office job whenrelaxing.
suddenly this word just pops up in your head
promising you a distant paradise surroundedYou arrive to your resort which again is a
by the blue waters of Caribbean. You startstriking contrast to what you have seen on
dreaming about your next vacation and goyour way there. Most Jamaican hotels are
online to book an all inclusive package.examples of luxury and comfort which are
Jamaica,  wait for me -- I'll be coming soon!reflected in their far above average prices.
You will find the resort staff friendly and
Your flight lands in Montego Bay and you arewelcoming. Let them care about your luggage
plunged into the hectic atmosphere of theand go to the nearby diner to enjoy some of
airport crowded by the hordes of tourists:the  best  food  in  Caribbean.
groups, couples and families. A jolly tune of
a steel drum band welcomes you and so do'Nyam' is Jamaican for 'to eat'. Jamaicans
hundreds of merchants trying to sell youare well known meat-eaters and their favorite
almost everything: beer, cool drinks,dishes are jerk chicken and pulled pork.
newspapers, souvenirs. They greet you in thePatties are also delicious, filled with meat
Jamaican manner: 'Yah Mon' (yeah man),and vegetables, sometimes too hot and spicy.
'Y'allright?' (are you all right?), 'Whaapen'Be careful -- most traditional dishes have
(what's  happening?).bones in them, don't be shy to pick them out
of your mouth and place them on the side of
Finally you find the resort representative.your  plate,  everybody  does  so.
'No worries mon,' says he while helping you
whith your luggage. Now brace yourself, theBe sure to try two famous brands of Jamaica:
ride to your resort is about to star. The busBlue Mountais Coffee and Red Stripe Beer. And
driver seems to have no regard to his, yoursdon't miss the awesome liquor they have
or pedestrians life and if you are motionthere:  Pimento  Dram.
sickness prone -- you'd better get a paper
bag ready. Oh no, he seems to be driving theIf you want to have some shopping fun, go to
wrong side of the street! 'No worries mon',a local market, like the one in Ocho Rios.
it's a tradition the Brits left here. By theEnjoy the whirling atmosphere of a Jamaican
way, this is a good reason not to rent a carmarketplace where hundreds of merchants are
in  Jamaica.desperately trying to sell you things you'd
never need. Some will meet you before you get
Once you left the airport park you startinto their booth and take you inside
noticing contrasts. The stunning Blueconstantly talking and piling one item on
Mountains are surely a breathtaking view. Butanother  into  your  face.
they are also a backdrop of the striking
poverty reminding you that you are in a thirdJamaica's gems are not just white beaches or
world country. Shacks built of rusty metalglorious nature. Jamaican people, vibrant and
and some unrecognizable materials occupy thefriendly folk are the true treasure of the
sides of the road. They are homes forisland. Good buy Jamaica, Jah Bless, Likkle
thousands of Jamaicans, and while you drivemore, I'll be coming back soon!
by you see some of them doing their daily



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