| Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the | | | | wood furniture and natural fibers. The sleek, modern |
| Caribbean with a population of 2.5 million people. No | | | | bathrooms feature splendid slate tiles, chrome |
| business is as important to them as tourism. It is a | | | | fixtures and glass-enclosed showers with four body |
| very mountainous country with half the island at | | | | jets and two showerheads. Daybeds on the balconies |
| 1,000 feet or above. Blue Mountain Peak is the | | | | make you feel one with nature. These Deluxe |
| highest point at 7,420 feet. The first Jamaicans were | | | | Treehouse guestrooms offer spacious quarters and |
| Taino Indians. The words hammock, hurricane, | | | | feature king size platform beds, air conditioning, |
| tobacco, barbecue and canoe were derived from the | | | | satellite television, ceiling fans, natural fabrics and |
| Taino language. | | | | furnishings add to the breezy island vibe. These |
| Negril is at the western tip of the island and about 1 | | | | rooms have the feel of Tahitian bungalows (visit for |
| hour from the airport. Calico Jack, the most notorious | | | | more information about Tahiti) but, instead of over |
| pirate in Jamaica's history was captured on the beach | | | | water they are up in the trees. |
| of Negril. There is a carefree ambiance and a wide | | | | This is an all inclusive resort which includes all meals, |
| range of accommodations in Negril. By law, no building | | | | including fresh fruit grown on the resorts ten-acre |
| is higher than the tallest palm tree! Here is where you | | | | tropical garden, beverages and cocktails anytime at |
| will experience the best sunsets on the island. | | | | any of the 3 bars, air conditioned gym, tennis, free |
| I never thought I would recommend a resort that is | | | | internet access, non motorized water sports and a |
| not located on a beach but Sunset at the Palms | | | | private beach. Although the beach is across the |
| Resort and Spa has such an intimate feel I just | | | | street, security guards help make the crossing safely. |
| couldn't pass it up. It is a great honeymoon vacation | | | | A favorite hippie spot in the late 60s and early 70s, |
| or romantic vacation location. These private treetop | | | | Negril has matured into a prime getaway for visitors |
| rooms have white drapes that flutter over French | | | | looking for plenty of relaxation and fun. No problem |
| doors in these airy, graceful guestrooms. Chic, | | | | mon! |
| Asian-inspired furnishings include gauzy linens, deep | | | | |