| ou looking for that perfect Caribbean vacation | | | | largest island in the Caribbean where English is spoken. |
| destination? If you are, you will find that you have a | | | | This can help to give you comfort and peace of mind |
| large number of options. After all, the Caribbean is | | | | in knowing that communication barriers should not |
| one of the most popular vacation destinations in the | | | | have an impact on your vacation. |
| world! Despite all of your options, you should place | | | | In keeping with geography, another reason why |
| most of your focus on Jamaica. | | | | Jamaica is a popular tourist attraction is because of |
| As nice as it is to hear that Jamaica is one of the | | | | the diverse landscape. Although Jamaica is known as |
| best Caribbean vacation destinations, you may be | | | | a mountainous region, there is so much more to the |
| wondering why. Did you know that a visit to Jamaica | | | | island. The land is also home to numerous plains, |
| can be fun, exciting, adventurous, educational, and | | | | valleys, and rivers. In fact, the Jamaica Tourism Board |
| romantic? What more can you ask for? | | | | (JTB) states there are 120 rivers in Jamaica. |
| If that wasn’t enough, the facts, history, and | | | | As previously stated, the Jamaica Tourism Board |
| culture that surrounds the beautiful island of Jamaica | | | | (JTB) classifies Jamaica as a |
| is another one of the many reasons why it is a | | | | “developing,” country. For many, this |
| popular vacation destination. | | | | may cause health and water concerns. With that said, |
| According to the Jamaica Tourism Board (JTB), | | | | Jamaica has taken steps to create clear, clean, and |
| Jamaica is classified as a developing country. One of | | | | pure water throughout the island. The Tourism Board |
| their biggest boosts for the economy is tourism. As a | | | | states that while bottled water is available for sale, |
| tourist yourself, this can give you great comfort and | | | | their water is safe for you to drink, bathe, and clean |
| peace of mind. Since the country relies so heavily on | | | | your clothes with. |
| tourism, a lot of time, work, and effort is put into | | | | As with most countries, Jamaica celebrates a number |
| making sure you have the best Caribbean vacation | | | | of holidays. According to the Jamaica Tourism Board |
| ever. | | | | (JTB) there are ten holidays celebrated each year, |
| In keeping with the economy, many Jamaica | | | | such as Easter, Independence Day, and Labour Day. |
| businesses cater to tourists, just like you. As for | | | | Of course you can travel to Jamaica on these days, |
| your staying options, you will find a wide array of | | | | but it is important to know that many government |
| Jamaica resorts. Many of these resorts are | | | | offices and privately owned business temporarily |
| all-inclusive, meaning the cost of your room, food, | | | | close down. |
| drinks, tips, and entertainment may be included in the | | | | When vacationing on the island of Jamaica, you will |
| overall cost of your stay. There are also wide ranges | | | | find multiple methods of transportation. If you stay |
| of attractions open to the public, as well guided | | | | at an all-inclusive resort, you may never want to |
| hiking, jeep, and horseback tours. | | | | leave. However, if you do decide to, you may want |
| On the island of Jamaica, they have their own | | | | to rent a car. Jamaica prefers international licenses; |
| currency; however, not much planning and | | | | however, those from the United States and the |
| preparation is needed for this. There are numerous | | | | United Kingdom are able to use their |
| exchange centers located on the island. In fact, most | | | | country’s license for three and twelve |
| of the well-known resorts have exchange centers | | | | months respectively. Just remember that in Jamaica, |
| onsite or nearby. The only preparation steps you | | | | you must drive on the left side of the road, which is |
| should take is determining the exchange rate for | | | | different from the United States. |
| your country’s currency. With the economy | | | | The above mentioned interesting Jamaica facts are |
| struggling in most areas of the world, you may | | | | just a few of the many that exist; however, these |
| receive less than expected. | | | | facts may play a determining role in choosing Jamaica |
| One concern that many tourists have when traveling | | | | as your next vacation destination. If you want to |
| outside of their country is the language. According to | | | | learn more about Jamaica, its history, and its culture, |
| the Jamaica Tourism Board (JTB), Jamaica is the | | | | what better way than to schedule a trip? |