| The Caribbean island of Jamaica, at around 234 | | | | tour of Kingston's cultural and historic points of |
| kilometres in length and as much as 80 kilometres in | | | | interest, many of which are found on Hope Road. |
| width, is hugely popular with tourists from around the | | | | These include the 15 acres of Botanical Gardens. |
| world. Its many attractions include the beautiful | | | | Also on Hope Road is The Bob Marley Museum, |
| coastlines of Port Antonio, the rustic charm of the | | | | which has become the city's most-visited sight, being |
| south coast and the frenetic nightlife - and day life - | | | | where most of the legendary singer's music was |
| of Montego Bay. | | | | recorded and now home to a huge range of his |
| The island's capital, Kingston, also has its fair share of | | | | memorabilia. Possibly the country's most famous |
| reasons to visit. The energetic city has been called | | | | export, Bob Marley contributes hugely to the |
| 'the epicentre of Jamaica's arts and cultural landscape'. | | | | destination's allure and the museum pays tribute to |
| Lying on the south eastern coast, it is the largest city | | | | the singer-songwriter, who was responsible for |
| in the country with a population of over 650,000, and | | | | making reggae music a global phenomenon before his |
| boasts both historical and cultural attractions, as well | | | | untimely death at 36 years old in 1981. |
| as a tropical climate and breath-taking scenery. | | | | February sees the birthday of Marley, which sparks |
| Only a short drive from Norman Manley International | | | | large-scale celebration annually across the island. As |
| Airport, the city offers a variety of options. Those | | | | well as widespread music, dancing and celebration of |
| looking for a history lesson can head for the National | | | | all things Jamaican and Marley-related, activities include |
| Gallery of Jamaica, the ruins of Port Royal, or Devon | | | | an annual Bob Marley Lecture at Mona Campus in |
| House, which once belonged to Jamaica's first black | | | | Kingston, and also the 'Jamaica Celebrates Bob-Music' |
| millionaire. For the culturally-minded, there are | | | | festival and Bob Marley Creative Expressions Day |
| numerous festivals held in Kingston each year, | | | | respectively, both at the Marley Museum. |
| attended by many locals and foreign visitors alike. | | | | When choosing to visit Jamaica, it should not be too |
| Alternatively, the Hellshire and Lime Cay beaches may | | | | difficult to find suitable flights to Kingston and, whilst |
| be perfect for a relaxed sun holiday, whereas the | | | | there are many reasons for visiting Kingston and |
| Blue Mountains offer a cooler climate and | | | | Jamaica as a whole, perhaps take the time to |
| furthermore, the possibility of bicycle or walking | | | | celebrate the life of its favourite son, while becoming |
| tours. Upon arrival at this wonderful destination, you | | | | immersed in a little bit of humble Jamaican history. |
| will find many local tour companies that will offer a | | | | |