| attracts more than two million tourists each year. | | | | They may want to venture into the mountains to |
| Tourism is a very important part of the Jamaican | | | | horseback ride or climb through the waters of a |
| economy earning yearly about 1.4 billion dollars. | | | | gently flowing shallow river or waterfall. They will |
| Jamaica offers the family activities that will address | | | | want to enjoy the Reggae bands on the beach and |
| the interest of all age groups. Because of it’s | | | | join in the partying. Parents will have to monitor the |
| diverse offerings such as pristine beaches, beautiful | | | | drinking because Jamaica is pretty lax when it comes |
| mountain jungles, waterways, interesting towns, | | | | to enforcing age restrictions on drinking. |
| museums, music and cuisine Jamaica will satisfy the | | | | There are many activities for children. Most just |
| vacation desires of the youngest to the oldest family | | | | enjoy playing on the beach in the great white sand |
| member. | | | | and occasionally wading in the warm waters. There |
| The parents are usually interested in relaxing on the | | | | are a number of activities for all members of the |
| white sand beaches and going into the blue-green | | | | family which makes Jamaica a premiere family |
| waters for a swim. They enjoy having a beverage | | | | vacation destination. |
| brought to them while they sunbath on the beach. | | | | Planning a family vacation to Jamaica can be |
| Adults like to visit the towns and explore the | | | | undertaken by a member of the family or you can |
| museums and shops. The more active might want to | | | | hire a travel agent who can do this for you. If you |
| participate in some of the water sports such as | | | | choose to do it yourself be sure to ask the family |
| swimming, jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling. | | | | vacation hotel or resort exactly what is included in |
| They might want to take a bike ride, go horseback | | | | their package. If you utilize the services of a travel |
| riding in the mountains or just hire a driver and go | | | | agent do the same and also tell the travel agent just |
| sightseeing. | | | | what you want in your package. |
| College kids and teenagers tend to want to get | | | | Copyright 2009 Harvey J. |
| involved in all of the water sports during the day. | | | | |