| As holiday destinations go, you can't go far wrong | | | | The Jamaican way of life is a laid-back one, but |
| with a trip to Jamaica. The combination of lush | | | | considering the average climate of the country is a |
| tropical scenery, hot sun and cheerful, friendly locals | | | | humid 19 – 32 degrees Celsius, it's not surprising |
| makes for an unforgettable break. | | | | nobody's in a hurry! There are rainy seasons in May |
| Jamaica is a melting pot of cultures and races; English, | | | | – June and September – November, but |
| African, Chinese, German and many more contribute | | | | these are often just seen as a welcome break from |
| to the ethnic make-up of this still-developing country. | | | | the heat. |
| This fact is especially evident in Jamaica's cuisine; | | | | Jamaica has two major airports, Kingston and |
| 'Jerk', a marinade well known in the UK, is a blend of | | | | Montego Bay, and takes an average of 10 hours to |
| seasonings and spices from around the world, | | | | reach from London. Kingston is the capital city of |
| blended together to give an unmistakably Jamaican | | | | Jamaica and is a must for any reggae fans; the Bob |
| flavour to any meat. | | | | Marley Museum is located here. For golfing |
| The predominant language in Jamaica is English, but | | | | aficionados, Montego Bay is the home of the |
| the locals have developed their own derivative, | | | | Caribbean's finest golf course, The Tryall Club. |
| known as 'Patois', which can be difficult for a tourist | | | | Jamaica holidays provide an unforgettable experience |
| to understand! A few good phrases to know if | | | | for the whole family. All inclusive holidays are in |
| you're planning on visiting Jamaica are: 'Wha'appen?', | | | | abundance on the island, and are a good way to |
| said when greeting someone; 'Seen', used as we | | | | embrace the Jamaican way of life. Look online for |
| would use 'OK'; and 'Walk Good', meaning 'goodbye' | | | | late deals to Jamaica for bargain prices. |
| or 'safe travels'. | | | | |