| Monday mornings have a definite feel; breaking from | | | | Shake the sand from your hair and clothes and check |
| the respite of the weekend and getting back into | | | | out the great duty-free shopping that gives Montego |
| the swing of work, school and responsible routine | | | | Bay much of its character. Whether picking up |
| takes a little bit of effort and perhaps a few groans. | | | | bargain-priced liquor, cigars, t-shirts, coffee, jewelry |
| This switch from sweat pants to button down shirts | | | | or exotic masks and home decorations Jamaica |
| can only be done so many times before general | | | | definitely has options for providing the perfect |
| fatigue sets in, so in case you're nearing this point of | | | | souvenirs. Bringing home something fun is the least |
| exhaustion, it would be best to start planning a | | | | you can do for the poor saps that are stuck working |
| vacation today. | | | | as you wander the streets in your sandals and |
| The Caribbean is a tried-and-true destination for | | | | shorts. |
| many families and couples in search of the sunshine, | | | | As for activities, the coral reefs and additional |
| and Jamaica has an especially nice ring to it. Narrowing | | | | beaches make great spots for snorkeling and diving. |
| things down further, consider Montego Bay in the | | | | Parasailing allows for literally breathtaking views to be |
| northwest part of the island. This hub of activity | | | | had, and jet skiing, sailing, fishing and more will |
| receives guests by air, land and sea and is worth a | | | | complete any sort of itinerary you and your |
| visit if you feel the need to slow your pace and put | | | | companions have in mind. Golfing and tennis are also |
| your feet up. One of these Mondays in the near | | | | popular pursuits, as the fine weather nurtures the |
| future, you could be sipping Red Stripes on a warm | | | | need to stay healthy and active. Working up a sweat |
| sandy beach. Enough said. | | | | in serene surroundings is always a pleasure, as is |
| This free-spirited island nation has been influenced by | | | | cooling off by strolling down to the sea for a |
| a number of different sources and now exhibits an | | | | refreshing dip. Let the saltwater keep you afloat as |
| identity of singular color and charm. Sometimes a little | | | | you contemplate how lucky you are to have chosen |
| rough around the edges, the Jamaican landscape can | | | | Montego Bay as your hideaway from reality. |
| also be lovely, relaxing and exactly what you need to | | | | Though Montego Bay is abundantly outfitted with |
| forget about inboxes, cable bills and dirty laundry. | | | | resorts and hotels, another lodging option should not |
| Reggae beats really do serve as the pulse to the | | | | be overlooked. For the ultimate getaway experience, |
| streets, taxi drivers say "yeah m'on" and sea sparkles | | | | nothing can compare to reserving a cute cottage or |
| with a consistently mesmerizing allure. It's a nation of | | | | stunning villa near the beach that has been filled with |
| contrasts, and if you know where to look you'll come | | | | every amenity of home. From kitchen supplies to |
| home happy. | | | | patio furniture, a barbeque grill to a garden tub, there |
| Start by exploring the shorelines in and around | | | | might even be more to these temporary abodes |
| Montego Bay (or Mo Bay as you'll hear it called). One | | | | than you're used to back at your own place of |
| of the most famous, Doctor's Cave Beach, offers | | | | residence. |
| calm and sheltered water of the turquoise variety, | | | | Truly take a break by spending a luxurious, and not |
| sugary sand, restaurants and bars and showering and | | | | necessarily expensive, few days in a Montego Bay |
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| an entire day of your vacation. Hopefully you've | | | | certain to add an element of delight to what is |
| taken enough time to allow for this initial descent into | | | | already shaping up to be just the trip you need. |
| la-la land before your energy levels kick back in and | | | | is an extensive marketplace for vacation rentals in |
| the rest of the region can be visited. No rush. | | | | destinations all over the world. |