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