| Known as an island with a dramatic history, a | | | | everyone in their tracks will punctuate your stay in |
| passionate spirit, and an ever-buoyant partying | | | | Negril, and laid-back locals will show you how life was |
| attitude, Jamaica is an exciting and eye-opening string | | | | meant to be lived. Take in a reggae concert while |
| of sights, sounds and flavors that stretches from | | | | you're here, and don't be afraid to forget all about |
| Kingston to Montego Bay. Natural beauty plus | | | | the rigid rules of your usual routine. |
| engaging activities equals a spectacular vacation, so | | | | The port city of Montego Bay is brimming with life, |
| head this way for a freeing, fabulous time. | | | | and makes another excellent place to take in the |
| Jamaica is alive with color and energy throughout, so | | | | rockin' beat of this raw, robust country. MoBay is a |
| anywhere your vacation starts will set you off on | | | | magnet for tourists, as it is dotted with golf courses, |
| the right track. For example, the bustling capital city | | | | resorts, museums, and happening beaches. Plenty of |
| of Kingston will show the gritty, realistic features of | | | | locals make it a hodgepodge of personalities and |
| this island's identity. For travelers in search of | | | | activities, so dive in for what is sure to be a |
| authenticity, this is the place to go. A center for | | | | stimulating experience. |
| commerce and business, parts of Kingston are | | | | If all of this, along with the heavy influences of rum, |
| admittedly overcrowded and unattractive, but if you | | | | reggae, and Rastafarians, has your feet itching to |
| stick with it a while, or even better, if you visit during | | | | feel the sands of Jamaica beneath their bare soles, |
| one of the many yearly festivals, you'll find yourself | | | | then start planning a trip now. The experience will be |
| steeped in a local climate that is fascinating, lively, and | | | | shaped by where you stay, so as you go about |
| oh-so-different than anything you've ever | | | | making reservations keep a clear vision of your |
| experienced before. | | | | desired getaway in mind. If partying like a college |
| More typical tourist spots won't disappoint as far as | | | | student on spring break is your goal, a hotel will suit |
| offering up the brochure-style pictures and | | | | you just fine, but for more adult tastes, consider a |
| movie-worthy sights. Blue Lagoon is one example, as | | | | vacation rental. |
| it's likely that the stunning aqua depths of this pride | | | | Imagine a beach side villa, decorated with seashells |
| of Jamaica have caught your eye before. Jacques | | | | and furnishings made from native woods, that is |
| Cousteau filmed here, as have a few Hollywood | | | | located right on Negril beach. French doors lead to a |
| directors. The lagoon, or "Blue Hole" as locals call it, is | | | | deck that will give you front row seats to the |
| open to the public. | | | | sunset, and a kitchen will allow you to prepare |
| Another natural wonder is known as Cockpit | | | | cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to create the ultimate |
| Country, and consists of an imposing plateau formed | | | | experience. Air conditioning and ceiling fans will keep |
| from limestone. It is located in the central western | | | | you cool at night, but if the weather permits consider |
| part of the country, and the rocky, unusual terrain | | | | leaving the windows open in order to fall asleep to |
| makes traveling above it via helicopter the best way | | | | the sound of the crashing waves. |
| to safely see all the ravines and ragged edges. | | | | Take a cheap taxi to explore the island, or simply |
| Thrill-seekers can take a spelunking trip if they so | | | | amble down the beach towards the open-air markets |
| desire, and bird-watchers and wildlife-lovers will find | | | | to pick up some unique local goods. Your days will be |
| themselves in a veritable wonderland. | | | | filled with sweet, easy beats set to the tune of |
| To experience a resort town that hasn't really lost | | | | Jamaica's favorite songs, so stay in the groove by |
| touch with the ebb and flow of real life, consider a | | | | treating yourself to a Jamaica Vacation Rental that |
| visit to Negril. Here, you'll be able to take advantage | | | | will bring you no worries. |
| of the beach, the breeze, and the beverages to your | | | | Visit to explore vacation rental offerings located here |
| heart's content, but you won't be leaving the genuine | | | | and all over the world. |
| article behind. Coral reefs and sunsets that stop | | | | |