Jammin' in Jamaica

Known as an island with a dramatic history, aeveryone in their tracks will punctuate your stay in
passionate spirit, and an ever-buoyant partyingNegril, and laid-back locals will show you how life was
attitude, Jamaica is an exciting and eye-opening stringmeant to be lived. Take in a reggae concert while
of sights, sounds and flavors that stretches fromyou're here, and don't be afraid to forget all about
Kingston to Montego Bay. Natural beauty plusthe rigid rules of your usual routine.
engaging activities equals a spectacular vacation, soThe 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, sorockin' beat of this raw, robust country. MoBay is a
anywhere your vacation starts will set you off onmagnet for tourists, as it is dotted with golf courses,
the right track. For example, the bustling capital cityresorts, museums, and happening beaches. Plenty of
of Kingston will show the gritty, realistic features oflocals make it a hodgepodge of personalities and
this island's identity. For travelers in search ofactivities, so dive in for what is sure to be a
authenticity, this is the place to go. A center forstimulating experience.
commerce and business, parts of Kingston areIf all of this, along with the heavy influences of rum,
admittedly overcrowded and unattractive, but if youreggae, and Rastafarians, has your feet itching to
stick with it a while, or even better, if you visit duringfeel the sands of Jamaica beneath their bare soles,
one of the many yearly festivals, you'll find yourselfthen start planning a trip now. The experience will be
steeped in a local climate that is fascinating, lively, andshaped by where you stay, so as you go about
oh-so-different than anything you've evermaking 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 asstudent on spring break is your goal, a hotel will suit
offering up the brochure-style pictures andyou just fine, but for more adult tastes, consider a
movie-worthy sights. Blue Lagoon is one example, asvacation rental.
it's likely that the stunning aqua depths of this prideImagine a beach side villa, decorated with seashells
of Jamaica have caught your eye before. Jacquesand furnishings made from native woods, that is
Cousteau filmed here, as have a few Hollywoodlocated right on Negril beach. French doors lead to a
directors. The lagoon, or "Blue Hole" as locals call it, isdeck 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 Cockpitcocktails and hors d'oeuvres to create the ultimate
Country, and consists of an imposing plateau formedexperience. Air conditioning and ceiling fans will keep
from limestone. It is located in the central westernyou cool at night, but if the weather permits consider
part of the country, and the rocky, unusual terrainleaving the windows open in order to fall asleep to
makes traveling above it via helicopter the best waythe 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 soamble down the beach towards the open-air markets
desire, and bird-watchers and wildlife-lovers will findto 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 lostJamaica's favorite songs, so stay in the groove by
touch with the ebb and flow of real life, consider atreating yourself to a Jamaica Vacation Rental that
visit to Negril. Here, you'll be able to take advantagewill bring you no worries.
of the beach, the breeze, and the beverages to yourVisit to explore vacation rental offerings located here
heart's content, but you won't be leaving the genuineand all over the world.
article behind. Coral reefs and sunsets that stop