The Beautiful Sandy Beaches on The Exciting Greater Antilles Island of Jamaica

Blue Mountains National Park     Kingston     Montego Bay     Negril     Ocho Rios     Port Antonio     Runaway Bay

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Jamaica lies 90 miles(145km) south of Cuba and 118 miles (190km) west of Haiti. Its capital city, Kingston, is about 571 miles (920km) southeast of Miami. At its greatest extent, Jamaica is 146 miles (235km) long, and it varies between 21 and 52 miles (35-85km) wide. With an area of 10,911 square kilometres, Jamaica is the largest island of the Commonwealth Caribbean and the third largest of the Greater Antilles, after Cuba and Hispaniola.

Most visitors already have a mental picture of Jamaica (Greater Antilles) before they arrive: its boisterous culture of reggae and Rastafarianism; its white-sand beaches; and its lush foliage, rivers, mountains, and clear waterfalls. Jamaica's art and cuisine are also remarkable.

Yet Jamaica's appealing aspects have to be weighed against its poverty, crime, and racial tensions, the legacy of colonial rule and subsequent political upheavals. Jamaica Is a former British territory located in the British West Indies

So, should you go? By all means. Just be prudent and cautious. The island has fine hotels and savory food. It's well geared to heterosexual couples who come to tie the knot or celebrate a honeymoon. And Jamaica boasts the best golf courses in the West Indies, some of the finest diving waters in the world, and good river rafting. In this section we'll lay out our favorite places and experiences.

High on Jamaica- Travelogue

The Caribbean's largest English-speaking island, Jamaica is a feast of many flavors, and the familiar fare of rum, reggae, surf, and sand are merely the appetizers.

 

Come to Jamaica and Feel All Right! 

Nothing is a problem on this island paradise where reggae, romance and the Caribbean sun come together. Accommodations range from charming inns to luxurious resorts. Pioneers of the all-inclusive vacation concept, you won't find an island that does it better. Jamaica is the birthplace of Belafonte's calypso and Bob Marley's reggae, and home to many celebrated music festivals. Wherever you go in Jamaica, the friendly smiles of its people and the natural beauty of the island will keep you coming back.

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News from the Islands – Animal House Rescue in Jamaica

Animals are people too. This popular sentiment is one that the Sandals Foundation happens to agree with wholeheartedly. For that reason we are committed to ensuring that animal communities across the Caribbean are given the precious resources and aid they need to survive and thrive.

As part of that commitment, Sandals Foundation volunteers recently donated their time, money and muscle power to help refurbish Animal House Jamaica, a pet shelter located in Lydford, St. Ann on the island’s mountainous north shore. One of only two such refuges in the entire country, Animal House Jamaica was in need of a facelift and some crucial infrastructure upgrades in order to best serve its population of over 100 canine residents.

A motivated team of Sandals Foundation volunteers from nearby Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River and Beaches Boscobel resorts spent an entire sunny, tropical day at the shelter making much-appreciated repairs and renovations. This enthusiastic group, led by Louis Grant, the General Manager of Sandals Dunn’s River, provided, among other things, a complete paint makeover, new fencing for the front yard (giving the dogs more freedom to run), and general repairs to the bathrooms. The Foundation also completely re-wired and revamped the facility’s electrical system, putting an end to the shelter’s ongoing problems with power supplies.

Now, thanks to the joint efforts of Animal House Jamaica and the Sandals Foundation, the island’s stray and abandoned pets have a brand, spanking new place to call home, nestled in the lush, green hills of paradise.

There are many examples of fine all inclusive resorts throughout Jamaica. A person looking to stay in a protected bay will be very comfortable at a resort like Runaway Bay Jamaica. Resorts give their guests the opportunity to live within the culture of the United States playing golf, enjoying a simple swim, sailing across the bay, and having the chance to experience the island's people and culture by visiting the nearby city of Montego Bay. The timid traveler from the United States has the chance to enjoy a small taste of island culture.

If the timid traveler is looking to experience the historical feel of the United States' 1960's hippies intermixed with the island culture then he would be wise to leave the comforts of his all inclusive to visit Negril Jamaica. Negril was an area where many hippies experienced love for one another while warming themselves in the island sun. Today, that unique ideal is brought together in Negril with the happiness and joy of the Jamaican people.

SuperClubs owns and operates Breezes, Grand Lido & Hedonism resorts. Visiting a Breezes all-inclusive resort is a super way to experience the Caribbean culture without being overwhelmed by culture shock. The people at Breezes are happy to help anyone learn more about the various islands in the Caribbean, like inclusive Jamaica. Learn more about Runaway Bay Jamaica. Explore the unique culture of Negril Jamaica. The people of Jamaica are a wonderful people with a beautiful culture. The people at Breezes will help you experience the island's culture without being overwhelmed by it.

Community Tourism On Jamaica’s Southwest Coast - Vacation Alternatives For The Adventuresome Traveler ~ by Brendan Fletcher - Most people think that visiting Jamaica means overcrowded beaches and violence. But this is not so. Brendan takes us out to some little known areas of Jamaica and gives us a feel of what it's like to travel in Jamaica far from the normal tourist destinations. Oct./03
From Mobay To Negril ~ One Town At A Time ~ by John Casey - Before we begin our drive to Negril, there are a few things I want to point out. The highway we are going to be traveling is, officially, "A1." This highway actually runs between Kingston and Negril, the long way around. A few other names for this road are North Coast Highway which runs along the North Coast, and Highway 2000. It starts in Ocho Rios and ends in Negril. It is completed from Mobay to Negril but still several years from completion to Ocho Rios. Oct./05

 Images of Jamaica - Over 400 photographs from Kingston, to Montego Bay, to Negril, showcasing mountains, beaches and rivers of Jamaica.

U.S. Department of State Jamaica Information:


  •  Jamaica is the third largest of the 51 inhabited islands in the Caribbean -- only Cuba and Hispaniola are bigger.

  • Ackee, though cooked and used as a vegetable, is actually a fruit that is poisonous until it bursts open and its gases escape. It is part of Jamaica's national dish, ackee and salt fish.

  • Blue Mountain coffee, grown on the slopes of Jamaica's loftiest mountain, is among the tastiest and most sought-after coffees in the world.

  • From 1503 to 1504, Christopher Columbus spent about a year off the North Coast of Jamaica because his worm-eaten vessels weren't seaworthy.

  • In the 17th century, the notorious privateer Henry Morgan presided over Jamaica's Port Royal, known as the "wickedest city on earth."

  • On August 6, 1962, England's Princess Margaret and U.S. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson watched as the British Union Jack was lowered and a new flag was raised as Jamaica attained independence. The new flag featured a gold cross on a black-and-green background.

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