Jamaica Tourism Information
The tourist is in a for a real treat when they visit this island, which offers a rich and vibrant culture, green and flourishing mountainside, tropical climate and warm welcome people. Jamaica tourist information is very important to every traveler to the island.
The travelers come to these shores for a variety of reasons and Jamaica is considered the hot spot for tourist coming from all over the world to experience the Caribbean. There are a lot of attractions that awaits the tourist, whether you choose the major resort areas or the more laid back areas.
Some of the best luxury villas are available to the visitors and they grace the hills and have fabulous sea views. You can find them in places such as Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril and Port Antonio. The Villas in Portland especially have attracted the rich and famous as this parish is considered a playground for the wealthy tourist who wants to be kept a secret.
For the tourist, wanting to experience Jamaica’s cultural activities and art, the place to visit is the city of Kingston, where you will find the theatres and national gallery. If you want a bit of archaeology, there is Port Royal that is said to have the world’s most priceless underwater archaeological site or you can go fourteen miles west of Kingston to Spanish town, which was the first capital city and view historical interest, which include museums and other buildings.
Montego Bay has been a tourist resort since the start of the 20th century when visitors flooded the famous “Doctors Cave Beach” for health reasons. Here the visitors can enjoy all that the tourism capital of Jamaica has to offer and it’s also the home to the annual reggae music festivals such as ‘Sumfest’ and Jazz & Blues.
In Jamaica, Ocho Rios that was once a fishing village is the islands most popular tourist resorts. This resort stretches along the north coast in an easterly direction from Runaway Bay to Port Maria. Ocho Rios is home to two of the top attractions in Jamaica which are the Dunn’s River Falls and Dolphins Cove; also has lovely beaches with breath taking tropical gardens and working plantations. Ocho Rios boasts a modern cruise ship pier which is rated number one in the Caribbean.
Port Antonio located on the north eastern coast is said to be the “cradle of tourism” in Jamaica. The tourist can enjoy one of the many attractions such as Nonesuch Caves, Blue Hole and Lagoon, Rafting on the Rio Grande, Somerset and Reich falls. This town promotes environmental and friendliness.
Mandeville and the South Coast is a more laid back place and has always been popular with older visitors. The horticulture enthusiast will find Mandeville idyllic as it boasts the oldest Horticultural Society in the Caribbean. The nature lover can enjoy river tours, hiking, horseback riding and working plantation tours on the South Coast. The Black River Safari and Appleton Estate are among the more popular.
Negril is located at the western end of the island and boast seven miles of white sand beach, one of the best in the world. Negril attracted many “hippies” of North America. Today, Negril still has a carefree ambience and a wide range of accommodation. Negril is considered the capital of casual and is a favorite for most Jamaica tourist.