Jamaica is home to some magnificent beaches including Negril beach, which stretches for miles. Water sports abound, shallow reefs, walls and caverns, it makes for superb diving.
Local Flavour
Ackee and salt fish is Jamaica's national dish usually eaten for breakfast. The peach coloured fruit is added to flaked salt fish, onions and peppers with a touch of seasoning.
Culture
Imagine 150 miles by 50 miles of beautiful white sands, an exquisite waterfall and you've got Jamaica.
Shopping and Markets
Colourful island fashions, rosewood carvings, sculptured figurines and intricate jewellery are examples of the unique crafts found throughout the island. Montego Bay market is a must.
Key Events
Jamaica's Reggae Sumfest is the reggae event of the summer. Relax into the rhythms and get down in the sunshine. The event is spread across four nights including a beach party and some well known international artists attending.
FREE Island Experience
For those of you in need of a bit of retail therapy. Virgin Holidays is running a FREE duty free shopping trip, including a stop at the ever-popular Margaritaville Bar and COMPLIMENTARY drink to get you in the mood.
Hotels in Jamaica within the Small Hotels of the Caribbean
Region: Caribbean
Location: Jamaica
Pastel-painted, gingerbread-style
hand-crafted cottages, designed by
award winning Caribbean architect Anne
Hodges.
Region: Caribbean
Location: Jamaica
The main house at the property is renowned as
the former home of James Bond novelist, Ian Fleming who
spent nearly 20 winters at this resort penning 13 of his
famous '007' thrillers.
Region: Caribbean
Location: Jamaica
A boutique resort that exudes personality and
charisma, Jakes is perfect for a romantic getaway, family
adventure or a spiritual retreat famous for being the
hideaway where Alex Haley wrote the highly acclaimed
novel Roots.
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Region: Caribbean
Location: Jamaica
Whilst staying at Jamaica Inn,
Winston Churchill swore the light was the
best in the world for his watercolours.
Region: Caribbean
Location: Jamaica
A cool hotel set on the cliffs in
Negril with its own distinctive style, built in
light local stone and blocks painted in bright
colours, with hardwood floors and thatched
roofs.
Region: Caribbean
Location: Jamaica
Rondel Village is family owned with 28 team
members, whose objective is to pamper the guests, by
offering personalised service, which has resulted in a high
rate of repeat guests over the years.
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Region: Caribbean
Location: Jamaica
A 50 acre mountain top, Strawberry Hill is
mystical retreat.
Region: Caribbean
Location: Jamaica
The story goes that Tensing Pen takes its name
from the original owners dog, Tensing. And, in Jamaica, one
of the words for a home is yard or pen, hence the name
Tensing Pen.