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Welcome to Jamaica!
Jamaica seduces travelers with its green lands, tranquil mountain ranges, beautiful
white-sand beaches and its clear blue seas. Positioned 90 miles south of Cuba, this plush
island offers tourists a wide variety of activities.
As the birthplace of reggae and the late Bob Marley, you can dance the night away to the
island tunes. Or for the sports enthusiast, Jamaica provides a variety of sports ranging
from golfing on any of the island's 12 Championship golf courses to an assortment of water
sports. The multiracial blend of the Island natives provides visitors with an insight into
the unique culture of Jamaica that you will never forget.
As one of the largest Caribbean islands, Jamaica cannot be explored in a few days. Most
travelers will want to relax in the north coast cities - Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril -
rather than the busy capital, Kingston.
OCHO RIOS: Surrounded by breathtaking countryside, Ocho Rios (which translates to
Eight Rivers) lies on Jamaica's north coast between Montego Bay and Port Antonio. Visitors
take advantage of the city's top-quality dive spots exploring coral mountains and
underwater caves. Do not miss the opportunity to visit Dunns River Falls - a natural
series of waterfalls which you can climb. In the evening, the streets of Ocho Rios are
filled with a variety of entertainment from limbo dancers to musicians, and even
fire-eaters!
MONTEGO BAY: Montego Bay is situated in the northwestern coast of Jamaica and is
the second largest city. With its free port, Montego Bay is an ideal place for market
shopping. Visitors may also tour several surrounding plantations, which give an insight
into the history of how sugarcane, the Caribbean's boom crop, produced great fortunes for
Jamaica's largest landholders.
NEGRIL: Famous for its laid-back village atmosphere, Negril is set on the
western-most part of the island. Draped with its seven miles of powdery sand, towering
cliffs and thick tropical foliage, the city still maintains its rustic character. Negril
is a great location for snorkeling and scuba diving. Sightseers also enjoy the 100-year
old Negril Point Lighthouse and Bamboo Avenue, a two-mile stretch of road covered by a
canopy of tall bamboo trees.
Jamaica has two international airports:
Donald Sangster in Montego Bay and Norman Manley in Kingston. The following carriers offer
service to Jamaica from the U.S. or from other locations:
- Air Jamaica
800-523-5585
- Air Jamaica Express
800-523-5585
- American Airlines
800-433-7300
- Continental Airlines
800-231-0856
- Northwest Airlines
800-225-2525
- USAir
800-622-1015
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Climate: Daytime temperatures
of Jamaica range from the high 70s to the mid-80s during the winter and are slightly
warmer during the summer.
Population: Approximately 2,506,000. Jamaica is made up of mostly people of African
descent, but also include people of European, Arabic, Chinese and East Indian ancestry as
well.
Currency: The Jamaican dollar, but United States currency is widely accepted.
Exchange rates vary; check the current exchange rate with a bank.
Language: English
For more information to help you plan
your trip, contact:
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Jamaica Tourist Board
801 2nd Ave., 20th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10017
212-856-9727
Jamaica Tourist Board
500 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1030
Chicago, Il 60611
312-527-1296
Or, call toll-free from the U.S.: 1-800-233-4582 |
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