From the rugged peaks of the Blue Mountains to calm, pristine beaches,
Jamaica teems with natural beauty, all served up to visitors with the
unforgettable warmth of its residents.
This large island in the western
Caribbean, 95 miles south of Cuba, was discovered by Columbus in 1494, became a
Spanish colony and later a British colony before achieving independence in
1962.
Jamaica's pleasures and easy acess have given rise to many resorts,
which range from luxurious, chic hideaways and fully staffed private villas -
some of them perched on seaside cliffs, to popular all-inclusives and charming
inns and guest houses.
The island's diverse natural resources provide
seemingly endless ways to have fun. You can climb waterfalls, golf at your
choice of 11 courses, or tour via bicycle, moped, motorcycle or jeep. Horseback
riding or horse racing at Caymanas Park in Kingston are also options for fun on
Jamaica. Or, you can venture in search of blue marlin, wahoo or tuna on the full
or half-day deep sea fishing charters offered by most hotels. They include boat,
captain, crew and equipment.
Jeep and hiking tours of the Blue Mountains,
which soar above 7,000 feet often include visits to rum factories and renowned
coffee farms. To experience the exotic marine life, fans, sponges, and
underwater walls, enlist the services of the many islandwide licensed diving
operators that offer rental equipment and instruction.
Jamaica also has
120 rivers to enjoy, including the Rio Grande in Port Antonio, the birthplace of
bamboo rafting. Imagine floating down river as your guide propels the craft with
a long bamboo pole, all the while singing folk songs and identifying the
surrounding flora and fauna. Or hike along the river with a guide who will
reveal the ancient medicinal remedies found in the surrounding plants before
taking you for a dip in a hidden waterfall.
After all that activity, the
tastiest way to get in touch with the local culture is through the interesting,
spicy cuisine. The national favorites include the fish called ackee and
saltfish. Mouth-tingling spicy jerk pork and chicken, a Jamaican invention, can
be savored on the beach, right off the wood-burning grill for a casual lunch.
But the island does not lack other choices. International food critics have
lauded the restaurants which have brought local dishes to gastronomic
heights.
Most enticing may be Jamaica's reputation for its laid-back
atmosphere, epitomized by the slow groove of its reggae music. The genre was
created by the late Bob Marley, considered one of Jamaica's national heroes.
Transportation
Entry Documents:
Beginning December 31, 2005, US citizens need a passport for all travel to
and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada.
Proof of
citizenship for U.S. and Canadian citizens (passport or birth certificate with a
photo ID). Passports required for citizens of other countries. All visitors must
have an ongoing or return ticket.
Airport:
Vacationer's typcially fly into Sangster airport in Montego Bay. Kingston's
Norman Manley airport is the second most highly used airport mostly for business
or resident traffic.
Departure Tax:
US$27
Driving:
On the left - valid driver's license is
required.
Marriage Info
Process:
Apply for a marriage license. Cost: Cost of wedding
arrangments Documents Required: Birth certificates Wait Time: 24
hours
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