Kayak Jamaica Bay
Travel Information for Jamaica
Overview
Jamaica is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, a fact that you are ready when you consider that it has won the World Travel Awards, the biggest destination in the Caribbean "As in 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Practical information
Citizens of Canada, the European Union and the United States does not need a visa to enter the country. immunizations before traveling to hepatitis A and hepatitis B at times and / Or typhoid are recommended. The climate here is hot and humid all year round, so bring light clothes made of cotton. Peak season is from December to April and peaks in July and Easter so if you're planning a trip during this period, be sure to reserve a hotel or rental of housing, Jamaica in advance.
Important sites and monuments
The highest point on the island is the Blue Mountain Peak 7400 meters altitude. It is best to begin your hike before dawn, so you can make up at sunrise. Hiking is steep at some points but worth every step you take. The view is simply incredible. The 635-coast of the island is dotted with many beaches like Treasure Beach, Montego Bay and Negril beaches around. For music lovers, no trip to Jamaica can be considered complete without a visit to the birthplace of Bob Marley (and final resting place), known as Nine Mile. There is also a museum dedicated to the legendary musician from Kingston. Another important step is Dunn's River Falls where you can see rows of tourists hold hands to cross the beautiful waterfall, but smooth.
Water based activities
Most rivers are navigable in Jamaica and you will see many tour operators offering bamboo raft, rafting, tubing, kayaking and diving trips. The area of White River Valley in Ocho Rios is home to many swimming pools, rapids and lagoons snaking through dense tropical forest. Furthermore you can also choose various cruises, boat trips, walks into a submarine and diving in the Caribbean Sea. For surfing, you can you see the bay of Boston, which according to Lonely Planet, the best surf on the island.
Country activities
Besides hiking in the Blue Mountains, you can explore property houses and plantations as Prospect Plantation. If you are interested in art and music scene, go to Kingston, where you can visit, including National Gallery. Jamaica is also Famous for its coffee and you can also enjoy a visit Mavis Bank Coffee Factory, located in a village an hour's drive from Kingston, and see how grainy coffee is harvested, dried and processed and sample the freshest brew you will ever taste. For lovers of Golf, Jamaica offers a variety of championship courses including the prestigious world class Host Johnnie Walker World Championship, the Tryall Club.
Accommodation
There are various options for accommodation available in Jamaica, including hotels, resorts, all inclusive and the Jamaica rentals, including private villas, houses and flats Ideally located near tourist cities. If you travel with your family or a large group, the best option is to book one of the villas Jamaica or private cottages that these rentals are managed by professionals, and share services in a hotel, they also give you privacy and space in a word, more value for your money.
About the Author
Karen is a travel writer with Silver Sands Villas. Please visit http://www.mysilversands.com for booking a vacation home, cottage or villa in Jamaica