Jamaica’s landscape is as varied and flamboyant as its people. Holidays in Jamaica offer tropical rainforests, misty peaks, undulating farmland and classically golden beaches. The island invites exploration by car, foot, mountain bike, horseback and even bamboo raft. You are certainly never stuck for things to do in Jamaica. The island is understandably a popular honeymoon destination. Most Jamaica holidays are centred on its famous seaside spots like Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril. Jamaica hotels include luxury hotels with old-style class as well as fun, hipper escapes. If you’re up for a full-on island that runs to a catchy beat, Jamaica’s the place.
Lively beach holidays
Reggae fans
Coffee-lovers – Blue Mountain is one of the world’s best.
The capital Kingston - a big, hectic port with some unsafe areas.
There are severe penalties for all drug offences and, contrary to popular myth, it is illegal to smoke ganja. Possession of even small quantities of illegal drugs can lead to imprisonment.
Temperatures on this tropical island vary little between 30°C/9°86F in winter and 32°C/90°F in summer. The driest months are December to April. The rainiest month is October and the hurricane season is June to November.
Flights take approx nine hours from the UK
Driving is on the left-hand side of the road - or the side without a pothole. Beware of aggressive drivers and oncoming cars overtaking on your side of the road, particularly on bends and hills.