DESTINATIONS Jamaica
www.visitjamaica.com US Offices Jamaica Tourist Board 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 670, Miami, FL 33126
Tel: 305-665-0557 Fax: 305-666-5536
info@visitjamaica.com Jamaica Tourist Board
767 3rd Avenue, Suite 217, New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-838-2610 Fax: 212-838-2605
info@visitjamaica.com Canada Office
Jamaica Tourist Board
303 Eglington Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M4P 1L3, CANADA Tel: 416-482-7850 Fax: 416-482-1730
info@visitjamaica.com
Jamaica is known for its strong sense of identity expressed through its friendly people, reggae music, delicious cuisine, diverse art and natural beauty. It is the third largest English-speaking Caribbean island at 4,411 square miles with a population heading towards three million. Steeped in culture, with a
Caribbean Challenge
Take a seven-mile hike up the Blue Mountains and enjoy the expansive views of the North and South coasts.
Did you know?
Jamaica was a Spanish colony until 1655, when it was seized by England’s navy on the orders of Oliver Cromwell.
wonderful climate and a reputation for having a laid back vibe, Jamaica is a year-round destination with something for just about everyone; from the buzzing capital of Kingston to the spectacular beach areas on the north coast to the laid back vibe of the island’s West Coast.
Popular attractions for the whole family include Kool Runnings Water Park in Negril and the Outameni Experience in Trelawny. Meanwhile
in Ocho Rios, Dunn’s River Falls is widely held to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Culture vultures can explore Jamaica’s rich heritage at many museums and galleries, from the Bob Marley museum in Kingston to the Institute of Jamaica, the Caribbean nation’s equivalent of the British Museum in London. Accommodation ranges from 3 to 5-star all-inclusive hotels in the major tourist areas to smaller hotel options including eco beach cabins, luxury boutique hotels, and B&Bs.
Hidden gem
Laughing Waters in Ocho Rios is thought to be the location where Bond girl, ‘Honey Rider’ walks out of the ocean to surprise James Bond in the film Dr. No.
Size: 4,411 sq miles Currency: Jamaican Dollar Dialing code: 1 876 Population: 2,804,332
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Main City: Kingston Local Beer: Red Stripe Dish of the Day: Jerk Chicken
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The Outameni Experience provides a fantastic background of Jamaica’s rich heritage
Photos courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Board
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