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Profile Jamaica
Think Jamaica, and you’ll probably imagine sun, sand and reggae music… but there’s so
much more to this beautiful island. Jamaica has plenty to offer especially if you’re looking
for a relaxing break with a bit of adventure
Getting there:
■ British Airways and Virgin
Atlantic fly scheduled
services several times a
week from Gatwick to
Montego Bay and Kingston
Jamaica is the ‘third happiest country in the world’
■ First Choice and Thomson
PLACES TO DISCOVER.
as unique as each sunset and as diverse as its fly from Manchester,
Jamaica has much more than white beaches people. There’s no wonder it’s known as Birmingham and Gatwick
and clear blue seas. At all points of the “the biggest little island in the world”. to Montego Bay
compass, there are so many special places to
discover. There’s the east with the tranquility
LOCAL DELICACIES.
■ Thomas Cook flies weekly
of Port Antonio and the vibrant bustle of Jamaicans love their food, and no matter what from Manchester and
Kingston in the south – brimming with sights, your tastes, from gourmet dining to grandma’s Gatwick to Montego Bay
sounds and aromas. Or casual Negril in the kitchen, you’ll never leave hungry.
west – famous for unique sunsets while No trip would be complete without jerk The following tour operators
sipping rum cocktails at Ricks Café. And from chicken, or ackee and saltfish – ackee, a fruit feature Jamaica: Thomson,
hedonistic Montego Bay to magical Ocho Rios, that, surprisingly, looks like scrambled egg. Or Thomas Cook, Kuoni, Virgin
the north summons all of us to come out and be tempted by the local drinks – rum and ting Holidays, First Choice,
play, from watersports to swimming in water- (a Jamaican grapefruit soda) or ice cold jelly, a Caribtours, ITC Classics,
falls and a breathtaking round of golf. Or, if deliciously chilled coconut juice, served in the Seasons In Style, Elegant
you fancy life off the beaten track, visit the less coconut shell. Resorts, Essential Escapes,
travelled south coast. It’s Jamaica’s diamond in Everything in Jamaica seems just that little Q Holidays and CV Travel
the rough, home to Treasure Beach and mouth- bit sweeter, from their West Indian pumpkin to
watering seafood. their many types of juicy mangoes – and, just
a little more flavourful. Maybe it’s the sun. Or
RICH CULTURE.
it’s that touch of love they put into everything. Get in touch
Having such a friendly, multicultural Tel: 020 7225 9090
population makes Jamaica a country rich in
JAMAICA’S SECRET.
Email: mail@visitjamaica.uk.com
customs and traditions. Steeped in a history of Once you’re there you’ll discover Jamaica’s visitjamaica.com
pioneers, pirates and a strong British heritage, secret — it’s the secret of a life lived fully in an
it’s a country with huge passions including island as diverse as its people. You’ll under-
cricket, dominoes and carnivals. stand why Jamaica is the third happiest coun-
So much will take you by surprise in try in the world, according to a report using the
Jamaica’s culture, which is as vibrant as its art, “Happy Planet Index”. Once you go, you know.
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TTG Knowledge – February 2010
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