This week I met with Racquel, she is a representative from Jamaica and I am so happy I met with her for this week’s destination episode! I loved learning all about what they have to offer!
Here is the video for you to see ‘
And now I will highlight all the items that stood out me and I want to share with you. Jamaica is 4,411 square miles and they have a population of 2.7 million people. So, it is a good sized island and it is very diverse. It is known for their coffee, of course Reggae music (Bob Marley merchandise is everywhere!) And of course, their Jerk Sauce. My husband had some authentic Jerk Chicken there and it was so delicious and spicy! He loved it. Of course.. Usain Bolt! The gold metal Olympian runner!
They have some rules in place right now due to COVID. You need to have done the following:
You have to fill out some forms at least 5 days prior to your arrival.
Then you need to have received a confirmation in return. Do NOT depart until you have their response back. you need to show it on arrival.
You will be screened as you deplane. You might need additional screening, but that is at the discretion of the Ministry of Health.
You must stay at your hotel, you can not switch hotels at this time.
So, now that you have passed all the requirements what is there to do here? Well, there is an endless amount of activities. Jamaica is best for
Honeymoons
Foodies
Romantic Vacations
Conventions
Singles
Families and multi-generational travellers
Immersive Culture
The weather is perfect for a vacation here all year round, they have year-long sunshine, the culture is very vibrant! All airlines can get to Jamaica and they are continually upgrading the hotels and the infrastructure.
These are just a few of the hotels that you will find in Jamaica. There are many more, but these are the well known brands!
There is SO much to do on this Island!
Depending on where you are staying, some of the fun things to do are:
Zip lining, If you have a PADI certification you can go Scuba diving, you can explore the caves, you can tour historic houses, visit waterfalls, so many things to do. Int his picture below you can see that these ppl are on the bobsled roller coaster. The highlight of this coaster is that your views are amazing and you can control the speed of your own car.
There are over 30 different waterfalls including the iconic Dunns river falls. I mean who wouldn’t want to sit here and have that water cascading over you!
Enjoy Golf? Then come and golf on the PGA tour golf courses. You will have a caddie beside you who knows the course and can make suggestions to improve your game.
We can not talk about Jamaica without discussing music! There are music concerts to fill your senses and immerse you in the experience!
Here is a map with all the areas, each one is unique.
Each area has its feel and culture.
For example, Montego Bay has the golf courses and you can go Rafting with a variety of small and large hotels.
In Ocho Rios, you have the Dunns River Falls, as well as a variety of water sports options and the 4×4 off-road tours. It is where more of the high energy activities are.
In Kingston, you will find more of the exploring sites like galleries and craft shops as well as the culinary tours. It is home to the Caribbean fashion week.
In Port Antonio, you will find so many falls and caves with amazing hiking and surfing locations!
Negril is home to the 7-mile beach with many accommodation choices to have you will never run out of things to do and places to eat! Plus you are a runner they have the Reggae Marathon each year in this area.
South Coast has the Milk River Bath and Spa you can also go to the Black River Safari. They are home to the historic area’s where you can learn about the history of Jamaica.
All of these cruise lines service Jamaica
Jamaica is truly a destination for everyone. There are so many areas to explore and so many things to do you have to keep going back to explore!
I want to thank Racquel for taking the time to meet with us and to show us her lovely country!
I am here to help you plan your vacation to Jamaica, even if you only have one day on your cruise stop, or you have an entire week I am here to make it a success!
Here is my contact info for you to reach out to me to plan your next trip to Jamaica.
Or you can email me at Kathleen@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com or leave a message here in the comments section and I will respond ASAP
I hope you enjoyed this week’s show, See you next week!
