How to Visit Jamaica

Transcript What would a visit to Jamaica be without time spent on the beach? Though there are so many beautiful beaches to choose from, Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay has been a favorite for generations. In the 1920s, rumor got out that the water at this beach had healing powers, which attracted people from …

Transcript Jamaica is a popular destination for relaxation, but it also has a fascinating and engaging history. Rose Hall, one of the island’s most famous properties and it’s a beautiful (and fun) place to learn about the colonial aspect of Jamaica’s history. Built in 1770, the Rose Hall Great House has long been considered one …

Transcript When you’ve had enough of lounging around on the beach in Jamaica, it’s time to explore the Blue Mountains. The summit of Blue Mountain Peak, the highest mountain in the range, can be reached in just a few hours. To beat the mists that shroud the mountaintops and hide the views — you’ll have …

Transcript Jamaica’s restaurants are among the finest in the Caribbean. For seasonal, traditional Jamaican cuisine with an international twist, you can’t do better than one of acclaimed chef Norma Shirley’s restaurants, like Norma’s on the Terrace. Located inside the historic Devon House, a meal at Norma’s on the Terrace combines fine dining with relaxation and …

Transcript If you’re not planning to spend all your time on the grounds of a resort during your stay in Jamaica, you’ll need a way to get around. Fortunately, you have a few options. Buses connect most of the towns in Jamaica and are very inexpensive, but they also tend to be crowded and don’t …

Transcript It’s hard to find a truly bad time to go to Jamaica. One of the island’s biggest attractions is the beautiful beach weather that lasts year round. On the coast, which is where you’ll probably want to spend most of your time, the temperature generally stays between 70 and 90 degrees all year long. …

Transcript There’s a lot more to Jamaica than it’s notable beaches. Where better to get acquainted with the island’s culture than at one of Jamaica’s many museums? Jamaica is known for its rum production, so touring the Appleton Estate distillery is a fun way to get a taste of Jamaican history….and some delicious rum! At …

Transcript Jamaica is the perfect place to relax, and there are a lot of ways to do it. If you only do one thing in Jamaica, spend some time on a beach–there are plenty to choose from. Doctor’s Cave Beach is famous for its white sand and clear, calm water. When you’re tired of the …

Transcript Jamaica is small enough that you can visit a lot of it in a pretty short amount of time, and there’s enough variety in its cities to make traveling worth it. Kingston, Jamaica’s capital and largest city, is the island’s most bustling, urban area. Check out the museums, clubs, and bars. And if the …