Jamaica!Elena MroczkowskiJune 4th, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTSClimate of JamaicaHow to get to JamaicaHotels in JamaicaMain attractions in JamaicaFood and dining in JamaicaWhat to pack when in Jamaica

CLIMATE OF JAMAICA Jamaica enjoys a tropical climate with hot

weather all year round, although it is somewhat cooler in the central highlands. Wet weather is likely in the form of quick, intense showers between May and November. The wettest months on the island when rain is steadier are September and October. Jamaica is in the hurricane belt and under threat from these tropical storms between June and November each year, although most tend to miss the island.

HOW TO GET TO JAMAICA ♦Jamaica is an Island. The only way

to get here is by air or by sea. Air

◦Air Jamaica American Airlines Caribbean Airlines Delta Airlines

Cruise:◦Costa Cruise Lines Carnival Cruises◦Celebrity Cruises Holland America Lines◦ Norwegian Cruise Lines Royal◦Caribbean International

HOTELS IN JAMAICA ♣Sunset Jamaica Grande   Ranks #1 in WhereToStay's traveler index Ocho Rios Area, Jamaica Hotel

Daily Rate: $222 - $318 Traveler Rating4.11 out of 5.0Read Reviews Description Add to Favorites Add a Review Sunset Jamaica Grande All Inclusive is a 3.5 star family resort in Ocho Rios features 720 rooms and suites with a 1,300-foot beach, occupying 17 acres of a peninsula on the eastern side more-->

Rose Hall Resort & Spa, A Hilton Resort   Ranks #2 in WhereToStay's traveler index Montego Bay Area, Jamaica Hotel

Daily Rate: $99 - $225 Traveler Rating3.91 out of 5.0Read Reviews Description Add to Favorites Add a Review Nestled between the scenic Jamaican mountains and turquoise Caribbean waters, Rose Hall Resort & Spa truly inhabits a more exclusive ocean-front location than other Montego Bay Jamaica more-->

Nirvana on the Beach   Ranks #3 in WhereToStay's traveler index Negril Area, Jamaica Hotel

Daily Rate: $126 - $325 Traveler Rating4.49 out of 5.0Read Reviews Description Add to Favorites Add a Review NIRVANA features American style comforts and true Jamaican hospitality, you can rent one unit, several units or the whole property for family reunions or weddings. All our guests enjoy more-->

Club Ambiance   Ranks #4 in WhereToStay's traveler index North Coast Area, Jamaica Hotel

Daily Rate: $170 - $270 Traveler Rating4.14 out of 5.0Read Reviews Description Add to Favorites Add a Review Club Ambiance was built in 1975 and renovated in 2005. It is a 60 minute

MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN JAMAICA Kingston and the South-Kingston is Jamaica’s capital city

and cultural center. With the largest natural harbor in the Caribbean (and seventh-largest in the world), Kingston is also an industrial center where Georgian architecture mixes with modern office blocks while, on the outskirts, spreading suburbs house the hundreds of thousands who increasingly work in the city.

Spanish Town-A short drive to the west of Kingston, Spanish Town is the former capital of Jamaica. The Spanish Town Square is said to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the Western hemisphere. The Spanish Cathedral of St Jago de la Vega is the oldest in the West Indies.Montego Bay and the WestMontego Bay-Montego Bay (or Mo’Bay, as it is more colloquially called) is the capital of Jamaican tourism and market town for a large part of western Jamaica. Dating back to 1492, Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second-largest city and one of the most modern in the Caribbean.

FOOD AND DINING IN JAMAICA Although some Jamaican food is hot and fiery, a surprising

number of dishes use subtle spicing and are free of chilli peppers. Local dishes include meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables and range from spicy and pickled to plain and deep fried. Restaurants are generally good quality, especially around Montego Bay.

Things to know: Bars can open and close when they choose. They are no licensing hours, alcohol can be bought all day and most have table and/or counter service.National drinks:• Jamaican rum is delicious and potent, especially Appleton at 40%. • Coffee from Jamaica’s Blue Mountains is among the finest on the planet.• Ting is a zesty carbonated soft drink made from Jamaican grapefruit.• Red Stripe beer is sweet, nutty and smooth.• Rum cocktails blend lime juice and sugar with dark rum.

WHAT TO PACK WHEN IN JAMAICA

There are many items, such as medications, personal products, travel documents and ID, that are basics that you would pack for any trip. For a trip to Jamaica, however, there are some additional things to keep in mind as you prepare to travel to this tropical and attractive destination.

Water Shoes-Visitors to Jamaica are often surprised at how unfriendly an environment the water proves. While the white sand beaches are beautiful and easily moved on, the land beneath the ocean is much less friendly, with sharp stones and coral.

A Light Jacket-The temperature in Jamaica is consistent enough that you will not typically need to pack anything warmer than a long-sleeved shirt. Being in the tropics, however, occasional rainfalls, squalls and storms are to be expected, no matter what the season.

A Hat-Many visitors to Jamaica underestimate the collective power of the constant sun. Sun block is commonly available and is advised for all travelers, but to really give your skin a break, bring a hat.

Clothing-Simple clothing, including shorts and T-shirts, have inflated prices in Jamaica, so it is best to come fully prepared. Your basic essentials are a swimsuit, lightweight hiking shorts and light cotton shirts. For dressier occasions or cooler evenings, however, it is also recommended that men bring one pair of light, comfortable slacks and a button-down shirt. Women should pack one dress for dressing up, as well as some pants for cooler evenings. Jeans, due to their weight and thickness, are not recommended for

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Hope you have a great time!!!!!!