Jamaica Pearl of the Caribbean

(Mon Jul 12th, 2010, by Celsey)

The island of Jamaica is located in the northern part of the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba. Half of the territory of Jamaica is mountainous, the highest of the tops - Blue Peak reaches 2.220 m. In Jamaica, more than 120 rivers, numerous waterfalls of unprecedented beauty, mineral springs. Here fertile soils and spectacular landscapes, exquisite coastline with sandy beaches, coves, bays and coastal reefs. Jamaica has long been known as one of the most original Caribbean spa.

Resorts located in different parts of the Jamaica island, and each has its own peculiarities. The rocky northern coast of Jamaica contrasts with the narrow beach strip in the center, which is rightly called the Jamaican Riviera. Most of the island's hilly limestone plateau to the east framed by the Blue Mountains up to 2,256 m along the western and southern coast stretches a broad plain. Because of the high seismic activity of the island are frequent earthquakes, which, however, is not too dangerous, and even attractive to thrill-seekers.

Negril
Negril is famous for its wide white sandy beaches and picturesque nature. This large and lively hotel complexes coexist with small and cozy hotel. Day visitors can do all sorts of water sports or take a walk to the nearest waterfalls, and in the evening to go to a small trip on a catamaran to enjoy the lovely colors of the sunset.

This attractive seven-league luxury beach Calico Jack Bloody Bay Bay, 18 luxury reefs and islands in the Bay of Booby's Bay, a mysterious waterfall Yass, caves, Joseph, Anansi Park, River Park Rouring, picturesque fishing villages and picturesque town of Appleton, with its distilleries that produce the famous Jamaican rum.

This is one of the most environmentally friendly resorts in the world - there are not any industrial enterprises, buildings here should not be above the treetops, and the locals are making enough efforts to protect the environment. South of Negril along the coast you can visit the desert, but amazingly beautiful Alligator Pound.

Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios - a resort area in the north of Jamaica, immersed in tropical gardens, its coast - the series of bays and beaches. Tourists can visit an art gallery, play golf, ride horses and admire the most famous Jamaican waterfall - Dunns River. In Ocho Rios large selection of evening entertainment: You can dine in one of the many small and elegant restaurants on the beach or spend the night in a disco.

However, the main thing in Jamaica not only comfort and excellent service, but is itself unique, relaxed atmosphere, which is characteristic only for the Caribbean islands. What you have time to see and feel here will always return to you, is just to listen to languid, rhythmic songs of Bob Marley or just the sounds of reggae.