About Jamaica

December 1, 2010

Jamaica is a gorgeous Island located only ninety miles south of Cuba, and six hundred miles, south of Miami. It’s the largest English speaking island in the Caribbean with a rugged terrain of mountains, valleys and plains. On this Island, you’ll find all the natural resources that you need. There are cool rushing rivers, cascading waterfalls, high mountain tops and warm mineral springs all to be enjoyed under the brilliant Caribbean sunshine. The best mode of transportation to get around the Island is by bus or taxi; you could also rent a car.

Jamaica’s population is approximately 2.8 million people. Jamaicans and visitors alike love dancing to reggae. Reggae and dancehall music were originated in Jamaica and are very popular on the Island. The legendary “Bob Marley” has made reggae song, “One Love” an anthem throughout the world.

Visitors especially enjoy Jamaica’s succulent dishes such as ackee and saltfish (the national dish), jerk chicken and festival, rice and peas, escoveitch fish and bammy among other favourites. Sports is also very important to Jamaicans. They are fans of cricket, football and athletics. The country boasts some of the fastest track and field athletes in the world, Usain Bolt topping the list of champions.

Apart from its African heritage, the Island has a very strong Spanish and English influence, remnants of which still exist today. There are also countless activities for tourists ranging from those who love fast pace excitement to those who prefer a slower pace of relaxation.

Visit the Jamaica Tourist Board website to get all you need to know on vacationing in Jamaica, http://www.visitjamaica.com/ or call the offices at 1 (876) 929-9200, 1(876) 929-9210-6, 929-9218 – 9.