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Best known for Bob Marley and dreadlocks, Jamaica is much more than just reggae and rastas.

Lush mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, sophisticated golf resorts and stunning sand strands mean that there is a vacation for every taste and style.

Approximately the size of Connecticut, Jamaica is blessed with natural amenities. Its mountains reach more than 7,000 feet and its soil will grow almost anything.

Although Kingston is the capital and the largest city, it doesn't attract the same volume of visitors that Montego Bay, Ocho Rios or Negril do. Ocho Rios is also now a bustling cruise port. Recently, more visitors are learning what the real Jamaica is all about as they leave their resorts and explore the diversity of Jamaica's people, landscape and culture.

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Where to Stay in Jamaica
 

Hilton Kingston Jamaica
Strategically located in the midst of Kingston's financial district, this hotel features 303 recently remodeled guest rooms and suites. Other business facilities include the Executive Lounge with an exclusive registratio... More


Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
Better and more beautiful than ever! The Holiday Inn SunSpree® Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has been renovated with a modern look and feel. The remodeled open-air lobby is gorgeous and inviting with its sleek water... More


Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club
Searching for the ultimate family vacation? Look no further than Beaches Boscobel. A vast selection of features and activities for kids has youthful spirits soaring. And while the kids are at play, so are you! From... More


Beaches Negril Resort & Spa
Picture twenty acres of some of the most luxuriant and fragrant tropical gardens imaginable. Then set this Eden on the widest stretch of one of the most celebrated beaches in the world, Negril’s famed 7-mile expanse. And... More


Beaches Sandy Bay
Negril is known as the exotic, laid-back part of Jamaica. This friendly hideaway epitomizes Negril's carefree, fun-loving spirit. On the peaceful side of its famous seven-mile beach lies a tranquil retreat where gentle... More


Sandals Whitehouse European Village/Spa
On the uncharted South Coast of Jamaica, Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa is set within a 500-acre nature reserve. This is the unspoiled Jamaica of days gone by, with Great Houses, tiny fishing villages... More


Moon Dance Villas
Beautifully situated on Negril's spectacular 7-Mile Beach at Moon Dance Villas is the finest villa accommodations in Jamaica. With six luxurious villas, ranging from one to five bedrooms, Moon Dance Villas is the... More


Moon Dance Cliffs
Situated on the dramatic cliffs of Negril, Jamaica Moon Dance Cliffs is a luxury all-inclusive resort and spa. Room choices include standard, deluxe, one- or two-bedroom suites, and Villas. All rooms are air-conditioned... More


Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Hotel Riu Tropical Bay is an all inclusive oceanfront resort located in Negril Jamaica, 4.7 miles from Negril West End, and 48 miles from Montego Intl. Airport. The hotel is a 2 story Victorian style building with 416... More


Couples Sans Souci
Tropical elegance awaits you at the luxurious Couples Sans Souci. Sans Souci emerges majestically from the cliffs of Jamaica's emerald mountains, with stone pathways tumbling past tropical greenery to a breathtaking... More


Sandals Dunn's River Villaggio Rst & Spa
Imagine an Old World Tuscan Village beside the sea, and you'll have an idea of what Sandals Dunn's River is all about. A "bellisimo" Italian-style piazza is the stage for the relaxed enjoyment of specialty coffees,... More


Sandals Inn
Charming and intimate, Sandals Inn has the authentic spirit of a Jamaican "bed & breakfast." With just 52 rooms, it is a seaside oasis filled with lush gardens so beautiful, the resort has been named Small Green Hotel of... More


Sandals Montego Bay
The original Sandals, this resort is set on Jamaic's longest private white-sand beach. Born as the glamorous Bay Roc Hotel, it was designed by Edward Durrell Stone, one of America's most famous architects and creator of... More


Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa
One of the most beloved of all Sandals resorts, Sandals Negril is set on what is indisputably the longest and best stretch of Negril's famous Seven-Mile Beach. Combining a laissez-faire attitude with barefoot elegance,... More


Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Bch & Villa Rst
Newly transformed, this resort offers two resort experiences in one, spanning the lush foothills of the St. Ann Mountains on the Manor side, down to Jamaica's most sought-after stretch of coastline on the Caribbean... More


Sandals Royal Caribbean Rst & Pvt Island
Just outside Montego Bay, this resort recalls an age of unimaginable romance with its genteel Georgian style, peacocks parading manicured grounds, and formal British traditions such as high tea. Just minutes away by... More


Rose Hall Resort & Spa, A Hilton Resort
The Wyndham Rose Hall Resort & Country Club is a golf- and beach-lover's paradise. The resort was a legendary sugar plantation during the 18th century. Today, with our scenic golf course, spectacular water complex and... More


Beach House Villas & Hotel
Negril Jamaica has much to offer anyone who is seeking first class hotels and accomodations. Beach House Villas is your ideal luxury location. On Jamaica's western tip lies a beautiful and magical place. NEGRIL --... More


Half Moon
A stunning location combining old-world charm with modern touches, Half Moon is the premier Caribbean resort. Attracting discerning travelers for over 50 years, Half Moon includes over 400 acres, beautiful beaches and... More


Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa
The Grand Lido Negril Resorts & Spas name has been synonymous with the very best of the Caribbean. Ultra-luxurious accommodations. Attentive, round-the-clock service including 24-hour full menu room service. Enjoy... More


Clubhotel Riu Ocho Rios
Opened in October 2005, Riu Ocho Rios in Jamaica a fascinating place you have always dreamed of. This brand new property is located on a breathtaking beach and surrounded by Ocho Rios famous rainforests and spectacular... More



Grand Pineapple Beach Negril
Where romance is always in bloom... Magnificent sunsets, balmy breezes, secluded 3/4-mile white-sand beach and exceptional service set the stage at Grand Pineapple Beach where romance is always in bloom. Walk hand-in-han... More


Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica
Located on a splendid private beach, this Victorian-style complex combines the most select fun and relaxation and is 45 minutes from Montego Bay airport. 700 Junior Suites with sea views, equipped with every service and... More


Breezes Montego Bay
Blue sky. White sand. Clear water. The sweet scent of tropical flowers wafting in the breeze. Everything is Irie. If you are unfamiliar with the word, just ask anyone at Breezes and they will be happy to explain. The... More


Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club
Tucked away on the finest expanse of beach on Jamaica's famed North Coast, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club remains one of the world's truly great escapes. Encompassing more than twenty lush, green acres forty-two... More


Couples Negril
At Couples Negril, style surrounds and infuses everything. Defined by imaginative, artistic features and possessing a beautiful balance of elegant and eclectic, Couples Negril is 18 acres of luxury, personality and... More


Couples Tower Isle
Drenched in history and awash in Old World romanticism, Couples Ocho Rios is like nothing else you'll ever encounter. At Jamaica's original all-inclusive, couples-only resort, scenes of natural beauty intermingle with... More


Couples Swept Away
With acres of white sand beaches, a bounty of tropical gardens and an atmosphere drenched in romance and escape, Couples Swept Away redefines your idea of paradise. Couples' most private, peaceful resort offers... More


Breezes Rio Bueno
The charm of the old Caribbean meets the luxury of Grand Lido Resorts & Spas. At Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa, we've created Jamaica's first and only Super-Inclusive village, complete with gingerbread architecture and... More



Jamaica Information, Services & Villas

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Quick Facts
Tourism Site: www.visitjamaica.com
Capital: Kingston
Language: English and patois
Currency: Jamaican Dollar
Population: 2.7 million
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