Jamaica :: The Caribbean Most Popular Travel Destination
Jamaica is an island in the West Indies, 90 mi (145 km) south of Cuba and 100 mi (161 km) west of Haiti. The island is made up of coastal lowlands, a limestone plateau, and the Blue Mountains, a group of volcanic hills, in the east. Most major towns and cities are located on the coast. Chief towns and cities include the capital Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, and Montego Bay.
Visit Jamaica Today
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, and the most populous English speaking island in that region. The island of Jamaica is home to the Blue Mountains inland, and is surrounded by a narrow coastal plain. Jamaica, a country of sun-drenched beaches, warm tropical breezes and rich cultural heritage.
Jamaica is famous for its beautiful golden sandy beaches, warm torques ocean, hot sunny weather year round, fantastic holiday resorts, lush tropical rain forest and its friendly warm loving people. If you are looking for a place to spend your next vacations, Jamaica may be the place you are looking for to relax in a peaceful tranquil environment. Once you visit the island of Jamaica, you will want to return time and time again.
Geejam Hotel: Port Antonio
Located on six acres of lush San San Estate, the property extends from the foothills of the John Crow and Blue Mountain chains to the Caribbean waterfront, thereby connecting a palette of greens to vibrant hues of blue and turquoise. Within immediate proximity is Frenchman's Cove and the equally enchanting Blue Lagoon, Geejam sits tall amongst several other stunning beaches.
A ten-minute drive west will find you in the historic town of Port Antonio, the capital town of the parish of Portland, located on the northeast coast of Jamaica and shrouded by the Blue Mountains. Home to the Errol Flynn marina, it boasts a thriving hub of local culture, with a varied nightlife, including Ska bars, Reggae sound-systems and nightclubs.
Reggae The Heart Beat of Jamaica
Jamaica is the home of reggae music, which is now one of the most popular music influences throughout the world. One of the most popular son of Jamaica is Bob Marley (formally The Wailers, Bob Marley and The Wailers), the King of Reggae. His music has influence and touches the lives of many people, with song like Stir It Up, No Woman No Cry, I Shot the Sheriff, Exodus and Jamming.
Dancehall reggae is taking over Jamaica and spreading around the world like wild fire. The dancehall scene is now dominated by artists such as Bennie Man, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Ninja Man, Jah Cure, Assassin and Richie Spice.
Watersports in Jamaica
The sheltered waters around the north coastline of Jamaica offer the best conditions for enjoying a variety of water sports activities. Jamaica boasts several Marine Parks which are located just off the beach of the major holiday resorts. The tropical coral reefs have an abundant of colourful fish and vibrant color corals. Jamaica has some of the finest beaches sheltered by beautiful coral reefs. Vacationers will find the calm waters very inviting and very safe for you to enjoy some water sports that Jamaica has to offer.
You can enjoy a variety of water sport such as bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, Dunns river falls cruise, glass bottom boat ride, jet skiing, para sail, scuba diving and snorkelling.