Explore this living canvas of color and sound with spicy jerk chicken, reggae tunes and over-the-top beaches backed by lush jungle. From the land that gave us Bob Marley and the fastest man on earth, we present to you the destination for your next beach vacation: Jamaica.
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Jamaica Beaches: Places to Stay and Things To Do
Known by Columbus as “the fairest isle that eyes ever beheld” Jamaica has genial locals and enviable weather year-round, with November through mid-December temperatures ideal for a beach vacation. Travel here requires a departure tax, and it’s worth it. Fly in via one of the three international airports and take in the sight of tropical fruits and tangy Caribbean meals at beachside cabanas and roadshacks—with a Bob Marley tune floating through the air, no less. If you decide to rent a car, factor in that they drive on the left side of the road. Many people only know Jamaica for the reggae king himself, but this Caribbean jewel offers much more, including bustling downtowns in Kingston and Montego Bay. Some of the world’s finest coffee comes from the Blue Mountains—which are a popular cycling destination—waterfalls like YS and Dunn’s River are accessible from every major town and forget ziplining, Jamaica has a bobsled through the jungle.