Made famous as the home of internationally-known musician Bob Marley, Jamaica exudes the very essence of a lazy, tropical paradise. The very name is synonymous with the Caribbean reggae beat, and holiday-makers stream in from all over the world to sample its one-of-a-kind cuisine, music and culture. The island nation is awash in white sandy beaches and idyllic nature, with jungles, forests, waterfalls and wildlife.

Jamaica’s people are known for their hospitality and kindness, usually fun-loving and eager to please guests. Jamaica’s coasts are a mixture of stunning beaches, quaint fishing villages, world-class resorts, and some of the best wave action for surfing in the Caribbean region. The two major resort centres are Montego Bay and Negril, offering lively holiday with plenty of dining and entertainment options by night, lots of water sport choice by day. Throughout there is seemingly endless soundtrack driving reggae music.

From the stunning peaks of the Blue Mountains, framed by colonial-styled plantation houses, to the bustling and chaotic capital of Kingston, there is much to do and see in Jamaica. Accommodation of all type is available, with many of the world’s finest resort properties available for booking, though it is best to do so way in advance.

No doubt many travellers have visited and fallen under the spell of Jamaica, entranced by its wonderful charms. It would seem that the very name of the country evokes a seductive quality, as just repeating it over and over seems to transport one back to the land of swaying palm trees, the smells of barbecued-jerked meats, and the chugging beat of reggae music.