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Jamaica Vacations, Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Vacations, Jamaica Cruises and Luxury Travel Packages Guide
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Spanning over 4,000 square miles, Jamaica, the Caribbean's third largest island has a little bit of everything: rivers, mountains, plains, forests, caves and, of course, a beautiful coastline. Jamaica is an island that appeals to travelers who enjoy its pulsating reggae music, rich history and bountiful attractions that highlight its lush, tropical beauty. Perhaps more than any other Caribbean island except St. Lucia, Jamaica is incredibly lush and fertile. The soil brings forth a year-round bounty of fruits and vegetables. Sugar remains a major product. A Jamaica vacation offers several distinct destinations that lie just a few hours' drive apart on roads that twist and wind beside a jagged coast. On the eastern end, through the Blue Mountains, peaks top 7,500 feet above sea level. Big city types can head to the cultural and political capital city of Kingston, while those looking for country simplicity might look to Mandeville, tucked high in the hills and boasting the feel of a small English village. Hedonistic sun-worshippers have plenty of choices, from Negril on the western end to Montego Bay, Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios on the north coast. Quiet Port Antonio is perfect for those in search of a secluded getaway.
Jamaica's offshore reef tracts provide a bounty of dive and snorkeling sites. Many are a short swim from the beach. Wall dives predominate as Jamaica's north stretch of reef edges the Great Cayman Trench. A ledge of shallow reefs stretches around the island's perimeter. Depths range from extreme shallows to awesome depths.
Almost everything imaginable grows in Jamaica's sensuous environment. Marine scientists have identified more than 50 species of sponges on the surrounding the Jamaica reefs. In the heyday of the British Empire, flowering and fruit trees were brought from Asia, the Pacific and Africa, evergreens from Canada, roses and nasturtiums from England. The breadfruit was sent from Tahiti, first by Captain Bligh on the Bounty. In return, Jamaica's native pineapple was sent to Hawaii and its mahogany to Central America. There are varieties of orchids, bromeliads and ferns in Jamaica that are native nowhere else and fruits like the Bombay mango that flourish only here.
Jamaica also boasts a broad variety of birds, both native and migratory, from the tiny bee hummingbird and its cousin the "doctor bird' (whose longer-tailed profile is the logo of Air Jamaica) to the mysterious solitaire with its mournful cry. Divers visiting the north coast will meet the kling-kling-a shiny black Antillian grackle who shares breakfast toast. A hike through the highest mountains may be rewarded by a sight of papillio homerus, one of the world's largest butterflies, also a native.
The best months to dive on a Jamaica vacation are Dec through May, the dry season. June through Nov brings the chance of a hurricane, though July and Aug are often dry.
Jamaica Vacation Scuba Diving
Offshore diving is most popular along the north and west coasts of the island, particularly in Negril on the leeward western tip, which is sheltered from high winds and waves.
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