Destination Jamaica

Jamaica is known the world over for her beauty- beautiful history, beautiful beaches and most of all her beautiful people. Here are 5 extraordinary facts about Destination Jamaica:

1. In 2015, The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) reported that Jamaica broke the 2 million mark in stop over arrivals alone. And the following year, Destination Jamaica was listed on the TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award as #3 on the ‘World’s Best Island’ list. This was based on data collected over a 12 months’ period from destinations worldwide. TripAdvisor is the largest travel website in the world and its branded sites makes up the largest travel community in the world. TripAdvisor allows travelers to provide feedback and advice as well as booking facilities and planning features. TripAdvisor functions as the ultimate ‘go to’ site for all travelers, therefore receiving top ratings from them tells a lot about worldwide destinations. According to an article on the Jamaica Information Service website, TripAdvisor, has also, rated Destination Jamaica as the #1 Caribbean tourist destination. The article quoted the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, explaining that top rating is attributed this to the improvement in the island’s tourism product and “the high class, white glove service that employees in the industry give to every visitor”.
2. The best part of visiting Jamaica is interacting with the people- Jamaicans are known for their vibes (energy) and their easy-going day to day life. Jamaicans pride themselves as the best hosts and once you get to interact with the people then your visit will be a most memorable! It is easy for visitors not to want to leave Jamaica as result of the alluring charm of the people-they genuinely want to you to have a great time while on the island. Easily, you can be immersed into the culture- night life is eccentric & entertaining; the language is always a pleaser- as a traveler, you cannot leave Jamaica without knowing how to say “YAH MAN!” Jamaica is all about ONE LOVE! Jamaica is Bob Marley &The Wailers, Usain Bolt, Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), Albert Huie, Jimmy Cliff, Marcus Garvey, Harry Belafonte, Chronixx and still a melting pot of undiscovered talents and eclectic culture! Visit Jamaica and you’ll see why it’s- JAMAICA NO PROBLEM!
3. There is no visiting Jamaica without exploring her myriad of pristine beaches! Jamaica’s beaches are world renown and visiting this island means that you most likely would wet your feet in her curative waters. One of Jamaica’s best known beaches is Doctor’s Cave Beach which is located along Gloucester Avenue (more popularly known as ‘The Hip Strip’) in Montego Bay. It got its name from its owner. It was owned and by its owner, Dr. McCatty and his friends, who were mainly from the medical profession and, at that time they entered the tiny beach through a cave which no longer exists as it was destroyed in 1932 by hurricane. It became more popular after a boosting article by a famous English Osteopathic doctor- Dr. Herbert Barker. He claimed that the water has very curative elements. The article led to a direct increase in visitors (rich & famous) to Doctor’s Cave. 7 Miles Beach in Negril is another of Jamaica’s most popular beaches. Without any structural interruptions, this is the longest stretch of beach on the island. It is perfectly bordered by luxury 5 star & boutique hotels and ample bed & breakfast lodgings for those who wish to stay there or you can always enjoy traveling to Negril just for the experience which will never disappoint you. Popular amongst spring breakers and vacationing couples/families alike, this 7 Miles stretch of beach is never overcrowded. Other famous beaches in Jamaica: Bluefield’s Beach- Westmoreland; Cornwall Beach- Montego Bay; Dunns River Falls- Ocho Rios.

   

4. There is no shortage of things to do and places to see when visiting Destination Jamaica. Here are a few: Rio Nuevo Village- ‘One of the best scuba-diving sites off Jamaica’s coast appears just offshore from Jamaica Beach, to the west of Rio Nuevo. The reef, called the Rio Nuevo Wall, is a 25-foot dive and supports barracudas, turtles, parrotfish and other tropical marine life in its mountainous coral formations.” (source: visitjamaica.com); Bob Marley’s home: located in Nine Miles St. Ann, includes a tour of the property, see Bob Marley’s mausoleum where he is buried with his half-brother Anthony Booker and his Mother Cedella Booker; Bob Marley Museum- located at 56 Hope Road Kingston Jamaica is the last home of the late Reggae Icon- a tour of the museum is a must when visiting Jamaica; Peter Tosh Museum located at The Pulse Centre, 38a Trafalgar Road, Kingston. There are annual music festivals: Rebel Salute (Richmond Estate, Priory St. Ann)-mid January; Reggae Sumfest (Catherine Entertainment Centre, Montego Bay St. James)- mid July, Peter Tosh B’day Celebration (Belmont, Westmoreland)- Mid October.
5. Destination Jamaica is ideal for your dream wedding and here’s why: many venues to choose from- beaches, villas, hotels, gardens etc.- Imagine exchanging vows while experience a magical sunset- Jamaica is absolutely picturesque! no blood test is required; the Jamaican law requires that the couple be in Jamaica at 24 hours before the wedding (speak with your wedding planner); two weeks before the wedding a marriage license must be applied for- you will need:a) notarized copies of couple’s birth certificates which must include father’s name b) notarized copies of couple’s official Id (Passport) c) notarized copies of divorce decrees or death certificate (if applicable)- good to submit at least 4 weeks before the couple’s arrival in Jamaica; the original marriage certificate takes a little while to process by The Registrar General (usually 6-8 weeks); your marriage in Jamaica is legal in the US, Canada and Europe (always check with your embassies). To streamline this process, it is best to hire a local wedding planner– just give your wedding planner enough time, ideally a few months, to organize everything and make your destination wedding a reality!

   

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