| Jamaica is famous for sun-kissed beaches and the natural, soothing beauty of our countryside. We love to see our visitors going on tours, checking out our great houses filled as they are with stories of a different time or visiting our world-famous rum factory and browsing through our museums.
Jamaica has many other sides and we want you to discover more about us and, what makes us the unique people we are.
Our island's abundance of rivers, streams and waterfalls, plus the verdant forests and woodlands, caused the Arawak Indians, the first inhabitants of the island, to give their sanctuary the name "Xayamaca" which means "Land of Wood and Water".
Once you've experienced the special treatment found at Jamaica's small hotels, inns, guesthouses and villas you wouldn't trade it for the world. Each has its own distinctive character.
With more championship courses to swing away at than in any other Caribbean destination, golfers will find layouts challenging enough tomake even Tiger Woods pause for thought. Courses not onlyprovide a true test of your skill, but are picturesque as well.
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Today, getting from here to there is easy and can be fun. Renting an air-conditioned vehicle, a preferred means of mobility gives you freedom to map your own route.
Many of our rivers find their sources in the hills, and create waterfalls and pools as they make their way to the sea. Some have been developed into well-known attractions, but tucked away, off the beaten tracks are some of the most splendid the island has to offer.
Glide down the peaceful Rio Grande or Marthae Brae Rivers on a Bamboo Raft.
Stretch your legs and visit picturesque roadside stands throughout the island. Locals greet you with smiling faces, selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to cool drinks.
Jamaica's underwater world is rimmed with coral reefs, etched with canyons and grottos, and sheered with vertical walls. Marine life is a kaleidoscope of living color. From coast to coast, the dive sites are only a few minutes from shore.
It is probable that almost everywhere you go in Jamaica, you will hear music.
It is the heart-beat of our lives, a means of worship, entertainment and of social commentary. You may know of reggae, but now that you are here you have the opportunity to experience first hand our music which is best illustrated by Jamaica,s first Reggae superstar, Bob Marley.
Jamaica has an enviable reputation for the outstanding quality of its in-bond, or duty-free, merchandise. Craft Markets are common place in Jamaica's resort areas as well as in Kingston. Here vendors occupy colorful stalls selling items made of indigenous materials like lignum vitae wood, jippi jappi straw hat, calico and bamboo.
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