June 19, 2015 Jamaica Tourist Board 0

Take a Cool Break in Jamaica this Scorching Summer!

Escape to the Land of Nature

Jamaica welcomes backpackers from all over the world who come to enjoy the bliss and beat the heat. The weather in Jamaica is friendly for vacationers around the year. The country is home to breathtaking beaches, stunning resorts and scintillating waters. Jamaica offers a bevy of activities for all age groups who want to have a lovely summer vacation.

Beaches: Jamaica is famously known for its azure waters of the Caribbean. From long sandy stretches to crystal clear water, secluded coves and pristine white sand, Jamaica’s beaches are the ideal beginning to any vacation. The island country holds many waterfront treasures waiting to be discovered by beach lovers. Jamaica has a number of beach gems like Doctor’s Cave Beach, Seven Mile Beach, Reggae Beach, and Silver Sands Beach, for an exciting summer day. Jamaican beaches offer a number of exciting water activities like scuba diving and snorkeling. It is only on Jamaican shores that you will find true Jamaican specialities like live reggae music, delicious jerk cuisines and some of the exceptional beach bars.

Waterfalls: Jamaica is blessed with crystal clear waters, including a number of cascading waterfalls where visitors can actually climb up the flow. The most famous is Dunn’s River Falls which attracts a huge number of tourists and is one of a kind in the Caribbean. The island is also home to some exotic waterfalls like Reach Falls, Somerset Falls, YS Falls and Mayfield Falls which are surrounded by lush greenery and refreshing waters.

Gastronomy: The country is a delight when it comes to serving food to its visitors. From fusion food to haute cuisine, regional favourites and some very special unique dishes, Jamaican gastronomy is influenced by various cultures. Jamaica is famous for its jerk, ackee, salt fish and various other exotic chows. For resisting the summer heat, Jamaican drinks are a reason compelling enough to visit the island.

Adventure: Jamaica offers adventure tours and attractions to suit every traveller’s interest. Ride through the hills on an ATV, speed over a waterfall on a zipline or go for a swim on horseback. One of the leading providers of adventurous tours of Jamaica, Chukka Caribbean Adventures are must do activities of Jamaica.

Imagine yourself on a beach, relaxing while hearing the rhythmic sound of waves with a drink in your hand, spending a leisurely beautiful sunny day! Jamaica offers the best climate to enjoy your vacation making it an ideal summer hoilday destination.

About Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2013. Also in 2013, Jamaica earned the WTA’s vote for the World’s Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination for the seventh consecutive year. Additionally, the Historic Falmouth Cruise Port was recognized as the World’s Leading Tourism Development Project while Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Portand Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean’s Leading Airport. In Canada, Jamaica was voted the Favourite Honeymoon Destination by Travel Agents.