Jamaica: reggae-style holiday

The name "Jamaica" in the Aboriginal language means "land of streams", but travelers often call this island in another way - "branch of paradise on Earth". And this is not surprising, because you can relax on this sunny island all year round - in winter and summer it is consistently hot here (on average + 28 ° C), and the Caribbean Sea pleases with warm water. Autumn can be tropical hurricanes, but any weather here is comfortably carried by the northeast winds and evening breezes, which bring a pleasant freshness to the island.

 

In addition, Jamaica is also exotic nature, magnificent beaches and a wide range of entertainment – from lazy beach holidays to extreme sports and vibrant nightlife in bars and restaurants, where vacationers have fun to local music.

 

Every year, more and more of our compatriots choose to rest on this sunny island, because Russian citizens do not need a visa to enter Jamaica if the holiday lasts no more than 30 days. Most vacationers are wealthy tourists traveling in pairs or companies. Families with children can be found here less often because of the long and difficult flight - up to 16 or more hours with possible transfers.

 

 

Travel companies offer a variety of trips to Jamaica. It should be noted that a cheap holiday on the island can not be called: a tour in the “high season” (from July to August) can cost from 200,000 rubles, and an all-inclusive rest system - more than 300,000 rubles. In May, June and September tours are cheaper, they can be bought from 150 000 to 250 000 rubles depending on the number of days of rest.

 

In addition, you need to remember that easy-to-lift travelers always have a chance to buy a "burning tour" - in this case, the cost of the tour will be an average of 150 thousand rubles.

 

Many tourists prefer an independent holiday in Jamaica. Here you need to take into account the fact that in this case the largest financial costs will require air travel: on average, its cost is 40-50 thousand rubles depending on the season. When searching for tickets, you can use the search engines Skyscanner and Aviasales - so you can find the most optimal flight options.

 

Another major expense may be hotel accommodation. For example, an overnight stay in a hostel will cost an average of $ 15, a standard double room in a budget hotel - from about $ 40-45. For lovers of comfort room in the hotel - from $ 75 to $ 300 per night, depending on its star. Hotels can be searched on popular booking systems - so you can find the most profitable option. It is also better to book accommodation in advance - in the "high season" the chance to find inexpensive rooms in good hotels is noticeably reduced.

 

In Jamaica, the choice of hotels is extensive - there are small cozy hotels, modern hotel complexes, and comfortable private villas. Most hotels operate on an all-inclusive system, and are often designed for a certain category of guests: there are hotels focused only on couples with children or newlyweds, there are hotels for single tourists, or for outdoor enthusiasts. You can also rent a whole villa or only one room - then the rest will be much cheaper, but the living conditions will not become less comfortable.

 

Resorts in Jamaica are very different, and even the most sophisticated traveler will find on the island a holiday that will appeal to him. Fans of soaking up on the beach are attracted by the amazing snow-white northern coasts and exotic black sand in the south. The most visited resorts are located on the northern shore, protected from cold currents by coral reefs. Popular resorts are Ocho Rios, Negril, Port Antonio, Montego Bay.

 

One of the cleanest resorts in the world, almost 11 kilometers of luxurious snow-white beach, azure sea, an abundance of coves and bays, amazing coral reefs. All this makes Negril the best place for diving. Tourists can order both a separate dive and a whole dive safari.

Another attraction of Negril is the Mineral Springs and Mayfield Falls. These are unique natural creatures with the purest water. It will appeal to those who like to spend time in the fresh air.

 

Nature lovers can visit the Royal Palm Reserve – a huge natural area where many rare animals and birds live. It is good to have picnics, fish or meditate, enjoying unity with nature.

 

A modern resort on the shore of Discovery Bay. In the resort area there are small old towns and fishing villages, beaches and coves.

 

Its main highlight is the picturesque nature. Around - dense mangrove forests, beautiful beaches, amazing waterfalls and mysterious caves. There is also a large selection of bars, restaurants and cafes, where any spoiled gourmet can indulge in exotic dishes of Jamaican cuisine. For lovers of nightlife at the resort there is a huge selection of bars and night discos.

 

The most popular resort in Jamaica. The main thing that attracts tourists here is luxury hotels and many kilometers of sandy beaches. In the center of the resort there are various entertainment venues. Montego Bay boasts beautiful golf courses. In addition, there is everything for lovers of extreme entertainment. Tourists who prefer active recreation can raft along the rivers Martha Brae, Black River or go on a walk in the Blue Mountains.

 

A quiet place in Jamaica in the depths of mangrove forests inhabited by exotic inhabitants. In the vicinity of the resort there are unique waterfalls flowing into the sea, and the coast is protected as a marine reserve.

 

Jamaica is a musical island. Music in the style of reggae thunders around the clock literally from everywhere. But in addition to beach holidays and night entertainment, there are many more interesting things here. In any case, whatever kind of holiday you choose, its fantastic nature, bright sun and friendly residents will leave a mark on your heart for a long time.

 

Text by Ksenia Samorokova

Photo: elitatravel, letolove, airlife, rozamira, planetofhotels, turist-v-amerike, turtella

 

Prices are indicated at the time of writing the article - January 2018.