The Caribbean island that started it all.
The Caribbean island that started it all. An inspiration to Noel Coward, Bob Marley, Ian Fleming, and the place Ralph Lauren calls 'home' at weekends, Jamaica exudes tropical charm. A lush, natural paradise, most of its beaches will simply take your breath away, its mountains are perfect for early morning hikes and one of its many impressive waterfalls is world-famous. It is the ideal choice if you like your hotels a little bit colonial, a whole lot stylish or even with a hint of bohemian chic. A country rather than an island, Jamaica lends itself to multi-centre holidays and offers a wealth of sightseeing opportunities. Overlooking Ocho Rios, the Shaw Park Gardens are a botanical haven, whilst the Dunns River Falls cascading six hundred feet to the beach are an unmissable natural wonder. The shady, tiered rock pools at picturesque YS Falls offer the chance for a refreshing dip, bamboo rafts cruise leisurely along the gentle Martha Brae river and the Blue Mountains produce not only beautiful scenery but also some of the worlds best coffee. From close encounters with friendly dolphins to soft adventure tours on all-terrain vehicles, Jamaica has activities to suit all ages. Jamaica's hotels offer a full complement of leisure facilities, whether you opt for an adults-only retreat or a child-friendly paradise. There are activities to suit all ages and tastes, from watersports to horse-riding, first class spas to gourmet restaurants. Golfers too can enjoy challenging rounds at a number of courses including an 18-hole championship course at Half Moon. With direct flights from London to Montego Bay and Kingston, Jamaica is easily accessible and an amazing holiday choice for couples and families alike.
Dunns River Falls - Located in Ocho Rios, this is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Martha Brae – Try river rafting on bamboo rafts. Dolphin Cove - Swim with dolphins. Horse riding - On the beach and in the sea. Mystic Mountain - Jamaica's newest attraction - Speed through the rainforest on a bobsled. Rose Hall - One of Jamaica's many Great Houses with a fascinating history. Island Safaris - A soft adventure by jeep through jungle and rivers. Canopy Tours - Glide through the rainforest on a series of aerial traverses.
Jan | Jazz and Blues Festival Jun | Ocho Rios Jazz Festival Jul | Reggae Sumfest – Roots, rock and reggae music festival at Montego Bay
Jerk chicken or pork – A fiery dish where the meat is marinated in local spices and hot peppers, often sold at roadside stalls. Ackee and saltfish – The national dish of salted cod often eaten at breakfast accompanied by Blue Mountain coffee. Rum – Guided tours are available at the Appleton Rum Estate. Curry Goat – A popular dish at parties or events, served with rice. Rice and Peas – Enjoyed throughout the island. Gungo peas are boiled in coconut milk with spices, peppers, herbs and garlic then rice is added.
CLIMATE A year round holiday destination with a tropical climate and prevailing trade winds. Daytime temperatures along the coast hover around 26°C with tropical showers a possibility during May to November. CAPITAL Kingston TIME DIFFERENCE GMT -5 hours CURRENCY Jamaican Dollar FLYING TIME 9 hours 50 minutes to Montego Bay
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5 – Save £1800 per family - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5 from £4685 per family including half price room for children. Valid until 31/08/10, 01/10/10 – 22/11/10 & 01/12/10 – 18/12/10.
Exclusive Offer - Save £825pp - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
14 nights pay for 7 from £1395pp including 7 complimentary breakfasts and 5 rounds of golf. Valid 01 Jun - 31 Oct 10. Book by 30 Apr 10.
Save £365pp. Upgrade to British Airways World Traveller Plus from £25pp one way. Save £315pp. Upgrade to British Airways Club World from £280pp one way. Valid until 30 Nov 10 (excl 01 Apr - 10 Apr & 17 Jul - 15 Aug). Book by 09 Feb 10.
Free Nights - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 01/06/09 - 31/10/09.
Free Nights - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Stay 14 nights, pay for 7. Also receive 5 free rounds of golf. Valid 01/06/09 - 30/09/09.
Winter Free Nights - Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 05/01/09 - 31/01/09 & 01/03/09-31/03/09
Free Nights - Round Hill Villas
Round Hill Villas, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5, plus US$100 resort credit per booking. Valid 19/04/09 - 13/05/09, 17/05/09 - 30/08/09, 13/10/09 - 22/11/09 & 06/12/09 - 19/12/09.
Half Price Room for Children - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
When 2 adults book a room, 3 children under 12 will receive a second room at half price and complimentary nanny service 3 hours a day. Valid 01/05/09 - 31/10/09.
Free Nights - Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid in Superior Balcony Suite, Deluxe Verandah Suite or Premier Verandah Suite, 01/05/09 - 20/12/09.
Save £100pp - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
7 nights pay for 6 from £1290pp incl US$100 resort credit and US$150 dinner credit per room.
Free nights offer valid 01 May - 31 Oct 09. Resort and dinner credits valid 01 Apr - 30 Jun 09; dinner credit for use at the Sugar Mill. Min stay 7 nights.
Room Upgrade - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Receive a complimentary upgrade to the next room category, subject to availability. Valid 05/01/09 - 14/12/09.
Free Nights - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3; stay 7 nights, pay for 5; stay 14 nights, pay for 10. Also receive US$100 resort credit per booking. Valid 19/04/09 - 13/05/09, 17/05/09 - 30/08/09, 13/10/09 - 22/11/09 & 06/12/09 - 19/12/09.
Free Nights and Free Meals - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3; stay 7 nights, pay for 5; stay 14 nights, pay for 7. Also receive complimentary Half Board. Valid 01/07/09 - 30/08/09.
Resort Credit & Complimentary Breakfast - Half Moon Villas
Half Moon Villas, Jamaica
Stay 4 nights or longer and receive complimentary breakfast daily and US$150 resort credit per bedroom. Valid 01/05/09 - 31/10/09.
Free Night and Room Upgrade - Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 and receive a complimentary room upgrade. Valid 11/10/09 - 19/11/09 & 02/12/09 - 14/12/09. Book by 26/06/09.
Early Booking Offer - room upgrade - Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Book by 30/09/09 and receive a complimentary room upgrade for travel 05/01/10 - 31/01/10, 01/03/10 - 28/03/10 & 01/05/10 - 23/06/10.
Exclusive Offer - Save £825pp - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
14 nights pay for 7 from £1395pp including 7 complimentary breakfasts and 5 rounds of golf. Valid 01 Jun - 31 Oct 10. Book by 30 Apr 10.
Save £365pp. Upgrade to British Airways World Traveller Plus from £25pp one way.
Save £315pp. Upgrade to British Airways Club World from £280pp one way.
British Airways offers valid until 30 Nov 10 (excl 01 Apr - 10 Apr & 17 Jul - 15 Aug). Book by 09 Feb 10.
Free Nights - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 21/02/10 - 26/03/10 & 04/04/10 - 15/04/10. Book by 31/03/10.
Free Nights - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Stay 14 nights, pay for 9. Valid 01/05/10 - 31/05/10.
Free Nights and Free Golf - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights and receive 1 free night and 1 free round of golf. Stay 8 nights and receive 2 free nights and 2 free rounds of golf. Stay 10 nights and receive 3 free nights and 3 free rounds of golf. Stay 12 nights and receive 4 free nights and 4 free rounds of golf. Stay 14 nights and receive 5 free nights and 5 free rounds of golf. Valid 01/05/10 - 31/05/10.
Free Nights and Free Golf - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights and receive 1 free night and 1 free round of golf. Stay 9 nights and receive 2 free nights and 2 free rounds of golf. Stay 10 nights and receive 3 free nights and 3 free rounds of golf. Stay 11 nights and receive 4 free nights and 3 free rounds of golf. Stay 12 nights and receive 5 free nights and 4 free rounds of golf. Stay 13 nights and receive 6 free nights and 4 free rounds of golf. Stay 14 nights and receive 7 free nights and 5 free rounds of golf. Stay 28 nights and receive 14 free nights and 10 free rounds of golf. Valid 01/06/10 - 31/10/10
Added Value - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Receive 10% off spa services and 10% off sun activities such as horse riding, dolphin encounters, spa services and off site excursions. Valid 21/02/10 - 26/03/10 & 04/04/10 - 15/04/10. Book by 31/03/10.
Room Upgrade and Added Value - Half Moon
Half Moon, Jamaica
Stay 4 nights or longer and receive a room upgrade to the next category, plus 50% off green fees, dolphin encounters and equestrian centre, 30% off spa treatments. Valid 25/08/10 - 31/10/10.
Free Nights - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
Valid until 31/10/10.
Free Nights + Half Price Room for Children - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights or longer and receive a second room for children at half price. Also, stay 7 nights, pay for 5. Valid until 18/12/10.
Spa Credit - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights or longer and receive US$100 spa credit per booking. Valid until 18/12/10.
Free Nights - Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 04/01/11-31/01/11, 01/03/11-31/03/11 & 01/05/11-31/10/11.
Free Nights - Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Stay 14 nights, pay for 11. Valid 01/05/10-05/09/10, 11/10/10-22/11/10 & 01/12/10-14/12/10.
Room Upgrade Offer - Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights or longer and receive an upgrade from Superior Balcony Suite to Deluxe Verandah Suite, and Deluxe Verandah Suite to Premier Verandah Suite. Valid 25/06/10-05/09/10, 11/10/10-22/11/10 & 01/12/10-14/12/10.
Early Booking Offer - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
Receive 10% discount on rates. Valid 04/01/11-16/02/11, 22/02/11-14/03/11, 01/04/11-20/04/11, 29/04/11-23/11/11 & 30/11/11-18/12/11. Book by 31/10/10.
Free Nights - Round Hill
Round Hill, Jamaica
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5; stay 8 nights, pay for 6; stay 9 nights, pay for 7; stay 10 nights, pay for 8; stay 12 nights, pay for 10. Valid 04/01/11-31/01/11, 01/05/11-22/11/11 & 31/11/11-15/12/11.