Jamaica Things to Do

Celebrating the holidays in Jamaica? You’re excited. The holidays are one of the island’s busiest times and the whole Caribbean feel is alive and in the air, mingling with the sense of Christmas. What is there to see and do? Read on to find out.

Jamaica’s famous Seven Mile Beach is located on the shores of Negril. It’s the longest continuous stretch of powdery white sand on the island and despite its name, Seven Mile Beach only extends for about four miles (6.4 km) along the coast. This idyllic palm-fringed stretch of sand was a popular hippie hang-out during the 1960’s and has since become one of Jamaica’s top resort destinations, though it still retains its laid-back Caribbean vibe.

To some, Goldeneye is the secret satellite created by the Russians and used by Alec Trevelyn in a threat against civilization in the film of the same name starring Pierce Brosnan; but few know that Ian Fleming actually had a villa in Oracabessa, Jamaica, where he would escape the British winters and work on his now-iconic series. The name of the villa: Goldeneye.

Waimea Bay. Bali. Australia’s Gold Coast. South Africa. Brazil. Malibu, Santa Cruz, Maverick’s. Legendary surf spots around the world get big waves and big attention when annual surf contests come around, like the World Qualifying Series, the ASP World Tour, and the Triple Crown in Hawaii. Whether you want to catch a wave or just catch a tan while you watch others try and catch a wave, don’t overlook Jamaica!