Jamaica Things to Do

One of the longest rivers on the island, Jamaica’s Black River is steeped in local folklore of danger, mystique and angry crocodiles. Be that as it may, the Black River is actually a very peaceful river and an abundance of wildlife fills the region. A treat for any traveler to the Negril region, the area is often the highlight of a Jamaican experience and it’s best to bring a camera – this is miles better than any zoo exhibit.

Got romance on the mind? If you’re headed to Jamaica with love in your heart, you’ve picked one of the best places on earth to do it. With the sunny weather, the beautiful beaches, and a great variety of water- and adventure-sports to choose from, a romantic vacation in Jamaica is a destination supreme.

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 is a top Caribbean resort destination and an exciting ecotourism destination. The interior of the island is home to a wealth of natural attractions including rivers, waterfalls and mountain ranges. Coffee tours in Jamaica offer visitors the chance to tour a working plantation and learn about one of Jamaica’s biggest exports. Some of the best coffee in Jamaica is grown and cultivated on the hillside of the Blue Mountains, the longest mountain range on the island, and Blue Mountain Coffee is considered to be among the best gourmet coffee in the world.

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.

Often called one of the most romantic islands in the Caribbean, Jamaica is a top destination for honeymooning newlyweds. The island is home to more than 200 miles of pristine white-sand beaches; and there’s plenty of space for you to grab a spot along the famous Seven Mile Beach, a beautiful stretch of palm-fringed beachfront that runs along the western coast of the island. Here you’ll find some of the islands best resorts, restaurants and beach bars. Sip a Caribbean rum punch (the national drink of Jamaica), soak in the laid-back pace of island life and spend a romantic evening watching the sun set into the sea.