An expert travel guide to holiday's in Jamaica

Laid-back living, soft sandy beaches, warm hospitality, rum, reggae, rushing waterfalls, lush mountains – Jamaica is the Caribbean island where people flock, as its most famous son Bob Marley once sung, “to feel all right”.

No wonder that the former Spanish (then British) colony captivated Ian Fleming, Noël Coward, Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe and Errol Flynn, all of whom made Jamaica their second home.

Most travellers touchdown in Montego Bay, on the north coast. Mo Bay, as Jamaica’s second city is affectionately known, and the surrounding area is replete with powdery beaches and well-preserved plantation houses that tell the story of Jamaica’s colonial-era heritage. 

From Mo Bay, head west to bohemian Negril or east to the former fishing village of Ocho Rios, where you can discover Jamaica’s best waterfalls. Get off the beaten track in Cockpit Country or travel south for the nightlife of Kingston, the rugged peaks of the Blue Mountains and the atmospheric streets of Port Antonio.

Wherever and whenever you go, remember to relax – you’re on island time.

For further Jamaica inspiration, see our guides to the island’s best hotels, restaurants, nightlife, things to do and beaches.

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