Jamaica Holidays

Sandals Montego Bay

Overview

Jamaica is an island boasting something for everyone, with hundreds of miles of soft white sand, a colourful cultural heritage and the most stunning landscapes. Montego Bay is the best resort to be in if you like it lively - it has a vibrant 'Hip Strip' with a good selection of bars and shops. Negril is more laid-back, spread out along a beautiful 7-mile stretch of golden beach. Ocho Rios is a world-class destination. Larger than Negril, its duty-free shopping is very popular and it's well situated to visit all the major attractions.

Culture

There is a wide variety of festivals and entertainment events year round including community and international festivals. Jamaica’s native music – reggae – is celebrated in many festivals including Reggae Sumfest and Reggae Sunsplash, while the annual Festival of Arts highlights the island’s heritage in music, dance, drama, traditional folk forms and drama. Community festivals are constantly being added to the island’s calendar of events.

Cuisine

The island’s cuisine has been shaped by the people who have made Jamaica their home. Jamaica has many fine restaurants which offer an array of dining styles in Jamaican, American, Continental, East Indian, Chinese and Italian cuisines, among others. Each November, the annual Restaurant Week activities encourage locals and visitors alike to sample offerings at special prices in the island’s most renowned dining establishments.

Attractions & Tours

Jamaica abounds in scenic beauty. There are white sand beaches and rivers, large expanses of plains and mountains where the flora and fauna provide an attractive kaleidoscope of island life. For those who are inspired by nature, the island offers 252 species of birds (27 are endemic), 200 native species of orchids, 500 species of true ferns and about 50 species of coral. Jamaica has plantation tours & great houses, dolphin parks and nature reserves, museums, galleries and soft adventure tours.

Climate

Jamaica enjoys a tropical climate, characterised by high temperatures and humid conditions year-round. Average temperature ranges from 19 degrees Celsius (66 degrees Fahrenheit) to 32 degrees Celsius (99 degrees Fahrenheit). Though known for warmth and sunshine, the island sees two rainy seasons from May to June and September to November. Most times, the short tropical showers provide a welcome break from the afternoon heat – just look at it as liquid sunshine, not rain!

Facts

Flight Time - Approx 9 hours 45 minutes

Passport & Visa - No visa required for UK passport holders

Currency - Jamaican Dollar (US$ accepted)

TIme Zone - UTC/GMT -5 Hours

Language - English