JAMAICA'S MAIN RESORT AREAS

One can only say that they have seen Jamaica if after visiting Jamaica, they take some time to explore this gem of tropical paradise.  Persons may not have the time on any one vacation or single day visit to see all fourteen parishes, mountainous regions, deep valleys, unique attractions, small towns and fine people.  However, tourists, explorers and visitors alike can learn so much about Jamaica, while in Jamaica by getting out for a while and move around to see at least the main resort areas of the island.

These seven areas are the Blue Mountains, Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio and Jamaica's southern coasts, wetlands rivers, ponds and other attractions.  Jamaica's Blue Mountains, sits high above all other areas of Jamaica.  This large protected area provides numerous panoramic views of Jamaica's coastlines, as far as your eyes can see.  Boasting three main areas, being the northern Blue Mountains, Central Blue Mountains and the southern Blue Mountains, this high mountain paradise region holds so much for any one person to explore.

This area claims the greater portion of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park which provides numerous opportunity for bird watching, mountain biking, hiking and even Ecological Relaxing Leisure Holidays.  Spend a part of your birding or leisure vacation in one of the most tranquil areas of the World, exploring on foot to over 7,402 ft.  Spend sometime on the balcony of your mountain gazing at various species of Jamaica's 29 bird species and butterflies.

VARIOUS RESORT AREAS IN JAMAICA

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BLUE MOUNTAINS

WORLD'S BEST COFFEE.

Jamaica's Blue Mountains, sits high above all other areas of island. This large protected area provides panoramic views of Jamaica's coastlines, as far as your eyes can see. Hosting numerous rivers, and springs, gives these areas the benifit of having the most waterfalls on the island. It is the home of 'The World's Best Coffee.' During your vacation in Jamaica, you are invited to take a trip to this cool, green and fresh area of Jamaica. You will like it.

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BLACK RIVER

VERY HISTORIC TOWN

Named after the longest river on the island of Jamaica, the town of Black River is one of Jamaica's historically rich communities. Nestled on the extreme south coast of Jamaica, this rural town is very laid back. Nevertheless, it has a lot to offer, in terms of it's rich history.

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FALMOUTH

ANOTHER HISTORIC TOWN

This northwestern sea-side town, holds a rich history and heritage dating back more than 240 years. In recent years, Falmouth has see massive developements. These development, which are now completed, includes a two-berth cruise ship pier, shoping areas, restaurants, and a transportation center.

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KINGSTON

JAMAICA'S CAPITAL CITY

Jamaica's capital city Kingston, awaits the persons who are visiting Jamaica and are interested in its rich history, interesting sites and music. Attractions such as Bob Marley's Musium, Culture Yard, Devon House, 'The National Art Gallery' and Port Royal, are worth seein if you should ever visit Kingston.

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MONTEGO BAY

JAMAICA'S SECOND CITY

Commonly known as 'The Tourist Capitol of Jamaica,' Montego Bay, is also Jamaica's second city. This means that it is more touristic, vastly developed, by having most of Jamaica's largest hotels, Jamaica's Conference Center, and other places of interest in close proximity of its airport.

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NEGRIL

JAMAICA'S CAPITOL OF CASUAL

Known for it's 7 miles or 11.27 kilometers long beach, this resort town large number of beach resorts, beach front cottages, private villas, and small bed and breakfast accommodation sites. Based on the type of tourist who traveled to this resort town since the 1960s, Negril is also known as Jamaica' Capital of Casual.

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OCHO RIOS

OR, 8 RIVERS IN ENGLISH

This booming seaside town, "Ocho Rios," was known to be one of Jamaica's fastest grown in the 1980s, and still growing today. This sea-side towns is located on Jamaica's extreme north coast, half way bet between Port Antonio and Montego Bay. It is the host of the most visited attraction in the Carribbean....Dunns River Falls.

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PORT ANTONIO

JAMAICA'S TOURISM'S CRADLE

Located in northeastern Jamaica, this small sea-side town....Port Antonio, is reffered to as; 'The Cradle of Jamaica's Tourism.' Why is this? It is where 'The Tourist Trade' all starts in Jamaica. As it was in the 1800s, Port Antonio awaits and hosts the rich and famous, yachters, explorers, persons who are in for eco-adventure holidays, unique accommodations, and total relaxation.

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TREASURE BEACH

FOR TOTAL RELAXATION

If your desire is to be away from the big resort areas, Treasure beach is where you want to be. Here, you can just relax in a small sea-side cottage which allows easy access to beach areas such as Calabash Bay, Great Bay and other community friendly spots in this laid back seaside district.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OTHER GREAT PLACES IN JAMAICA

Jamaica's capital city Kingston, awaits the persons who are visiting to Jamaica for business, cultural, historical and musical interests.  Kingston also hosts various older buildings which claim a large portion of the city's history.  There are also other sights that relates to its history, such as monuments, parks and museums.  If we were forced to leave out music, there is no way for us to close this article.  This area plays a large role in the development of the island's musical history.  Jamaica's second city, Montego Bay, is more touristic, with most of its largest hotels and other buildings in close proximity of its airport.

Having other main resort areas like Negril, Jamaica's Capital of casual to the west and Ocho Rios which is known to be one of Jamaica's fastest growing towns to the east, most of the visitors to Jamaica are flown into the Donald Sangster's International Airport in Montego Bay.  Port Antonio, the cradle of Jamaica's tourism, awaits the rich and famous, explorers and persons who are in for total relaxation.  Jamaica's South Coasts consists of two resort areas; being Black River and Treasure Beach, plus wildlife and educational attractions.