A jewel in the Caribbean’s crown, Jamaica is an island rich in heritage, with thriving cities, stunning mountainous vistas and to-die-for snow-white beaches.

"The beauty, sunshine and beaches are all here, but Jamaica’s distinctive cultural heritage, laid-back lifestyle and colourful reggae rhythms come together with its dramatic inland scenery, from the aptly-named Blue Mountains, to spectacular Dunn’s River Falls, to make this the most exciting and compelling island in the English-speaking Caribbean."

Boasting a unique history where the creative and political are forever intertwined, capital city Kingston cherishes its rich musical output and flourishing art scene that made Jamaica world famous. Elsewhere, the magnificent Blue Mountains have to be seen to be believed – either from one heck of a trek or from the comfort of one of the many swish bars in the ‘hip strip’ of Montego Bay.

Teamed with a visit to the lush forests, waterfalls and crystal clear rivers of Ocho Rios, you’ll get the full Jamaican paradise package.

What you need to know

  • Capital City

    Kingston

  • Time Difference

    GMT -5 hours

  • Best Time to Visit

    December to April

  • Currency

    Jamaican Dollar (US$ are widely accepted)

Jamaica

Explore

Choose from the cream of Jamaica's finest resorts.

  • Half Moon Montego Bay

    Everything a resort should be: centred around a two-mile crescent-shaped stretch of beach (one of the island’s prettiest), with its own shopping village, 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course and golf academy, equestrian centre… even a hospital.

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  • GoldenEye Oracabessa Bay

    Rooms named after James Bond’s conquests, fridges packed with snacks and cold beer, fab dinners served with a backdrop of blazing sunsets, and a private beach location lovingly-cocooned by lush forest and azure sea. It could only be GoldenEye...

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  • Jamaica Inn Ocho Rios

    Churchill came to paint. Noel Coward and Ian Fleming were regular visitors too. And with a setting on what we think is Ocho Rios’ finest beach – it’s easy to see why so many have fallen in love with Jamaica Inn over the past 60-plus years.

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  • Round Hill Hotel & Villas Montego Bay

    Round Hill has long been the haunt of the (very) famous since JFK and Jackie O honeymooned here and Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote The Sound of Music, so there's a real sense of history and style that permeates throughout this resort like few others.

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  • Strawberry Hill Resort St Andrews

    Perched high in the Blue Mountains and hidden away by tropical vegetation, this former coffee plantation has the ambience of secret island retreat. Belonging to Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, it’s played host to musicians of every flavour for 40 years.

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  • Trident Hotel Port Antonio

    Bringing Jamaica back to the top of a lot of peoples’ bucket lists, this refurbished remote beauty combines a hip, ultra-modern vibe with a sensuous retro-contemporary style, spectacular views, and of course, full-on five-star amenities.

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  • Jamaica Inn Ocho Rios

    Early Booking Offer

    7 nights from £2250 per person – saving £700 per couple

    Price is based on a departure date of 5 Sep 2024, for two adults sharing a Deluxe Verandah Suite, and includes a room rate reduction of up to 20%, breakfast and round-trip economy class flights. Stays from 1 Sep-31 Oct 24 also include a food and beverage credit of up to US$250 per stay.

    Valid 1 May-19 Dec 24. Book by 30 Sep 24.

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Inside Knowledge

Creating special moments

  1. Wondrous Watering Hole

    Wondrous Watering Hole

    No trip to Jamaica is complete without a visit to Floyd’s Pelican Bar, a tiny thatched, driftwood bar about ¾ mile out to sea, where cold beer and fresh fish are never in short supply. A great spot for swimming, snorkelling, and socialising too.

  2. The Home of Reggae

    The Home of Reggae

    A major Kingston heritage site, the Bob Marley Museum (the singer’s residence and studio until his death in 1981) remains as it was to this day: filled with rich memories and treasured mementos; a real celebration of the legendary musician's life.

  3. National Treasure

    National Treasure

    Take a guided hike up Dunn's River Falls' naturally hewn limestone steps, into the cascades and enjoy a hydrating massage orchestrated by nature's roaring waters in the beautiful naturally formed pools.