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Jamaica Travel Information
Jamaica is a
is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea
to the South of Cuba and West of
Hispaniola (the island that contains
Haiti and the Dominican Republic).
As of 2009,
Jamaica had an estimated population of 2,825,928, making it the third most
populous English-speaking country in the Americas (after
the United States and Canada).
Jamaica's capital and largest city is the Kingston, which
is located on the southeastern coast of the island. As of
2001,
Kingston had an estimated population of 651,880.
Jamaica Country Details
Country Name |
Jamaica |
Political Status |
Country |
Geographic Location |
The Caribbean Sea |
Flag |
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Principal Language |
English |
Capital |
Kingston |
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By Lonely Planet & Anna Kaminski
Lonely Planet Paperback (224 pages)
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Lonely Planet Jamaica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkeling at delicate Lime Cay, or swim in the cool mountain pools of Reach Falls; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Jamaica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Jamaica Travel Guide: - Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, history, culture, wildlife.
- Covers Kingston, Blue Mountains, Ocho Rios, Dry Harbour Mountains, Port Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, Montego Bay, Negril, Mayfield Falls, Bluefields, Cockpit Country, Mandeville, Treasure Beach and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Jamaica, our most comprehensive guide to Jamaica, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) |
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By Rough Guides
Rough Guides Released: 2018-08-07 Paperback (320 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: The Rough Guide to Jamaica Discover this laid-back Caribbean island nation with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to visit Trench Town to walk in Bob Marley’s footsteps, seek out white sand coves and cascading waterfalls or enjoy the best jerk chicken from a roadside stall, The Rough Guide to Jamaica will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.
Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
Full-colour chapter maps throughout – explore the fishing villages along Treasure Beach or soak up Kingston’s legendary nightlife without needing to get online.
Stunning images – a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
Things not to miss – Rough Guides’ rundown of the best sights and experiences in Jamaica.
Itineraries – carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
Detailed coverage – this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril, The Blue Mountains, Port Royal, Cockpit Country, Port Antonio, Treasure Beach, Portland, Bluefields Bay. Attractions include: Dunn’s River waterfall, Blue Lagoon, Trench Town Culture Yard, Peter Tosh Museum, National Gallery, Appleton Estate, Rio Grande, Luminous Lagoon.
Basics – essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, festivals and events, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more.
Background information – a Contexts chapter devoted to history, the environment, religion, music, language and recommended books. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Jamaica.
About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our “tell it like it is” attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we’ve published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides. |
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By Oliver Hill
Moon Travel Released: 2016-10-25 Paperback (344 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Come for the tropical weather and warm water, stay for the vibrant culture, rich history, and boundless adventure: Escape to the Caribbean with Moon Jamaica. Inside you'll find:
- Flexible, strategic itineraries designed for backpackers, beach-lovers, adventure travelers, honeymooners, wellness-seekers, and more
- The best spots for outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, biking, bird-watching, and fishing and the best beaches for surfing, sunsets, and seclusion
- Top activities and unique experiences: Get your adrenaline fix by cliff-jumping into azure waters, surfing the waves, climbing the Blue Mountains, or hiking through lush jungle. Eat freshly picked fruit for breakfast, watch hummingbirds flit about tropical flowers, bathe in a crystal-clear spring on a hot day, or relax on soft white sands. See beloved local bands perform at a Negril nightclub, and move to the beat of Kingston's legendary music scene. Savor sweet Jamaican rum and coffee, chow down on authentic jerk chicken, or listen to soft reggae and the lapping waves during a romantic beachfront dinner
- Insight from Kingston local Oliver Hill on how to experience Jamaica like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid over-tourism, and respectfully engage with the culture
- Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
- Background information on Jamaica's landscape, history, and cultural customs
- Handy tools including a glossary of Jamaican Patois terms, packing suggestions, and tips for women traveling alone, families with kids, seniors, and LGBTQ travelers
With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience Jamaica your way.
Exploring more of the Caribbean? Check out Moon Bermuda, Moon Aruba, or Moon Dominican Republic. |
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By Insight Guides
Insight Guides Paperback (144 pages)
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One of the most-popular caribbean Islands, Jamaica has it all. With its stunning natural setting, low mountains, white sandy beaches and clear waters, it's the destination of dreams. Be inspired to get more out of your visit by the brand new Insight Pocket Guide Jamaica, a concise, full-colour guide to this tropical paradise that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the island has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide Jamaica: Where To Go takes you from Downtown to 'MoBay' (Montego Bay). Discover the best beaches, coast roads, beautiful Martha Brae River and stunning Discovery Bay. Top 10 Attractions gives a rundown of the best sights to take in on your trip, including Runaway Bay, Seven Mile Beach and the Bob Marley Museum. Perfect Day provides an itinerary for one day in Negril. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from watersports to walking trails and shopping, plus nightlife. Essential information on Jamaica's culture, including a brief history of the island. Eating Out covers the island's best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine |
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By DK Eyewitness
EYEWITNESS Released: 2016-09-20 Paperback (520 pages)
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean will lead you straight to the best attractions this island paradise has to offer. Covering more than 130 Caribbean islands, this updated guide explores everything from Harrison's Cave in Barbados to Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua, as well as the most pristine beaches and the best islands for history, architecture, and hiking. Whether you travel via cruise or independently, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean is the ideal companion, providing insider tips such as the best places to dive, snorkel, sail, and play golf. Customized tour routes will lead you to the must-see sights like the Blue Mountains, Jamaican rum distilleries, and rain forests of Martinique. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean truly shows you this island region as no one else can. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide. |
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By Fodor's Travel Guides
Fodor's Travel Paperback (944 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Ready to experience the Caribbean? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Essential Caribbean travel guide is packed with top recommendations, detailed maps of the Caribbean, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to stay at an all-inclusive resort, find the best beaches, or snorkel or scuba dive at some of the world’s best coral reefs, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Essential Caribbean includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of the Caribbean. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on the best beaches, best golf courses, what to eat and drink, and where to experience Carnival. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Anguilla, Aruba, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominica Republic, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St. Barth, St. Lucia, St. Maarten/St. Martin, the Turks & Caicos Islands, the U.S. and British Islands, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.Planning on visiting a specific Caribbean Island or taking a Caribbean cruise? Check out Fodor's Caribbean Cruise Ports of Call, Fodor’s Puerto Rico, Fodor’s In Focus Aruba, Fodor’s In Focus Barbados & St. Lucia, Fodor’s In Focus Cayman Islands, Fodor’s In Focus St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barth & Anguilla, In Focus Turks & Caicos, or Fodor’s U.S. and British Virgin Islands. |
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By Lonely Planet & Brendan Sainsbury
imusti Paperback (224 pages)
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#1 best-selling guide to Jamaica * Lonely Planet Jamaica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Groove to the riddims of reggae, release your inner Errol Flynn rafting the Rio Grande and sample Blue Mountains coffee straight from the source; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Jamaica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Jamaica Travel Guide: - Color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - eating & drinking like a local, outdoor activities, landscapes, culture
- More than 20 maps
- Covers Kingston, Blue Mountains, South Coast, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, North Coast, Montego Bay, Negril, West Coast, Central Highlands and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Jamaica, our most comprehensive guide to Jamaica is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. - Looking for more coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Discover Caribbean Islands guide for a comprehensive look at what the whole region has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Paul Clammer and Brendan. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. *Best-selling guide to Jamaica. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA, May 2013 - April 2014. |
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By Nick Davis
Kuperard Released: 2011-04-12 Paperback (168 pages)
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Laid back, sun-drenched tropical paradise, or hotbed of drug-related crime and violence? Neither stereotype is true. Jamaica suffers from a PR problem, created largely by tabloid headlines written thousands of miles away. The reality is more complex and more fascinating. Despite its small size, Jamaica punches above its weight. Its footprints in sport and music are, like its people, larger than life. It is one of the few countries to have its own soundtrack— mento, ska, and reggae are popular around the world. The University of the West Indies campus at Mona is a regional source of excellence. Jamaicans have a fire that has been hard to douse. It was burning when their forefathers arrived on slave ships, barely alive after the middle passage, and it was there when they fought the British to a standstill in the Maroon Wars. In the English-speaking Caribbean they have a reputation for being brash, but the Jamaicans have a warmth that is unmatched. They are unafraid to talk to strangers, they’ll laugh at nearly anything, they’ll discuss and debate with passion, and they’ll let you know it straight. Despite real economic and social problems, this beautiful and invigorating country regularly ranks among the top five happiest nations in the world in the annual Happy Planet Index. Culture Smart! Jamaica takes you beyond the clichés with a fresh, uniquely well-informed look at of one of the most intriguing countries in the region. |
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By People Matter
Independently published Paperback (122 pages)
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Memories are made in an instant, but can last a lifetime. This bullet journal will enrich your experience and ensure your memories last forever, and get passed down to your loved ones. This journal has no prompts. You are not limited to having to answer certain questions. You control the narrative, from start to finish. Please note: Using permanent markers and highlights might cause a bleed through effect from one page to the next, so it is suggested you use gel pens, ball point pens and pencils instead. Test beforehand any pens you want to use to ensure you are satisfied with the results. Size: 8.3 x 11.7 inches (A4) Cover: Soft, Matte Inside: Dot grid, 120 pages, no prompts. |
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