Top Five Experiences for Visitors to Jamaica

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An all-inclusive experience is typically the primary reason people opt to visit the island nation of Jamaica. After all, where better to enjoy it than in the place where the concept was basically invented? Not only are the resorts unforgettable, but there’s more to this destination than barefoot luxury in exclusive settings. Now’s the perfect time to explore, and Jamaica has travelers feeling safe and prepared.

Jamaica’s new normal for travel delivers an authentic, relaxing and safe travel experience, pairing a comprehensive destination-wide approach with a heightened focus. When travelers fly in with United Vacations into Montego Bay and stay in hilltop inns on a hill to luxurious villas or resorts and hotels, every visitor is appreciated and made to feel that way.

Personal Encounters

Hospitality with a smile and graciousness is not only part of the economic fabric of this Caribbean nation, but an important part of the culture there. A welcoming, warm attitude is ingrained in the lifestyle of its residents, and something the people are proud to share. The nonstop smiles and irie vibes in friendly atmospheres are effortless to adopt. It doesn’t take long at all to feel that you’re truly wanted here, to witness the pride its citizens take in their unique heritage, traditions, landscapes and way of life.

A Stay to Savor

Wrapped up in all those cultural and personal identifiers is, of course, cuisine. There’s a lot more to Jamaican gastronomy than jerk chicken … although that dish is undisputedly delicious and rightfully famous! It’s worth it to bypass your default beach eats for traditional Jamaican dishes, including curries, stews, soups, rice-based dishes, deep fried goodies, and of course, seafood fresh from the never-ending coastlines. For greens, going local with callaloo, okra, ackee, jicama makes a colorful plate an exciting adventure. Explore dishes from different countries without leaving the island, where the ethnic mix of people who have settled on Jamaica throughout the centuries have created a distinct, unusual and delightful palette of flavors for any palate.

Fall for the Water

With so much to eat, it’s a good thing that Jamaica also offers a lot of ways to work up an appetite. One of the favorite pastimes of visitors is to seek out and discover its many waterfalls. There are over 40 across the island, with Dunn’s River in the lead as the most well-known. This dramatic 200-foot fall extends nearly 600 feet, broken up by giant steps and small pools, ending near a Caribbean beach. The hour-long hike and climb—escorted by a professional, like a guide from Amstar DMC, for instance—is well worth the trek to many, and this attraction is on “must-see” lists for first-time travelers. But, if you want to keep chasing waterfalls, stay on your feet. The jungles are simply full of them, some more or less “discovered” or claimed, which is why the exact count is as fluid as the water cascading down them.

Stay for the Beaches

The waterfalls are spectacular, but the beaches are legendary. For instance, the Seven Mile Beach in Negril features blindingly bright white sands that ease into equally electric blue waters. Best of all, this internationally acclaimed beach is only one of around 50. You’re never far away from a shore in Jamaica, and that’s no matter what leisurely activity you’re taking part of. For instance, world-class, full-service spa services often take place by the ocean; private beachside cabanas are common at gorgeous resorts, many of which also have state-of-the-art fitness facilities that sometimes overlook those endless ocean views.

Accessible Amazement

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