Monday, July 23, 2012

Jamaica: the land of wood and water and bride Caribbean undisputed


Is the island of Jamaica's most dynamic and beautiful of all the islands, English-speaking Caribbean, but also among the most beautiful of the islands, probably due to that it does not have many picturesque beaches and luxury hotels, but also has much more than that; it rich in history and the various types of arts and culture, and her music unique.

And then we can say that the experience of the Caribbean in the world of travel and tourism industry can be evident in Jamaica; this charming island combines different customs, traditions and cultures from around the Caribbean in one pot. Perhaps the best time to visit Jamaica when the weather is at its worst and most cold in Europe and the countries of the Middle East, and specifically during the period between mid-December and mid-April; In Jamaica is considered the driest such period on a year-round. However, during which a peak of high prices, so you may want some of those planning to travel to reconsider and to go there during the three month period ending in July, when prices start to decline hotels by a third, and when the weather is not much different. Although the summer months these are hot but also wet sometimes, and perhaps avoid some of the tourists go to the island in September and October because of the risk of hurricanes.


Historical and geographical background of the island

Jamaica, an island nation, part of the Greater Antilles, an area of ​​11 thousand square kilometers, located in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba, and west of Haiti, and the island of Hispaniola, which is overlooked by the Dominican Republic.

He was speaking indigenous people of the island and the Taíno language Erawakan Xaymaca name on the island, which means "land of wood and water," or "land of springs". The island was formerly Spanish colony and then turned to the then British colony under the name "چamaecha," and lives in the island about 2.8 million people, where is the third country in terms of the number of English-speaking population in North America, after the United States and Canada. It remains the country of the Commonwealth under the chairmanship of Queen Elizabeth II, and its capital, Kingston.

The most important beaches of Jamaica

There are a number of beaches can be classified as the most important and most popular on the island, which has gained an international reputation as a large tourist attractions for visitors of different nationalities of the world: Naijiral Beach Negril Beach, which is a model of the classic beaches in the Caribbean. This extends the beach for five miles of soft white sand to the west in the face of sea water net. Within the past years, has been developed most parts of the beach Naijiral, and built on the extension of dozens of bars and restaurants that not only provide delicious food, but also offers musical performances, singing at night in an atmosphere of natural beauty where you can watch the sunset over the horizon of the sea.

There is also a beach known as the "cave beach doctor" in Montego Bay, Doctor's Cave Beach-Montego Bay, and given that the original public beach in Jamaica, has been beautifying and improving in recent years. And is characterized by the presence of soft white sand on its extension, which is interspersed with rows of palm trees and a series of shops with multiple activities. It is the most beautiful landscapes in the beach to see the sun for a moment the sunset.

There is finally Beach Cove French Port Antonio Frenchman's Cove Port Antonio, and could be considered the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean, a small spot of sand surrounded by a number of small lakes you can swim well, and the most beautiful is characterized by attractive and quiet at the receding waves of the sea.

Popular tourist attractions

Jamaica has a lot of recreational activities, and is really enjoyable tourist destination worthy of discovery, either individually or through the many tours offered by hotels and being advertised in local magazines and brochures.
In addition to flights in the Caribbean, diving and sailing trips daily at sunset, the Jamaica has a wide range of cultural attractions and historical, including also the "House of Devon" Devon House, one of the most famous landmarks heritage tourism on the island. Are also organizing trips to the farm labor, and the Blue Mountain area infested by the sugar mills and coffee, as well as organizing trips to the capital Kingston to watch the studio legend Bob Marley singing the famous home.

And evolved in recent adventures Options "soft" such as climbing, swimming among the beautiful waterfalls, rivers, and sport riding in the forest and cycling trips and tours in the rainforest.

Botanical Gardens

Of the most famous tourist attractions worth visiting Jamaica in the botanical gardens with exotic shapes and colors that reflect the beauty of plant life on the island. There are flowers that resemble lobster claws and Birds of Paradise, and you just rub your hand to a sheet of citrus tree until you can smell the fruit; Every shrub used for multiple purposes in medicine, decoration or for the purposes of another process. Among these gardens can be visited there two in the area of ​​Ocho Rio are the Shaw Park and Gardens Cuiaba Rover.

Shopping in Jamaica

Unlike most Caribbean islands, which imports most of its articles the purpose of sale, the area of ​​Jamaica is large enough and a way that makes its indigenous population can produce a variety of goods and products worth buying. At the present time is the Jamaican production lines in distinct sauces, spices, soaps, for example. It also makes some of the prominent artists, sculptors, forms and models of wood, as well as many of the craftsmen and women.

In the city of Montego Bay, there is a market dedicated to the sale of craft products as well as some shopping centers, including shopping center, "Sene Center Plaza," as being outside the city center, "Half Moon" famous, in addition to the many cafes and shops.

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