How Much Do You Know About Jamaica?
I don't mean to put you on the spot, but if what you know about Jamaica
goes something like "rum, beaches, Bob Marley...Montego Bay",
then chances are that's all you'll expect from your vacation.
Now don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that a great suntan and a
mellow bottle of our finest rum aren't fantastic souvenirs to take home.
I'm just saying there's a whole lot more to our Jamrock than that...
Like lazy rivers, icy cold waterfalls, breathtaking mountaintop views.
Sugar cane, jelly coconuts and pepper shrimp for sale on the roadside.
Historic churches competing with reggae-pounding speaker boxes
for space in the town square. Neatly uniformed school children,
fishermen pulling in their nets. The everyday rhythm of a vibrant, expressive nation.
You'll miss it if you stay behind your hotel walls.
By telling you about Jamaican culture, people, history,
great things to do and great places to visit,
I hope to whet your appetite for more than our beaches.
Although you can be sure I'll tell you about them too.
I was born and raised here, a country girl ("girl" used loosely!).
Of our 14 parishes, I'm lucky to make my home in St. Elizabeth, a spectacular parish known for its friendliness and its contrasts.
Here you can experience the beauty of an idyllic Jamaican
vacation, while not missing out on the authentic touches that
make this island different from anywhere else on earth. I'll tell
you about our country in general, focusing on the south coast, St. Elizabeth in particular.
Enjoy.
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St Elizabeth, the corner of Jamaica you can't afford to miss Explore St Elizabeth, home of the Black River, YS Falls, Treasure Beach, Accompong Maroon Town.
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Black River, a small Jamaican town with a big history. Discover the historic town of Black River, and the beautiful river that named it.
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Accompong - Maroon Village alive with History Visit Accompong. Immerse yourself in the heritage of the Jamaican Maroons and in the beauty of the Cockpit Country.
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Treasure Beach - A different Jamaica A unique Jamaica exists in Treasure Beach. Different pace, style, look and talk. Combine that with a scenic, decidedly
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Places to Visit in Jamaica - Lover's Leap, Bamboo Avenue, Fonthill Beach St. Elizabeth has some of the best places to visit in Jamaica. Explore Lover's Leap, Bamboo Avenue, Fonthill Beach.
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Things to Do in Jamaica - Yes, there's the beach. But some of the things you can Get ideas for great things to do in Jamaica. Special events, sports, music, nature, food festivals and cultural activities.
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History of Jamaica The History of Jamaica outlined from the Tainos to the present.
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Facts about Jamaica - find out things you never knew. Remind yourself of things Interesting facts about Jamaica, Jamaican life and people, as well as the basics of our
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Jamaican Culture Dive headlong into Jamaican Culture. Learn about our music, religion, traditions, language, food - the elements
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Jamaican Language - A unique means of expression Jamaican Language - Officially it's English, but the words we speak are much more exciting.
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Jamaican Music - A Journey of Discovery Take a tour through Jamaican Music. From the traditional music of Kumina to dancehall music in the 21st century.
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Jamaican Customs and Beliefs Intriguing, diverse and sometimes bizarre, Jamaican customs are deeply entrenched in the lives of the people.
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Jamaican Beaches - each one has its own character. Explore Jamaican beaches. White sand, black sand, calm, windswept, secluded, popular - no two are exactly alike.
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Pictures of Jamaica - Discover our wildlife Pictures of Jamaica - A look at our birds, snakes, iguanas and other creatures.
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Jamaica People - The races behind the faces Jamaica people - very few Jamaicans can trace their roots to a single ethnic group. What races helped to shape Jamaica's people and culture?
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The who and the why behind Real Jamaica Vacations Real Jamaica Vacations - learn more about us
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Jamaican Money - Rates, Pictures, History Jamaican money - latest Jamaican currency rates, pictures, slang names and history.
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