written by
Andy Turner
updated 7/19/2021
Left just as it was when he died, Noël Coward’s former home offers a poignant insight into his life, and with a spectacular location above the St Mary coastline, Firefly has the ultimate “room with a view”.
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#02 Nightlife
From stageshows like Rebel Salute or Reggae Sumfest Dropdown content, to legendary street dances and the best clubs in Kingston Dropdown content, Montego Bay Dropdown content and Negril Dropdown content, Jamaica’s nightlife scene is unforgettable.
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#03 Kingston Dropdown content
The cultural heart of the nation, Jamaica’s atmospheric capital holds museums to Marley Dropdown content, galleries galore, blissful public parks and some simply brilliant bars, restaurants and clubs.
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#04 Ackee and saltfish
Sample the national dish, a delectable and addictive combination of salt cod and the little-known ackee fruit.
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#05 Take a boat cruise
The catamarans, sail-swathed pirate boats and souped-up pirogues that cruise Jamaica’s coastline offer a wonderful perspective of the island as well as access to some of its best snorkelling spots.
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#06 Blue Lagoon Dropdown content
Jamaica abounds with turquoise swimming holes, but their king is undoubtedly Portland’s Blue Lagoon, where deliciously cool spring water layers over salty seawater from the blue depths below.
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#07 Hiking in the Blue Mountains Dropdown content
Cool, misty and fragrant with coffee and wild ginger flowers, the Blue Mountains Dropdown content are perfect hiking territory, the ultimate challenge being the highest point in Jamaica, Blue Mountain Peak.
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#08 Beaches
From the north coast’s strips of fine white sand to the wind-whipped breakers and black volcanic sand in the south, Jamaica’s shoreline is immensely varied – but the Caribbean sea is always warm and inviting.
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#09 Port Royal Dropdown content
This former pirate haunt bristles with character, and is also the jumping-off point for the clear waters of nearby Lime Cay.
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#10 National Gallery Dropdown content
This Kingston institution offers the country’s premier collection of work by Jamaican artists.
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#11 River rafting
A glide through the cool waters of one of Jamaica’s rivers is a beguiling way to see the countryside.
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#12 Negril sunsets Dropdown content
Right at the island’s western tip, Negril Dropdown content is in pole position for the best sunset-watching in Jamaica.
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#13 Treasure Beach Dropdown content
With its laid-back atmosphere, Treasure Beach offers a restorative antidote to the north coast resorts.
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#14 Waterfalls
Jamaica’s waterfalls are a delight: clamber up Dunn’s River Dropdown content, swing over the water at YS or enjoy a natural jacuzzi at Reach.
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#15 Pelican Bar
Perched on stilts 1km from the shore, this ramshackle bar is a unique place to catch the sunset.
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Travel advice for Jamaica
written by
Andy Turner
updated 7/19/2021
