Offering beach vacation rentals with the best of both worlds, Jamaica shows a lush history of pirates and beautiful escape to an island with local as well as tropical color. Vacation rentals in Jamaica bring visitors every year to see the famed white sand beaches of Dolphin Cove to swim with the dolphins or enjoy the fascinating gathers of Pelican Bay. From the historical tours of old town Kingston Jamaica, your Jamaica vacation rental will never be far away from what you want to do!
Within in a short distance of beach rentals, Dunn’s River Falls presents a beautiful natural landscape of lush foliage folding around crisp cool waters as they cascade down. Beach front rentals provide the perfect access for divers, swimmers, tanners, and loungers alike on the many shores of Jamaica. Known for fabulous tropical rum based drinks and exquisite Blue Mountain coffee, your beach vacation to Jamaica coxes you to sit back and relax as you listen to the steel drums inviting you to become one of the natives during your visit. Cultural and historical buffs will love the opportunity to explore the museum of Bob Marley, legendary reggae singer, tour 200 year old coffee plantation referred to as the Bloomfield house, or take a walking tour through St. Ann while staying at beach homes in Jamaica.
No matter if your interests are the natural beauty of Jamaica, the historical significance of Jamaica, or the cultural aspects of the Jamaican people; your vacation rental Jamaica is awaiting you. The hardest part might be deciding what to do once you get to the holiday villas. Of course, you could always sit back, listen to the music wafting through the tropical air around your vacation rental in Jamaica, and take your time to decide!
Jamaica Vacation Rentals
Serene, captivating, energetic, and scenic are just some of the words that describe Jamaica. Situated only 90 miles southwest of Cuba, it is the third largest of the Caribbean islands. A stay here will give you the end result that will last a lifetime of memory, particular when you stay in a stunning and spacious vacation rental on this Caribbean island. Jamaica is surrounded by over 200 miles of beaches in places such as Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay and Silver Sands.
Jamaica Beaches
When seeking the best beach on the island, you will be happy to note that there are so many beaches where you can soak up the sun's rays. Fabulous beaches present themselves as long stretch of white sand near all. There are many beaches with gentle surf, golden sands and turquoise waters making them a favorite for families with children and ideal for swimming. Regardless of which beaches you head to, you are bound to have an amazing time. Most vacation rentals come with a pool too. Diving and snorkeling are especially popular and sports equipment is easy to rent at the many kiosks right on the beaches. Montego Bay Marine Park holds many forms of marine life that live under the serene waters.
Jamaica Activities
Plan some time away from your vacation rental and the beaches and tour through the countryside or spend time cruising on the bay.
Tee off at one of several champion golf courses or horseback ride along the beach. If you are looking for adventure, try whitewater rafting or for something a little calmer, there are tennis courts where you can challenge your friends to a match.
The Columbus Park Museum presents the traditional crafts of the island and images of the past lives of the island natives. Historical events of the past can be seen at Seville Great House, which dates back to 1745.
Visit Fern Gully, where you can see hundreds of varieties of ferns. See the ruins of Edinburgh Castle and the statue of Christopher Columbus, the site of the first Spanish settlement in the New World. Climb to the top of 600-foot waterfall Dunn's River falls, a must see spot in Jamaica. Walk along the tranquil Coyaba River garden or go on a "jeep safari" through the Jamaican back-country with an amazing tour guide.
Jamaica Dining
The food and spicy dishes are very distinct, and is known as Jamaican Creole. Authentic island cooking tastes different from any other cuisines you may have sampled, including the celebrated sugar cane, syrup, ice cream, cheese, tea and coffee and of course rum punch. Other cuisines can be found in the resort area restaurants.
Jamaica Shopping
The main shopping areas are Montego Freeport, City Centre and the Holiday Village Shopping Centre. But there is plenty of shopping available for those who love to shop for crafts, native items or works of art. You will find store after store of the usual in the shopping centers and the unique in the Jamaican Tourist authorized stalls. Purchase some home grown merchandise such as Blue Mountain coffee, Appleton rum, Tia Maria liqueur, batik fabrics, and amazing seasonings that are only indigenous to Jamaica. And don't be afraid to bargain with the sellers.
