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Dance to a pulsating reggae beat and spend days lazing on coconut-white beaches lapped by turquoise seas on holidays to Jamaica

Jamaica's cosmopolitan capital Kingston combines bustling yellow tin-roofed reggae bars with the manicured gardens of stately colonial mansions. Its sheltered port is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Jamaica's second city, Montego Bay, is a magnet for beach-lovers who want to stretch out along the 15 miles of coast. The majestic Blue Mountains hover over the rugged coastline and fine sandy beaches of laid-back Portland. The endless shores of Westmoreland sparkle as sun-lovers soak up the rays, and reggae fans flock to Bob Marley's birthplace near St Ann's palm tree-fringed bays.
 

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  • Active types: A kaleidoscopic underwater world of fish and corals beckons to snorkellers just off the shore. Divers can head for the depths. The less active can hop aboard a glass-bottomed boat to see rays and barracudas elegantly gliding below.
  • Kids & teens: Get up close and personal with rays, swim with friendly dolphins and see “pirates” interact with deadly sharks at Dolphin Cove, one of Jamaica's finest water-themed parks. Round off the day with a kayak trip.
  • Romance: Snuggle up on a jitney carriage ride through plantations of sweet-smelling sugar cane and coffee fields. At Prospect Plantation see vivid butterflies and hear stories of Jamaica's colonial past. 
  • Grown-up families: Dunn's River Falls draws thrill-seekers and photographers to its dramatic waterfall of cascading waters over rocks and boulders. Watch congas of drenched climbers making their way from the beach to the top.
  • Shopping: Jamaica is a shopper's paradise. Find good deals on Rasta shirts and carved wooden geckos at artisans' stalls. Glistening diamond bangles and colourful sarongs tempt you into the shopping malls of Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.
  • Nightlife: Neon-lit discos, trendy bars and romantic meals under the stars provide fabulously memorable evenings. If you really want to get Jamaica's vibe, head for a beach party and pick up the energetic reggae beat with locals. 
  • Free & cheap: Hire a horse, saddle up and head to the beach for an exhilarating trot. You can cool off by riding in the sea. Cheaper still, take a stroll and let the soft white sands cover your toes as you walk.


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