The time is about right for travelling to the Caribbean; winter is over, the kids have gone back to school and the rainy season has yet to come, warm days and empty beaches. Perfect!  No So!  With confidence returning in the travel trade, it seems that does not apply to the Caribbean.  Bookings to Jamaica have dropped sharply not only for the recession but also because of the gun battles reported in the news recently (2010). 

This has had an impact on the entire area as people cannot differentiate islands and the Caribbean.   As well as the Americans staying away, reports from Barbados, a firm British favourite, suggest empty resorts as well. 

Does this mean bargains?  Of course!   

Spending a peaceful holiday on a beautiful and graceful island is the dream many travellers want to fulfill. An island give you that sizzling weather experience and the water around you spices up the whole environment. Jamaica is one such island located in the Caribbean.

It is the island nation of the Greater Antilles, 234 kilometres in length and 80 kilometres in width. The experience of a holiday in Jamaica is unforgettable. It has the Caribbean’s most gorgeous and marvellous tourist attractions.

If you plan a last minute holiday to Jamaica, you will be relaxed to see the white sand beaches, coral beaches, and cloud-shrouded rainforests and waterfalls. You can treat yourself to some really soothing exotic music too.

The Blue Mountain Peak on this island is a challenge to all trekkers. If you are a bird watcher then a holiday in Jamaica is best for you as this hobby is extremely popular. There are more than 200 native species present here and at least 25 of these are endemic.

People who prefer Caribbean holidays usually opt for Jamaica to spend their time as it is the Caribbean’s third largest island with six main tourist regions. These tourist regions are: Mandeville, Negril, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, The South Coast, Kingston and Port Antonio. All these islands are high tourist attractors and if you are planning for a holiday in Jamaica, make sure that you are not missing out.

The island of Jamaica is one of the most favourite places people love to go for their holidays. You too should plan an exciting holiday to one of these Caribbean islands. Out of all the islands in the Caribbean, the most popular holiday destination is Jamaica.

Jamaica is the ideal tourist destination with its beautiful beaches. The smiling sun over Jamaica fascinates and charms each and every visitor. If you are looking to spend a relaxing holiday sunbathing on the beach, then Jamaica is the place to be.

Jamaica is a place which consists of mountains, beaches and to top it all – rich culture. This is a place meant for people of all ages. Music is the life blood that flows through the body of every person living in Jamaica. Partying and exciting nightlife is an integral part of Jamaica.

Don’t miss going to Blue Lagoon

You cannot miss visiting Blue Lagoon when you go to Jamaica for your holidays. It is one of the most attractive places you could ever wish to visit. One of the reasons why this place is popular is because a lot of Hollywood movies have been shot here. The colour of the lagoon is said to change every few hours during the day. The colour keeps changing to jade or emerald. You can also take a dip in the clear waters of Blue Lagoon.

If you are looking for a cheap holiday, you should browse online to get your hands on a few exciting offers. The Internet is one place where you will definitely find cheap holiday tours to Jamaica.

If you are looking to get married, or already married and looking for a destination to keep your marriage alive, then come to Jamaica for your holidays. Jamaica is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world and gives you a chance to live the reggae life.

Holidays in Jamaica are cheap because the exchange rates for Jamaican dollars or the JA$ is pretty good. Most people you will find in Jamaica are very warm and helpful.

Getting married on your holiday

50 percent of the marriages happening on the island of Jamaica today are tourist marriages. Jamaica has become a hotspot for marriages and honeymoons. So, if you want to propose love for your beloved or even after years of marriage together, Jamaica is a great place to visit.

Food in Jamaica

While people will tell you that the food in Jamaica is a spicy affair, there is a unique blend of cuisines here. Jamaican cuisine tends towards the Caribbean variety and has a number of dishes that are worth trying. When on your holiday in Jamaica, do not forget to try the ackee and saltfish for a uniquely Jamaican experience.

Jamaica is an extremely beautiful place to go for a holiday. It is one of the most exotic islands in the Caribbean and is considered as having the World’s most pure and pristine beaches. Jamaica makes for an enchanting and captivating holiday. There are many cheap holidays available to Jamaica, which can be found by scouring one of the numerous holiday websites.

Sights to explore
Jamaican beaches are filled with pure white sand and crystal blue water. This will make a visit to the beach a highly relaxing experience. Jamaica has 14 parishes in al,l and each of them has their own unique feel. Whilst travelling around Jamaica you can experience the local delicacies and snack on some roast corn or roast fish from one of the roadside vendors. Jamaican cuisine is well known around the world.

The delicious cuisine of Jamaica
If you have the time, you should also visit Boston which is situated in Portland. It is well known for its Jamaican Jerk Pork. Dishes such as curried goat, stew peas and rice and Jamaica’s national dish, ackee and saltfish are also well worth a try.

With the amount of cheap holidays available to Jamaica today, you should visit at least once in your lifetime, although once you’ve been you are guaranteed to want to return time and time again!

If you are unable to decide on a perfect holiday destination, Jamaica may be the right place to be. The beauty of Jamaica continues to motivate people to keep visiting and spend some quality time holidaying with their family or friends. In the past, holidaying in Jamaica was only considered by wealthy and famous people. However, today things have changed a lot and holidaying in Jamaica has become extremely affordable.

Many tourist resorts in Jamaica offer great holiday deals to its visitors. People have different interests and holidaying in Jamaica offers visitors with an opportunity to do what interests them the most. If you are looking forward to spend relaxed holidays, then Jamaica is just the place to be. For other people, holidaying in Jamaica is a great option because of its strong reggae and cultural atmosphere, and the laid-back nature of the country.

Jamaica has an extremely rich culture and history. You can have an all inclusive holiday package in Jamaica which includes live shows as well as great restaurants. Also, when holidaying in Jamaica, its local cuisines and great beer are worth trying out. Moreover, you can enjoy the tropical fruits available out there.

When you plan to spend your holiday in Jamaica, you need to make sure that you select the appropriate place for accommodation. There are plenty of hotels and resorts available in Jamaica offering great holiday deals. So, if you want to enjoy the ultimate holidaying experience, Jamaica is the right place to visit.

Holidays to Jamaica have become more popular in recent years with the Brits and with tourists worldwide, and it is easy to see why.

There are the Blue Mountains and rolling hills, coral reefs and white, sandy beaches. Dunn’s River Falls are amazing with a view to take your breath away. Jamaica is one of the most popular areas of the Caribbean and is the third largest Caribbean island, including popular resorts such as Montego Bay and Kingston.

Montego Bay is the most lively resort with bars, shops, water sports and parasailing as well as a wealth of other activities. Negril is much more relaxed with seven miles of golden beaches.

For those seeking shopping on city breaks, then Ocho Rios is probably the best bet with duty free shopping and plenty of attractions.

Watch out for the Jazz Festival in January and the Bob Marley celebration in February as two great events to visit for alone. Flights from London Gatwick take around 10 hours and the currency is the Jamaican dollar.

Holidays in Jamaica are like a trip to paradise, and if recent reports that Brits want experiences in their holidays are true, then you could do no better with options such as bamboo rafting, swimming with dolphins and diving with the fish.

Earlier this month, British Airways started to operate flights with its new long haul air plane to be introduced to the BA fleet in almost eight years.

The new Boeing 777-200ER aircraft was delivered to the airline earlier this year and has been prepared for flight duty at the Cardiff Airport’s British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC) centre.

The new plane has had new in-flight entertainment systems installed along with BA’s World Traveller and Club World products. This month the Boeing 777-200ER will start running flights to Washington.

Garry Copeland, the airline’s director of engineering, said: ‘Our engineers in Cardiff have done a fantastic job in preparing the new aircraft for service. These were some of the most complex modifications ever carried out at BAMC but once again they have risen to the challenge. Their work will help us to continue to deliver the high levels of customer service our customers expect.’

British Airways is set to receive another three Boeing 777-200 aircraft later this year.

Thanks to this new expansion of the fleet, BA will be able to extend its flights to Las Vegas, Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt and Jamaica amongst other great destinations for holidays.

In terms of affordability, Jamaica is the number one destination for holidays for the Brits according to research that calculated affordability on a currency basis.

The International Currency Exchange (Ice) based its research on the recent fluctuations in exchanges rates and discovered that the British sterling strengthened in value by just under 24 per cent versus the Jamaican dollar in 2009.

The next holiday destinations on the list were Iceland whose Krona lost 23 per cent in value versus sterling followed by Poland in third place when the Polish zloty fell by 19 per cent in value against the sterling.

Next was the Hungarian florint followed by the yuan in China, as sterling strengthened by 17 per cent and almost 13 per cent respectively.

Ice head of marketing Andrew Hamilton said:

“Jamaica offers the best of a lot of worlds for holidaymakers - sun, great beaches and fantastic value against the pound. But closer to home we’re seeing some real holiday hotspots emerge offering fantastic value for money - notably Croatia, Turkey and Bulgaria.”

Earlier this year, Ice released figures showing that the euro was the most popular currency for Brits closely followed by the US dollar and then the baht from Thailand.

The Maldives and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt are just two of the holiday destinations that will be receiving new flights from British Airways this winter as the airway carrier extends its winter flight schedule.

Sharm el Sheikh and the Maldives extra flights will commence on the 25th October and will fly three weekly services from London’s Gatwick airport.

It is the first service British Airways has run to the Maldives and it will be flying to Male, whilst the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh spells a return for the airline.

According to the British Airways head of UK & Ireland Sales, Richard Tams, these extra services will be ‘a real winner with customers’ who can benefit from direct holidays to these destinations. He stated:

“They are both perfect holiday destinations, known for their great beaches and fantastic diving. We’re particularly pleased to be serving a completely new destination, the Maldives, and returning to Sharm El Sheikh. We expect both routes to perform well.”

Other destinations to receive new flights from British Airways include the Dominic Republic, Jamaica and Las Vegas, also due to start in October.