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- When it comes to the Caribbean countries, it's hard to pick just one. But Jamaica is a great choice because it has so many different landscapes, to suit every taste.
From jungles and waterfalls to paradise beaches, these are the reasons why Jamaica is the best Caribbean destination!
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Jamaica - Jamaica is an island that sits right in the middle of the Caribbean. Click through this gallery to learn more about this beautiful country!
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Meaning - The word Jamaica has indigenous origins and it means 'land of wood and water.'
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Discovery - Jamaica was the second territory in the Americas to be discovered by Christopher Columbus.
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Language - Because it was a British colony, the most widely spoken language is English.
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Gastronomy - The typical food is Ackee, a local fruit that is usually served with fish.
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Gastronomy - Even though it's a fruit, after it's cooked, Ackee tastes like scrambled eggs.
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Gastronomy - Another very popular Jamaican dish is jerk chicken, which is prepared with lemon and spices.
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Culture - Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae, a music genre widely popularized by Bob Marley.
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Museum - The house where he used to live is now a museum open to tourists.
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Icon - Another Jamaican icon is Usain Bolt, who is considered the fastest man in the world.
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Destination - Of all the Caribbean destinations, Jamaica is one of the most popular among tourists.
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How to get there - Many tourists get there on cruise ships that do trips round the Caribbean islands.
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How to get there - Others prefer flying to the capital Kingston.
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Capital - Even though it's the easiest place to fly to, Kingston isn't exactly the most popular city among travelers.
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Touristic point - Montego Bay is actually the area with most tourist affluence in Jamaica.
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Weather - In Montego Bay, the weather is warm all year round.
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Tourism - If you prefer an all-inclusive experience, Montego Bay offers many luxury resorts.
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Paradise - Ocho Rios is another sought after city by tourists travelling to the country.
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Route - If you're heading to Ocho Rios from Kingston, make sure you stop by Somerset Falls, which is on the way.
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Attraction - One of the most famous attractions in Ocho Rios is the Blue Hole.
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Cave - It is a beautiful natural pool in the middle of the forest, filled with bright blue water.
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Waterfall - To top it all off, there are beautiful waterfalls feeding the Blue Hole.
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Port Antonio - Port Antonio is also one of the most recommended regions to visit in Jamaica.
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Distance - Port Antonio is 100 km away from Ocho Rios.
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Attraction - But it's so worth it! One of the most beautiful spots is the Blue lagoon.
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Movies - That's where some scenes of the 1980s movie 'Blue Lagoon,' featuring Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins, were shot.
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Beach - The Frenchman's Cove is one of the most visited beaches in Port Antonio.
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Frenchman's Cove - A crystal clear water river flows into this beach, which is surrounded by two cliffs.
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Jamaica - All these beautiful pictures make you want to book your flight, right?!
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Next stop? - It's not a cheap travel destination, but if you plan in advance, it might be your next one!
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This is why Jamaica is the best Caribbean destination
- When it comes to the Caribbean countries, it's hard to pick just one. But Jamaica is a great choice because it has so many different landscapes, to suit every taste.
From jungles and waterfalls to paradise beaches, these are the reasons why Jamaica is the best Caribbean destination!
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Jamaica - Jamaica is an island that sits right in the middle of the Caribbean. Click through this gallery to learn more about this beautiful country!
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Meaning - The word Jamaica has indigenous origins and it means 'land of wood and water.'
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Discovery - Jamaica was the second territory in the Americas to be discovered by Christopher Columbus.
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Language - Because it was a British colony, the most widely spoken language is English.
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Gastronomy - The typical food is Ackee, a local fruit that is usually served with fish.
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Gastronomy - Even though it's a fruit, after it's cooked, Ackee tastes like scrambled eggs.
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Gastronomy - Another very popular Jamaican dish is jerk chicken, which is prepared with lemon and spices.
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Culture - Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae, a music genre widely popularized by Bob Marley.
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Museum - The house where he used to live is now a museum open to tourists.
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Icon - Another Jamaican icon is Usain Bolt, who is considered the fastest man in the world.
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Destination - Of all the Caribbean destinations, Jamaica is one of the most popular among tourists.
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How to get there - Many tourists get there on cruise ships that do trips round the Caribbean islands.
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How to get there - Others prefer flying to the capital Kingston.
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Capital - Even though it's the easiest place to fly to, Kingston isn't exactly the most popular city among travelers.
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Touristic point - Montego Bay is actually the area with most tourist affluence in Jamaica.
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Weather - In Montego Bay, the weather is warm all year round.
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Tourism - If you prefer an all-inclusive experience, Montego Bay offers many luxury resorts.
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Paradise - Ocho Rios is another sought after city by tourists travelling to the country.
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Route - If you're heading to Ocho Rios from Kingston, make sure you stop by Somerset Falls, which is on the way.
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Attraction - One of the most famous attractions in Ocho Rios is the Blue Hole.
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Cave - It is a beautiful natural pool in the middle of the forest, filled with bright blue water.
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Waterfall - To top it all off, there are beautiful waterfalls feeding the Blue Hole.
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Port Antonio - Port Antonio is also one of the most recommended regions to visit in Jamaica.
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Distance - Port Antonio is 100 km away from Ocho Rios.
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Attraction - But it's so worth it! One of the most beautiful spots is the Blue lagoon.
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Movies - That's where some scenes of the 1980s movie 'Blue Lagoon,' featuring Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins, were shot.
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Beach - The Frenchman's Cove is one of the most visited beaches in Port Antonio.
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Frenchman's Cove - A crystal clear water river flows into this beach, which is surrounded by two cliffs.
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Jamaica - All these beautiful pictures make you want to book your flight, right?!
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Next stop? - It's not a cheap travel destination, but if you plan in advance, it might be your next one!
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30 reasons why Jamaica is the best Caribbean destination
Jamaica is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean
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This island right in the middle of the Caribbean has become increasingly popular in the past few years. Jamaica is a sanctuary for nature and beaches, which is why it attracts so many tourists from around the world.
Click through this gallery to learn more about Bob Marley's birthplace!
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