Spring Break vacation in Jamaica

Jamaica is the third largest island of the Caribbean, positioned near southern region of Cuba. Jamaican hospitality is famous all over the globe. As well, the island is also famous for abundance of coffee, music, rum and many picturesque beaches. Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril are the main beaches of Jamaica and all of them are eye-catching and famous for plain turquoise Caribbean waters.

A Jamaican spring break vacation is a nice opportunity to explore the beaches of Jamaica and observe the natural glory of the island. That is why Jamaica is the perfect destination for spring break to savor everything that is available on the beaches.

If you want to laze around in the sun, sea and sand, then Jamaica is the right choice to do all these things. Jamaica is the place that offers something special for everyone. During Jamaica spring break vacation, tourists can enjoy many water sports and adventure games including windsurfing, sailing, water sailing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing.

The nightlife during spring breaks at Jamaica is always unique, due to the abundance of open-air bars and nightclubs. There are numerous open-air bars in Jamaica and most of them are sited on the beach. Here you can relish the steamy climate all through the day and night.

You can have an experience of island life at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaretville, which is famous for exclusive music, a rock climbing wall and swinging sky chairs. One of the important things about the Margaretville is that here spring breakers can dance until 6AM.

The Jamaica city provides spring break pass for VIP entrance to bars, clubs and parties, so you can enjoy the parties purchasing these passes. International tourists can start their Jamaica spring break vacation from Montego Bay, as there is an international airport at Montego.

After landing to the airport, you can go to any resort and can find accommodation there. The Montego Bay offers a wide range of activities to the spring breakers. Here you can enjoy Bamboo River rafting and swimming in the waterfalls of Dunn’s River.

Apart from that, you can also make Jamaica spring break vacation more pleasurable by visiting several interior areas of Jamaica. Tourists can go to the interior areas of Jamaica by using the facility of Jeep Safari. Many four-wheel drive jeeps are available there to take you through the rivers, mangrove forests and huge mountains. There is a stop at a river where you have to climb up a chain of waterfalls and natural ponds. The Jeep Safari is available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in a week.

Tourists can also enjoy Horseback Riding at Chukka Blue horseback riding track. It is nice opportunity to take horseback ride, which starts from the Blue Hotel Estate and ends at the Greta House. The Horseback riding is available on every Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.

Jungle River Tubing is another exciting activity, which should not be missed during Jamaica spring break vacation. The adventurous activity can be experienced at the Great River.

Here you can also enjoy swimming, food, and drinks during the journey. Thus, Jamaica is a perfect destination to relish spring breaks.

Walking Tours in Jamaica

There are some things that one just can’t see very well from a moving vehicle. For this reason, it is a good idea to find guided walking tours in Jamaica, so that you can see historic places that you may not otherwise see. Guided walking tours are available in most areas of Jamaica, and you can usually get information concerning these tours through your hotels concierge.

In Kingston, start at Fort Charles, which is the oldest of the six fortresses in the city. From there, go to the Royal Artillery Store, which is also called Giddy House and the Victoria Albert Battery. Next, visit the HMJS Cagaway. This is a former Royal Naval Station. Head north along Church Street. You should see the Parade Grounds on your left.

The Parade Ground was once called the Chocolata Hole. There is a monument in front of the Parade Ground that is made out of an old ship mast. Be sure to check it out. Across from the mast, you will see the Royal Engineer’s Arch. Even the Post Office is historical. It was built in the 18th century. From the arch, continue north, and you will find St. Peter’s Anglican Church. Be sure to check out the graveyard while you are there. The church has been there since 1726.

Continue on Church Street until you get to Tower Street. Off of Tower, take a left on Love Lane, and then a right on the next street, and a left on Gaol Street. Old Gaol is a 17th century jail house. Continue to the end of Gaol Street and turn left on New. You will find the Old Navel Hospital on New Street.

Other sites of interest, which will be within walking distance in Kingston, include Morgan’s Harbour Hotel, the Courthouse, and the plaque where Fort Rupert once stood.

In Montego Bay, start just north of Walter Fletcher Beach, and visit Fort Montego, Old Fort Craft Park, Georgian House, Sam Sharpe Square, The Cage, Burcell Memorial Baptist Church, and the St. James Parish Church. Interesting guided walking tours in Montego Bay include the Accompang Maroon Tour and the John’s Hall Adventure Tour.

In Port Antonio, visit the Central Square, where the old clock tower is, the courthouse, the Village of St. George Shopping Mall, the Titchfield Peninsula, Folly Beach, Fort George, the Titchfield Hotel (once owned by Errol Flynn), the De Montevin Lodge, Christ Church, Musgrave Market, Port Antonio Marina, and the Boundbrook Wharf.

Note that if you are taking an unguided walking tour, you may have to fend off hustlers on the street. If this is going to be your first trip to Jamaica, stick with the guided walking tours, and save the unguided tours for your next trip. Also, remember that it is very hot in Jamaica. Be sure that you carry bottled or canteened water along with you, and wear a hat to protect your head from the sun, as well as sunscreen.  Take your time and enjoy the sites, and rest in the shade often.

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