About
Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean, part of North America's island region. It is known as the home of reggae music, and it is also known for its beaches and for Blue Mountain coffee. Its formal name is the Commonwealth of Jamaica.
What a visit offers
- Music: Reggae is the island's best-known sound, and listening to it is one of the most direct ways to feel the country's culture.
- Beaches: The island's coastline is the reason many visitors come, and a beach day makes a natural centre for a trip.
- Coffee: Blue Mountain coffee is grown in the island's mountains and is the country's most celebrated export, well suited to anyone who enjoys coffee.
Planning your visit
Because Jamaica is a whole country rather than a single site, the best approach is to choose a few areas to focus on. The beaches, the music scene and the mountain coffee regions are quite different experiences, so deciding which of these matters most to you will help shape your route. Travel between places on the island can take time, so allowing for distance is wise.
Jamaica suits travellers who want a relaxed Caribbean holiday with a strong musical identity. If reggae, sea and good coffee appeal to you, the island offers all three in one place.
