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Rightly famous for its beaches and music, beautiful, brash Jamaica is much more besides. There's certainly plenty of white sand, turquoise sea and swaying palm trees, but there are also spectacular mountains and rivers, tumbling waterfalls and cactus-strewn savannah plains. Far more than just a resort, the island also boasts vibrant towns and cities such as sprawling Kingston , which inspired the music of Bob Marley and countless other home-grown reggae superstars.

Jamaica is a country with a swagger in its step - proud of its history, sporting success and musical genius - but also with a weight upon its shoulders. The island faces the familiar problems of a developing country, including dramatic inequality of wealth and social tensions that occasionally spill over into localized violence and worldwide headlines. As a result Jamaicans are as renowned for being as sharp, sassy and straight-talking as they are laid-back and hip. People don't beat around the bush here, and this can sometimes make them appear rude or uncompromising. Particularly around the big resorts, this direct approach is taken to extremes at times, with harassment reaching irritating levels.

But there's absolutely no reason to be put off. As a foreign visitor, the chances of encountering any trouble are minuscule, and the Jamaican authorities have spent millions making sure the

island treats its tourists right. As the birthplace of the " all-inclusive " hotel, Jamaica is well suited to those travellers who want to head straight from plane to beach, never leaving their hotel compound. But to get any sense of the country at all, you'll need to do some exploring. It's undoubtedly worth it, as this is an island packed with first-class attractions, oozing with character, and rich with a musical and cultural heritage; if you're a reggae fan, you're in heaven.

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from Jamaica to Cuba

Elena, Moscow says "I`m planning a trip from Dominican Republic to Cuba, visiting Haiti and Jamaica. How can I get from JAmaica to Cuba (or from Cuba to JAmaica)??
I hope it`ll be not very expensive advises."

Waterfall

Corinne says "We drove 3 hours hung over and I got sick on our way to the waterfalls, but it was worth it. Beautiful!"

• Ocho Rios and around Jamaica Travel Videos
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  With its high-rise blocks, buzzing jet skis and duty-free stores, the classic resort town of Ocho Rios typifies the commercial feel of Jamaica's north coast. - Jamaica
  

• East of Kingston Jamaica Travel Videos
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  The main route east out of Kingston, Windward Road, follows the coastline. - Jamaica
  

• Blue Mountains and Portland Jamaica Travel Videos
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  Towering behind Kingston, the Blue Mountains - named for the mists that colour them from a distance - are an unbroken, undulating spine across Jamaica's easternmost parishes. - Jamaica
  

• Kingston Jamaica Travel Videos
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  Fast, furious and fascinating, KINGSTON is unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean. - Jamaica
  

• Western Jamaica Travel Videos
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  Home to two of the island's busiest resorts, western Jamaica is firmly on the tourist track. - Jamaica
  

• South coast Jamaica Travel Videos
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  If you want to catch a glimpse of Jamaica as it was before the tourist boom, head south . - Jamaica