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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

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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)??
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Waterfall

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Jamaica Travel Videos

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Top 10 in Negril, Jamaica
Check out the best things to do and see when visiting Negril, Jamaica.
Kingston Jamaica
Very short film of Jamaican life with focus on Red Stripe beer.
Negril Jamaica -Summers in Paradise
This video highlights the summers I spent in Negril, Jamaica in 1998 through 2001.
Jamaica Tourist Board Commercial
Once you go, you know Commercial for TV and Cinema, 2006. Family version
SampampS Tavern Spring Break Party March 28 2008 in Kellits, Jamaica
See this highlight video of the 2008 Easter Monday dance and make plans to be there in 2009 The SampS Tavern is doing it again this Spring with ...
Jamaican Jungle
A guided tour through the jungle where find a marijuana field.
Sunset Beach Resort Montego Bay Jamaica
Amidst swaying palms, shimmering water and beautiful beaches, the casual, all-inclusive Sunset Beach Resort amp Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica offers ...
Together Against Violence - Jamaica
December 2001 Bennetlands is a ghetto community in the heart of Kingston, Jamaicas capital city - home to 5000 inhabitants - half of them under ...
No Bada Me Bwoy - Jamaican Patois
Jamaican Patois a language to confuse slavers, today kids are creating text language..
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Samantha Brown visits Montego Bay, a popular Jamaican destination.
Jamaica - Crocodile George in Black River
Our guide took us 4 miles up the Black River searching for Crodoiles. There are upwards of 200 crocs that have been counted. Our guide found George.
Jamaica Sunset
Jamaica Sunset at Jamzen Cousins Cove
The Next Big Thing in Kingston, Jamaica
This is part two of our road show and this time The Next Big Thing team touches down in Kingston Jamaica We met some amazing musicians and ...
Learn to Speak Jamaican
UNICEF UK Youth Voice trip to Jamaica UNICEF Youth Adviser Joel takes lessons in Patois the Jamaican language from a young man from the ...
History of Slavery in Jamaica
French, English and Spaniards brought African slaves to Jamaica, the Moroons resisted and do so to this day.

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    Jamaica Travel Itinerary

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    East of Kingston
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    Ocho Rios and around
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