Jamaica Holidays

Like many of the Caribbean islands, Jamiaca is blessed with white sands and turquoise sea so get out and explore the coves and bays on a catamaran and sailing cruise! See more of the island by taking a day trip to secluded coves and private beaches or enjoy a romantic sunset cruise as the sun melts into the horizon.

Jamaica has some of the best hotels in the Caribbean and there is nothing better than heading to the swim-up bar and enjoying a cocktail in the sun. Hotels have great night life and entertainment on the island and the beaches are clean and safe. Better still, many hotels include non-motorised watersports in their packages so you can sail, kayak and snorkel to your heart's content. A great way to get all the family involved.

The Hip Strip or Gloucester Avenue is the place to be seen in Montego Bay during the day and night, with over 60 shops and 35 restaurants and bars lining the street ranging from local arts, crafts and cuisine to more familiar branded restaurants and bars. Jamaica is famous for its melting pot of local and lively flavours, foodies can enjoy national favourites jerk chicken and pork, to goat curries, salt fish, beef patties, pepperpot soup and conch stew. The callaloo and pickled mackerel salad is also worth sampling. Once satisfied, spend the evening in Rick’s Café, an island institution founded in 1974 that's widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to catch the sunset, drawing a large crowd daily to catch its stunning views.

Not all of Jamaica's beaches boast lively attractions and busy sands, if you're after a more secluded spot there are plenty of places to put up your umbrella in peace. Frenchman's Cove Beach is a picturesque stretch with clean sand, azure waters and a cocktail service on the shore, perfect for those wanting a relaxed afternoon. Sitting pretty just off the coast of Kingston is the small and uninhabited island of Lime Cay – there are no facilities on the island (a 15-minute boat ride from Port Royal) so be sure to bring your own snorkel and a picnic. Sundays see many locals visit the island. Or step off the tourist trail at Treasure Beach, it's low-key sands great for an afternoon of lounging.

You won’t be able to visit Jamaica without hearing the familiar sounds of Bob Marley played in bars and on beaches, so a visit to the Bob Marley Museum is well worth it. Designated a Jamaican Heritage Site, his original house has been preserved just as it was. Visit his recording studio, see a selection of his favourite clothing and get a glimpse of all of his gold and platinum awards from around the world. In the adjacent theatre, performances are screened from his ‘One Love Peace Concert’ in 1978.

Take a trip to Falmouth one evening and see this rather unusual spectacle. Glistening Waters’ luminous lagoon is one of only three of its type in the world, where microscopic organisms in the water glow at night when disturbed to create a naturally-lit phosphorescent lagoon. Night cruises are the best way to get out on the water and experience enchanting views from your boat.