| The island nation of Jamaica in the Caribbean is | | | | world including Jamaica. |
| synonymous with the sun, sand, and sea as also Blue | | | | Where to stay in Jamaica |
| Mountain coffee, rum and reggae. You can indulge in | | | | Jamaica has a fair share of hotels and all-inclusive |
| various water activities such as snorkeling, scuba | | | | resorts, however if it is a family holiday you are |
| diving, deep sea fishing, river rafting and swimming. On | | | | planning, the ideal option would be to stay in Jamaica |
| land you can go horseback riding, hiking, caving and | | | | accommodation rentals comprising private villas, |
| golfing. With so much on offer, it is little wonder it is so | | | | cottages and apartments. The logic is simple; why |
| popular as a family holiday destination. To make your | | | | book a hotel room when you can book a whole home |
| holiday all the more special, there are also many | | | | for the same amount? Apart from the services you |
| Jamaica accommodation rentals comprising private | | | | would normally associate with a hotel, you also get |
| villas, cottages and apartments that you can book for | | | | privacy and space which you would normally |
| the duration of your stay. | | | | associate with a home. Besides, there are some |
| Sightseeing in Jamaica | | | | rentals that especially cater to families, for example, |
| Most of the tourist towns in Jamaica are located on | | | | the Silver Sands villas, a secure community of villas |
| the island's north coast. You can visit Ocho Rios, | | | | located on the north coast of the island. |
| undoubtedly the island's most sought out tourist | | | | These villas encompass a private beach that is |
| destination. You can check out the Dunn's River Falls | | | | perfect for swimming, snorkelling and enjoying a family |
| with their natural staircase of protruding rocks which | | | | picnic. Should you just want to stay indoors, you'll find |
| you can climb. There is the Dolphins Cove nearby | | | | many amenities to keep you busy. These rentals are |
| where you can swim with the dolphins. Head to Negril | | | | well-equipped with amenities such as TV, DVD/CD |
| to view some spectacular sunsets and also to spend | | | | players, Internet etc. You can play board games with |
| time on its world class beaches, notably the Seven | | | | the family or else simply lounge away in the porch or |
| Miles Beach that has consistently been voted amongst | | | | terrace reading your favourite book or taking in the |
| the world in the world. In Negril, you can also visit the | | | | views of the Caribbean Sea. The Silver Sands villas |
| Y.S. Falls where the water falls into seven pools in | | | | also provide childcare facilities and have separate play |
| which you can swim, swing or take a tube ride. You | | | | area for kids. |
| can also spend a fun-filled day in Royal Palm Reserve | | | | Transportation |
| spread across 300 acres of land housing ponds, | | | | Many international airlines go through the Sangster |
| rainforest trails, picnic areas and of course the exotic | | | | International Airport in Montego Bay while there are |
| flora and fauna of the island. | | | | others serve the Norman Manley International Airport in |
| For those interested in arts and the history of the | | | | Kingston. You can reach your destination in Jamaica |
| island, the destination is Kingston where you can | | | | by taxi or bus. If you are staying in Silver Sands villas, |
| browse through art galleries and also shop for some | | | | you have the option to include airport transfers in your |
| great local paintings and wood carvings. One gallery | | | | package. |
| worth a mention is the National Gallery of Jamaica | | | | Miscellaneous |
| housing numerous artifacts, paintings, sculptures, | | | | The local currency is Jamaican dollar. As on May |
| pottery and other pieces of artwork from different | | | | 2010, one US dollar equalled 89 Jamaican dollars. The |
| periods. You can also explore the Luminous Lagoon | | | | US dollar is commonly accepted in villas and markets, |
| whose water contains the rare microbes that glow | | | | however it is wise to carry the local currency along |
| with a greenish neon light giving the lagoon an ethereal | | | | when you go out. |
| quality that can be witnessed in only four places in the | | | | |