Jamaica is a country of rhythm, sun-drenched beaches, warm tropical breezes and rich cultural heritage.
Jamaica, the third-largest island in the Caribbean, carries a powerful attitude to life, the keyword is "respect". It is used as a greeting as well as a farewell, it should prevent the people from interrelated disrespect.
The Jamaicans say "Out of Many, One People", it reflects Jamaica's diverse heritage. As diverse as its heritage are Jamaica's attractions - they offer something for every vacationer!
Oli and I decided on a week-long island-exploration by car… and it was a good decision. We were able to discover not only the touristy parts of the "Island in the Sun" but also were able to take a brief look behind the scenes, experience a little bit of the real Jamaican life. We learned that there is "no problem, yah man", that certain things will "soon come" and the rhythm of reggae defines the rhythm of life.
Click on the links below to learn more about and to see my pictures of Jamaica:
For those interested, here's our route around Jamaica:
Day 1 (Saturday)
Austrian Airlines OS 9568: Tobago - Montego Bay (06:15 p.m. - 08:25 p.m.)
Pick-up of our rental car at Island Car Rental
Night in Montego Bay
Day 2 (Sunday)
Montego Bay - Ocho Rios - Port Antonio
Total distance covered: 210 km
Day 3 (Monday)
Port Antonio and Surroundings
Total distance covered: 25 km
Day 4 (Tuesday)
Rio Grande River Rafting, Somerset Falls
Total distance covered: 33 km
Day 5 (Wednesday)
Port Antonio - Blue Mountains - Kingston - Spanish Town - Mandeville - Black River
Total distance covered: 265 km
Day 6 (Thursday)
Black River - Bamboo Ave - YS Falls - Appleton Rum Estate - Black River
Total distance covered: 76 km
Day 7 (Friday)
Black River Rafting Tour - South Coast - Montego Bay
Total distance covered: 98 km
Day 8 (Saturday)
Montego Bay, Relaxing @ Doctor's Cave Beach
Total distance covered: 20 km
Austrian Airlines OS 9568: Montego Bay - ... (09:45 p.m. - ...)
Day 9 (Sunday)
... - Vienna (... - 02:30 p.m.)
Jamaica Tourist Board
Lonely Planet - Destination Jamaica
Bob Marley
Holiday Autos
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