Everybody knows Jamaica as the home of Bob Marley, but there’s more to it than just reggae and Rastafarians. The third largest island in the Caribbean, it has wonderful white-sand beaches, mountains, waterfalls, wildlife and some of the best coffee in the world. Kingston is its lively capital, a world all its own. The main tourist resorts are Negril, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and to some degree Port Antonio. Negril boasts one of the longest beaches in the country, with watersports you’d expect in a lively resort. Venture a little way along the coast and you’ll find ‘the real Jamaica’ with fishing villages like Treasure Beach and Oracabessa providing quieter retreats. Ever since Errol Flynn cavorted here with his Hollywood pals in the 1930s and '40s, travelers have regarded Jamaica as one of the most alluring of the Caribbean islands. Its beaches, mountains and carnal red sunsets regularly appear in the world's tourist brochures, and - unlike other nearby islands - it caters to all comers. You can choose a private villa with your own private beach, carouse until dawn at a party-hearty resort, or throw yourself into the island's life. A trip to Jamaica may include river rafting, waterfall climbing, horseback riding, beachcombing, ballooning, diving, mountain biking, snorkeling or just relaxing in a swaying hammock watching the sunet. Ocho Rios was once a sleepy fishing village, and while there are now resort facilities, the town has kept something of the drowsy atmosphere of a small-town. One of its most stunning sights is Dunn’s River Falls, a crystal water stairway which leads to the nearby botanical gardens. Ocho Rios is known as the garden-lover’s paradise. Dating back to 1492, Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second-largest city and one of the most modern in the Caribbean. The crafts market is an exciting place to participate in the old game of barter. Those seeking heavy-duty nightlife can visit Kingston with its myriad styles of architecture - from colonial structures to modern skyscrapers and high-rise hotels. Another attraction is the Bob Marley Museum. Reggae fans will delight in touring the home of the late singer. Dive opportunities are found all over the island with the highest concentration of dive facilities at Negril which also offers sailing, water-skiing, deep-sea fishing, parasailing and windsurfing. Despite development, it has maintained its rustic character. Negril is blessed with quiet hideaways and spectacular sunsets. And while you're in Jamaica, don't forget to sample the famous Blue Mountain coffee - perhaps the best in the world. TOP Contents © Kola Nut Travel, Inc. * All Rights Reserved