How to Find Luxury Hotels in Jamaica

Jamaica, an island in the Caribbean, is a popular destination for those seeking vacations full of sun, clear waters and island weather. Jamaica has enough opportunities for entertainment to please just about any traveler.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Choose Luxury Accommodations in Jamaica

1. Make reservations at Kingston's famous and luxurious Jamaica Pegasus by calling [phone] or by visiting its Web site (see Resources below), if you're interested in staying in the city.
2. Stay in Boscobel on Jamaica's northern coast, located within 15 minutes of Ocho Rios. This destination is more peaceful and quiet than Ocho Rios and the average price for luxury accommodations is about $125 per night.
3. Stay at the Rose Hall Resort & Country Club in Montego Bay. It is on the site of a sugar plantation from the 1700s; room prices average a little more than $200 per night.
4. Select luxury accommodations at an all-inclusive resort such as one of the Sandals or Couples resorts in Negril. Prices vary, but you'll have your meals, drinks and a good deal of your entertainment covered in the total cost of your stay.
5. Select luxury accommodations near Doctor's Cave Beach in Montego Bay. You'll find a full range of amenities and features here; prices average about $125 per night.

Travel Around Jamaica

6. Take a bus to get around to major parts of Kingston. Buses are large and air conditioned.
7. Use the Jamaican Union for Travelers Association (JUTA) to move about the island. This transportation system is targeted towards tourists specifically.
8. Choose between bus and minibus travel. You'll pay about $1 for up to 50 miles on a regular bus; minibus fares range from about $1.50 to $2.50.

Know Your Destination

9. Communicate with ease; English is the island's official language.
10. Pick your focus. Jamaica's major cities include Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Port Antonio. Spanish Town and Mandeville are considered main towns as well.

Explore Jamaica

11. Book a trip on a small plane or helicopter to see Cockpit Country. You'll get to see Jamaica's huge, carved limestone plateau.
12. Enjoy the changing colors of the Blue Lagoon and play in the sand; the film "The Blue Lagoon" was shot here.
13. Tour the Nine Mile Museum to learn all about Bob Marley. The famous singer was born and laid to rest in Nine Mile.

Tips & Warnings

• Outside of the major tourist areas, bus service may not be as comfortable or as reliable.