Cheap Flights to Jamaica

Jamaica derives its name from the Arawak word “Xaymaca”, probably meaning “land of springs” or “land of wood and water”. Considered to be the heart of the Caribbean, Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae music, all-inclusive resorts and the Rastafari movement. This beautiful island country is renowned world over for its sugarcane plantations, coffee, limestone, cream-colored beaches, volcanic hills and foamy waterfalls.

Despite being a small country, Jamaica has carved a niche of its own and made a name for itself in the world of music and sports. Many music significant genres and artistic innovations took birth here, such as reggae, ska, rock, punk and dancehall music. In the field of sports, Jamaica has produced many talented cricket players, soccer players, boxers, and more.

With its diverse cultures and amazing landscape, Jamaica continues to be one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Want to know more about this incredible country then please check out our Jamaica Travel Guide for further details!

Location: Jamaica is an island nation situated in the Caribbean Sea, 90 miles south of Cuba and 100 miles west of Haiti. By area it is the third-largest island of the Caribbean and the Greater Antilles
Topography: Jamaica is made up of a limestone plateau, coastal lowlands, and volcanic hills in the east, called the Blue Mountains
Capital:  Kingston
Land area: 4,181 square miles or 10,829 sq km
Total area: 4,244 square mile or 10,991 sq km
Official language: English and Jamaican Creole
Total Population: Approximately 2.5 million
Currency: Jamaican Dollar
Weather: Tropical with high temperatures and humidity
Airports: Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay

Main Cities in Jamaica

Negril: The westernmost island of Negril is immensely popular for its spectacular beaches and upscale beach resorts.

Montego Bay: A major cruise ship port, Montego Bay is Jamaica’s major city situated in the country’s north coast. It is home to many world-class golf courses and beach resorts. It also offers diving and snorkelling opportunities to the tourists. Our Montego Bay Travel Guide will provide a fascinating glimpse of this wonderful tourism destination.

Ocho Rios: Experience the beauty of Jamaica’s garden parish by visiting Ocho Rios. Look forward to climbing Dunn's River Falls/Island Gully Falls and get mesmerized with the cascading, refreshing waterfalls. A visit to Fern Gully Rainforest will also amaze you endlessly.

Travel Tips for Jamaica

Jamaica is a beautiful island nation offering breathtaking waterfalls, stunning beaches and friendly locals. Here are some of the important things you should know before visiting this popular vacation destination in the Caribbean region.

• It’s safe to drink tap water in Jamaica. You don’t always need to buy bottled water when eating out, so long as you aren’t in a remote area where water filtration is questionable
• U.S. Dollars are accepted everywhere in Jamaica. Use local ATMs for withdrawing local currency or exchange money at a bank beforehand
• Getting around in Jamaica is usually expensive. Taxis charge heavily when travelling to Negril or Ocho Rios from Montego Bay airport. It’s better to rent a car when planning to explore much of the island
• Tourist areas in Jamaica are usually safe. Try to stick to heavily populated locations. Don’t venture in some crime-prone areas at night
• Try the local Jamaican fare. It’s delicious. Look forward to relishing traditional dishes such as jerk chicken, oxtail stew and curried goat
• LGBTQ travelers should be extremely cautious, as homosexual acts are illegal here and highly frowned upon by most Jamaicans. If you are an LGBTQ traveler then refrain from expressing sexual orientation to strangers and public displays of affection