I am Jamaican born, and I would like to tell you about my beautiful country, Jamaica and the wealth of activities you can participate in, our unique art and artifacts, the different attractions, seven miles of beautiful white sandy beaches, our coffee and of course our multi culture.

Our Flag And Motto

The Island's Wildlife

And, we have a wealth of bird life, rare species of butterflies and delicate hummingbirds - our national bird, and crocodiles and manatees live in and around vast tracts of mangrove swamp in the south part of the island.

North Coast

Then we have the northern coast of Jamaica reggae music vacation where there is the major focus of tourism. And there is no denying that this area has just about everything needed for a perfect vacation.

You can choose from a variety of wonderful accommodations, from large high rise to small hotels, vacation guest houses and apartments, and luxurious vacation villas.

Nightlife

In Jamaica you will find an active nightlife if you so chose, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos, great caves, adventure activities for thrill seekers, golf and much much more.

Jamaica reggae music vacation will have you rafting, scuba diving and doing lots of other adventures exploring the beautiful waters of Jamaica.

Activities

Of course you have to try horseback riding on the beach, paddling and join in several other activities for nature lovers.

Our World Famous Coffee

And remember we have the best coffee in the world, the Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. You will agree with me once you have a taste.

I know I know I am biased.

Tours

To vacation here is to explore our spectacular mountains and Jamaica's more than 120 rivers, the Plantain Garden River in St. Thomas is the only river that flows to the west, and tumbling waterfalls.

Jamaica is so much more than white sand, turquoise sea and swaying palm trees.

Tourist Season

One of Jamaica reggae music vacation visitor's leading attraction is the tropical climate, that is hot and sunny year round.

During the peak tourist season, which runs from mid December to mid April, the weather is most appealing. Rainfall is at its lowest and the heat is tempered by cooling trade winds, known locally as the Doctor Breeze.

Our Music

You can sit back and enjoy a red stripe beer or sip some white rum and pepsi while listening to the sweet soulful sounds of reggae.

If you are a reggae fan you know you're in heaven
because Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae music.

Our strongest cultural suit is music. The lifting tones of ska and rocksteady, the militant posturing of roots reggae, with DJ based sound of contemporary dancehall that is these days heavily influenced by the US hip-hop scene that was kick started by Jamaican DJs.

Bob Marley sings in "Trenchtown Rock":

One good thing about music

When it hits you, you feel no pain

(Confrontation)

Reggae is innovative, sacred and laden with philosophical connotations.

To me roots reggae seems to be a reenactment of Rastafari ceremonies.

The beating of the drums, the rhythm of the guitar and keyboards all sometimes create a hypnotic effect in your soul.

I once attended a concert of Sly and Robby, I would have loved it go on all night.

It was a beautiful thing.

If you have never heard these guys play, you are missing out on an experience.

They have a distinctive sound that goes deep into your soul and it moves you.

You just start swaying, you cannot help it.

Reggae Artists

Artist like Bob Marley, The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Marcia Griffiths, Yellowman, Luciano, all tell great stories and some are still alive and living in Jamaica.

I will tell you more about these reggae artists and others on how they have influenced reggae music.

Then there is Beres Hammond the love man. I will tell you later about his music.

You can renew your spirit from a Jamaica reggae music vacation.

Rastafarian

You cannot visit Jamaica and not notice the Rastafarians or Ratas with their red, gold and green colors and their dreadlocks.

Rastas live by a philosophy of peace and brotherly love.

Festivals and Stage Shows

With Jamaica reggae music vacation is to attend a stage show that is always going on somewhere.

From the class acts at the Heineken Startime series to International performers at Sumfest, the massive annual reggae festival in Montego Bay, or the best of the DJs at annual events such as Sting.

Off the beaten path are some lesser known festivals such as the Accompong Maroon Festival in St. Elizabeth, Give Thanks Gospel festival in Negril and our High Mountain 10k Road Race, in Williamsfield, Manchester - we have created some champions from this annual event, and more.

There are towns and cities that affirm that Jamaica is much more than a tourist attraction.

The Off-Spring From The City of Kingston

The sprawling metropolis that is Kingston, one of the capital of Jamaica, which helped to inspire the music of Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths and countless other home grown reggae superstars.

Vacationing in Jamaica

You'll find this site packed with great ideas on places to stay, destination weddings, spa getaways, golfing, beautiful beaches, great activities, tips and documentation needed for traveling to Jamaica.

So why not keep up-to-date through our Jamaica Reggae Music Vacation Blog of when we build a new Web page telling you about a new adventure, or festival up-dates, new hotels, and other traveling information that you might need, please join.

You can come by our country's own airline, Air Jamaica, and other airlines, there is always a flight from just about every country in the world.

Come dance, taste, smell, mellow out at Jamaica reggae music vacation we are looking forward to your visit.

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