The glorious natural beauty of the island is plain to see; with idyllic white sand beaches, which are at the heart of the popularity of this Caribbean gem. The amazing character of the island’s natives is key to Jamaica’s legendary party atmosphere, where rum and reggae seem to flow from every street corner. After all the action, you may just want to relax with a cup of the local Blue Mountain coffee or a frozen cocktail, and immerse yourself in the unrivalled luxury of the island’s resorts.
Highly recommended are the Half Moon, an institution of Jamaican leisure, and the first class Ritz-Carlton development. Add to this championship golf courses of spectacular drama, particularly the phenomenal layout at The White Witch, and you have a holiday packed with character, nightlife, golf and the world-famous Caribbean shores.
Half Moon’s 18-hole championship course is designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. creating a masterpiece of sheer beauty. Half Moon has also previously hosted for the Jamaica Open in 2007.
One of the best golf courses in Jamaica, offering stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, the 18 holes at White Witch are carved through acres of lush green vegetation on Jamaica’s Rose Hall Plantation, just outside Montego Bay.
Sitting next door to the White Witch course, Cinnamon Hill also boasts the shoreline views of the Caribbean Sea, whilst adopting a similar hilly terrain too. The course has a diverse 18 holes, with playability for all standards.
When visiting a tropical Island like Jamaica, going to a the majestic waterfalls is a must. Dunn’s River Falls is one of the most popular day trips to see the waterfalls, however YS Falls is also another great choice to experience a tour of the awesome landscape. Take the day to either relax in the cooling pools or for those looking for a sense of adventure, take to the swing ropes to dive into the refreshing water.
There are plenty of activities in Jamaica to dive into, including a zip line excursion through the beautiful scenery and picturesque jungle. Take a ride through the island on ATV’s, to enjoy the thrill of the speed whilst reaching new heights to experience views over the incredible island. Bamboo rafting is another cool experience, drifting down the Martha Brae River is a great way to relax whilst soaking in the scenery around you.
Jamaica has an incredible landscape throughout the island, so taking a bike or hiking tour is one of the best ways to experience the island’s mesmerising scenery. You can take tours with guides to make sure you visit the very best spots in Jamaica, whilst also learning a lot more about Jamaica’s culture. Private boat tours is also a great way to see the island but from the water, where you can go dolphin watching by day then wine and dine on the beach by night.
From the very west to the very east, Jamaica reaches less than 6 hours driving time, but have a look at the key drive times between Kingston International Airport and some of the key venues.
Drive Times by Car
2.5 hrs
2.5 hrs
10 mins
20 mins
With direct flights to Kingston, Jamaica with British Airways, the stunning island in the Caribbean is just one flight away from sunbathing on the beach and enjoying the scenic golf courses. Take a look at some key flight details, with tips of when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
10 hrs
Norman Manley Airport
January - May
22 - 32° C