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Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the
Caribbean and the third largest in the region. With a total land area
of 4442 square miles (10991 sq. km.), the island is 146 miles long with
widths varying between 22 and 51 miles (35 and 82 km).
Situated ninety miles south of Cuba and six hundred miles south of Miami , Jamaica is18 degrees north of the equator. More precisely, Jamaica lies between latitudes 17 degrees 43 minutes and 18 degrees 32 minutes north and longitudes 76 degrees, 11 minutes and 78 degrees, 23 minutes west.
Jamaica is divided into three counties, Cornwall , Middlesex and Surrey . These counties are further subdivided into parishes with Kingston , the smallest of the fourteen parishes, as home to the capital city.
The terrain is very mountainous with much of the land rising above 1,000 feet (305 km). The highest point, Blue Mountain Peak , is 7402 feet (2256m) above sea level. Complementing our mountains, Jamaica also brims with valleys and plains. The five major plains - Vere, St. Jago, George's, Liguanea and Pedro - provide the backbone for our largely agricultural economy.
The annual average rainfall is 78 inches (198cm). Mountainous areas receive almost 300 inches (762cm) of rainfall each year while sections of the island's western region get as little as 30 inches (76.2cm)
The annual average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are in the summer, from May to September. The “winter” season (December to March) is appreciably cooler. Areas of high altitude have chilly times. For example, the Blue Mountain Peak has an average temperature of 13 degrees Celsius, and sometimes cooler, depending on the time of year or weather.
Natural rivers and springs abound in Jamaica . Over 120 rivers flow through the land from the central mountain region to the coasts. The rivers on the north side tend to be shorter and swifter than those on the south side. The fast flowing rivers -- Black River , Rio Cobre, Milk River , Rio Grande and Martha Brae -- are used for transport and the production of electricity as well as to provide irrigation for agricultural purposes. There are several mineral springs, recognized for their therapeutic value. Some have been developed with facilities for bathing and/or accommodation, namely Milk River Bath, Bath Fountain, the Spa at Grand Lido San Souci and the Rockfort Mineral Bath. Others remain little-known gems in communities across the island.
Visit Jamaica and explore the tropical grandeur of our island's diverse terrain…
Situated ninety miles south of Cuba and six hundred miles south of Miami , Jamaica is18 degrees north of the equator. More precisely, Jamaica lies between latitudes 17 degrees 43 minutes and 18 degrees 32 minutes north and longitudes 76 degrees, 11 minutes and 78 degrees, 23 minutes west.
Jamaica is divided into three counties, Cornwall , Middlesex and Surrey . These counties are further subdivided into parishes with Kingston , the smallest of the fourteen parishes, as home to the capital city.
The terrain is very mountainous with much of the land rising above 1,000 feet (305 km). The highest point, Blue Mountain Peak , is 7402 feet (2256m) above sea level. Complementing our mountains, Jamaica also brims with valleys and plains. The five major plains - Vere, St. Jago, George's, Liguanea and Pedro - provide the backbone for our largely agricultural economy.
The annual average rainfall is 78 inches (198cm). Mountainous areas receive almost 300 inches (762cm) of rainfall each year while sections of the island's western region get as little as 30 inches (76.2cm)
The annual average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are in the summer, from May to September. The “winter” season (December to March) is appreciably cooler. Areas of high altitude have chilly times. For example, the Blue Mountain Peak has an average temperature of 13 degrees Celsius, and sometimes cooler, depending on the time of year or weather.
Natural rivers and springs abound in Jamaica . Over 120 rivers flow through the land from the central mountain region to the coasts. The rivers on the north side tend to be shorter and swifter than those on the south side. The fast flowing rivers -- Black River , Rio Cobre, Milk River , Rio Grande and Martha Brae -- are used for transport and the production of electricity as well as to provide irrigation for agricultural purposes. There are several mineral springs, recognized for their therapeutic value. Some have been developed with facilities for bathing and/or accommodation, namely Milk River Bath, Bath Fountain, the Spa at Grand Lido San Souci and the Rockfort Mineral Bath. Others remain little-known gems in communities across the island.
Visit Jamaica and explore the tropical grandeur of our island's diverse terrain…
Experience why Jamaica is one of the most special places
on earth. Immerse yourself in our culture. It's as vibrant as our art,
as unique as each sunset and as diverse as our people.
Truly a nation “out of many, one people” Jamaica is a multifaceted mosaic of international customs and traditions. Our ancestors, from Africa , Asia , Europe and the Middle East , have helped to shape our culture, creating one that is uniquely Jamaican. When visiting our island home, take time to experience our culture… it's what sets us apart from other Caribbean destinations. Reason with a Rastafarian about life, love or politics. Lose yourself in the rhythms and movements of a people who still refuse to be constrained. Visit one of our many theatres or stage shows and delight in our performing arts, showcasing everything from Jonkonnu to jazz. Want to dance too? Join in the wild revelry of Carnival and Augus' Mawnin or just follow the reggae beat, pulsing from street corners and rum bars island wide. After that, share a meal with us –ackee and saltfish with roast breadfruit, escoveitched fish, bammy and festival – our epicurean feasts will tantalize your taste buds. In Jamaica , you'll discover new worlds, and familiar ones too, lots to learn about, and even more to love. No wonder we've been called ‘the biggest little island in the world…' It's a title we can live with.
Truly a nation “out of many, one people” Jamaica is a multifaceted mosaic of international customs and traditions. Our ancestors, from Africa , Asia , Europe and the Middle East , have helped to shape our culture, creating one that is uniquely Jamaican. When visiting our island home, take time to experience our culture… it's what sets us apart from other Caribbean destinations. Reason with a Rastafarian about life, love or politics. Lose yourself in the rhythms and movements of a people who still refuse to be constrained. Visit one of our many theatres or stage shows and delight in our performing arts, showcasing everything from Jonkonnu to jazz. Want to dance too? Join in the wild revelry of Carnival and Augus' Mawnin or just follow the reggae beat, pulsing from street corners and rum bars island wide. After that, share a meal with us –ackee and saltfish with roast breadfruit, escoveitched fish, bammy and festival – our epicurean feasts will tantalize your taste buds. In Jamaica , you'll discover new worlds, and familiar ones too, lots to learn about, and even more to love. No wonder we've been called ‘the biggest little island in the world…' It's a title we can live with.
Our cuisine is as diverse as our people, as unique as
our island. If there's one thing that Jamaican people love it's a “likkle
bickle”. We enjoy our food, and for good reason too. Here in Jamaica ,
Mother Nature has blessed us with fertile ground and a near perfect tropical
climate. For instance, we have so many varieties of mangoes that we have
run out of names and have simply started to number them. Somehow, everything
that grows in Jamaica seems just a little sweeter, just a little more
flavourful. Maybe it's the sun. Maybe it's the touch of love we put into
planting, reaping and cooking.
Hailed as the place to party on Montego Bay 's “Hip Strip”
Gloucester Avenue , Margaritaville is perfect for anyone looking for exciting
entertainment, a lively atmosphere and delicious food. Opened in January
1996 by Jamaican owners Brian Jardim and Ian Dear with the aim of appealing
to both visitors and the demanding local clientele, Margaritaville is
now a ‘must see' for both
Margaritaville Negril offers up some of the best fun,
food and entertainment in the caribbean . Whether you party along with
us during our famous "Spring Break" nights, take advantage of the fun
on our giant water trampoline, laze on the 7 miles of sand and at day's
end or just enjoy a spectacular sunset
A lively open-air night spot makes this a favoured drinking
hole in the Kingston scene. The food is continental and local (with emphasis
on jerk dishes)
If tan lines are a pet peeve or nudity a fetish, Jamaica
is the place to bare it all with more nude beaches than any other Caribbean
island. Our au-naturel beaches range from sedate and relaxing to wild
and crazy, so pick a sandy patch that's right for you, pack a towel and
little else…the perfect all-body tan waits for you on this tropic isle.
Nude tanning is permitted on private beaches islandwide. As few of our beaches are public, you have a lot of choices as to where to wear nothing at all. Find a secluded spot at Oracabessa's James Bond Beach or at Bloody Bay , Negril, and slip out of your suit, letting the sun kiss your skin. Take a boat ride to an island shared only by fellow nudists, Negril's Booby Cay. Ask for a little more privacy at Reggae Vibes, Ocho Rios, and the managers will corner off a section of the beach, just for you. In Trelawny, Time & Place's deserted white-sand offers quiet seclusion that's perfect for wearing nothing at all.
Many of our resorts too have “clothing optional” areas, where you can bare as much as you dare, as well as secret spaces designated specifically for those that like to beach in the buff. On these hotel nude beaches, swimsuits are forbidden, so to partake in their sun, birthday suits are a must! Of our countless resorts, Superclubs is perhaps the most free-spirited, with all their hotels, including Hedonism, Couples and Grand Lido, offering nude facilities.
At the top of any world's best nude beaches list are Superclubs' legendary dens of iniquity and self-indulgence, Hedonism II and III. Located in Negril and Runaway Bay , respectively, Hedonism urges you to indulge your every desire and be “wicked for a week”. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise that at both hotels clothing is always optional. Choose from the “prude” or the “nude” beach, each with its own pool, hot tub, bar and grill, volleyball courts and much more.
For the naturalist looking for a more elegant setting, Superclubs' Grand Lido resorts are key choices. Stay at one of two locations, Grand Lido Negril or Grand Lido Braco, both have clothing optional locales. Playful pairs may also enjoy tanning sans clothing on Tower Isle, a small cay about 200 yards off shore from Couples, Ocho Rios. The hotel's boat ships guests to this private nude beach, with a pool, cabana bar and romantic spots for snuggling.
Across Jamaica , but especially in Negril, you'll also find a few smaller hotels that understand your yearning to lose restrictive pieces of clothing. Scattered along Negril's seven-mile beach and tucked away on its rugged cliffs, these resorts make a special effort to provide private places for you to relax in the nude.
To remember what it's like to be a bare bottom kid playing on the shore, sun on your back, warm water tickling your toes and laughter jiggling your tummy, visit Jamaica , Shed propriety and relinquish your suit. Wash away remaining inhibitions in our soothing waters and feel the warmth of our sun on your naked body. This is Jamaica , au naturel If tan lines are a pet peeve or nudity a fetish, Jamaica is the place to bare it all with more nude beaches than any other Caribbean island. Our au-naturel beaches range from sedate and relaxing to wild and crazy, so pick a sandy patch that's right for you, pack a towel and little else…the perfect all-body tan waits for you on this tropic isle.
Nude tanning is permitted on private beaches islandwide. As few of our beaches are public, you have a lot of choices as to where to wear nothing at all. Find a secluded spot at Oracabessa's James Bond Beach or at Bloody Bay , Negril, and slip out of your suit, letting the sun kiss your skin. Take a boat ride to an island shared only by fellow nudists, Negril's Booby Cay. Ask for a little more privacy at Reggae Vibes, Ocho Rios, and the managers will corner off a section of the beach, just for you. In Trelawny, Time & Place's deserted white-sand offers quiet seclusion that's perfect for wearing nothing at all.
Many of our resorts too have “clothing optional” areas, where you can bare as much as you dare, as well as secret spaces designated specifically for those that like to beach in the buff. On these hotel nude beaches, swimsuits are forbidden, so to partake in their sun, birthday suits are a must! Of our countless resorts, Superclubs is perhaps the most free-spirited, with all their hotels, including Hedonism, Couples and Grand Lido, offering nude facilities.
At the top of any world's best nude beaches list are Superclubs' legendary dens of iniquity and self-indulgence, Hedonism II and III. Located in Negril and Runaway Bay , respectively, Hedonism urges you to indulge your every desire and be “wicked for a week”. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise that at both hotels clothing is always optional. Choose from the “prude” or the “nude” beach, each with its own pool, hot tub, bar and grill, volleyball courts and much more.
For the naturalist looking for a more elegant setting, Superclubs' Grand Lido resorts are key choices. Stay at one of two locations, Grand Lido Negril or Grand Lido Braco, both have clothing optional locales. Playful pairs may also enjoy tanning sans clothing on Tower Isle, a small cay about 200 yards off shore from Couples, Ocho Rios. The hotel's boat ships guests to this private nude beach, with a pool, cabana bar and romantic spots for snuggling.
Across Jamaica , but especially in Negril, you'll also find a few smaller hotels that understand your yearning to lose restrictive pieces of clothing. Scattered along Negril's seven-mile beach and tucked away on its rugged cliffs, these resorts make a special effort to provide private places for you to relax in the nude.
To remember what it's like to be a bare bottom kid playing on the shore, sun on your back, warm water tickling your toes and laughter jiggling your tummy, visit Jamaica , Shed propriety and relinquish your suit. Wash away remaining inhibitions in our soothing waters and feel the warmth of our sun on your naked body. This is Jamaica , au naturel If tan lines are a pet peeve or nudity a fetish, Jamaica is the place to bare it all with more nude beaches than any other Caribbean island. Our au-naturel beaches range from sedate and relaxing to wild and crazy, so pick a sandy patch that's right for you, pack a towel and little else…the perfect all-body tan waits for you on this tropic isle.