Set against the backdrop of the shadowy Blue Mountains, this huge island nation with Africa at its heart is home to 2.8 million people, and lies to the south of Cuba, almost right in the centre of the Caribbean Sea. Its tropical climate makes Jamaica home to a vastly diverse wildlife, with mongoose, tree frogs and harmless snakes. True, there’s the same siren call of the sands and sea resort areas, but beyond relaxation there are a plethora of activities and cultural excursions. Scuba dive, kite surf, visit the giddy house, hike or snorkel. Whether it’s sampling the delicious jerk chicken, viewing the exhibits of the Bob Marley museum in his home in Kingston or swimming with the dolphins in Ocho Rios, there’s plenty that makes Jamaica unique.
Jamaica’s capital, the colonial town of Kingston, is a natural harbour which lies to the island’s sout
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