Cultural and educational holidays in Jamaica

There is a wealth of English history and for anyone wanting to learn more about the times that Nelson served here as a post captain from 1779 to 1780 and commanded Fort Charles. There are plenty of museums in the Port Royal area tracing Nelson’s time on the island and the time that it was frequented by pirates between 1660 and 1692 when Kingston was known as “the wickedest city on earth”. We can also direct you to those offering the best tours of the country and places where a local guide is essential.

Family reunions and holidays to Jamaica

When considering a trip to Jamaica, many UK travellers choose to stay in an inclusive tourist resort such as those that can be found in Montego Bay situated on the North coast which offers lots of entertainment. Ocho Rios is a popular haunt for UK travellers and is also a landing point for many of the cruise ships visiting the Caribbean.
We recommend that you find the time to hire a car and visit the Blue Mountains, the Plantation Houses and some of the smaller island resorts where you will get a much better feel for the island’s culture and experience the amazing vibrant music scene on the island.
Families may wish to consider a rapelling or canopy tour of the jungle or at Mystic Mountain or a tour about Annie, the white witch of Rose Hall Plantation. These tours can all be booked in Montego Bay.

Jamaica for family holidays

Jamaica has a lot to offer kids and whether that is snorkelling or taking a tour in a glass bottomed boat to see all the amazing sea life and coral reefs. You can also see crocodiles, take a river rafting trip or explore the limestone caves with your children.

Places to stay in Jamaica

There are many hotels in Jamaica to choose from ranging from homestays and small friendly B&B to the large all inclusive resorts on the north coast around Montego Bay. We recommend that anyone renting a private villa should ensure there is adequate 24 hour security on the site. We have a range of specially selected hotels in Jamaica for our customers so do let us know how we can help.

Jamaica for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions

If you are looking for help organising a trip to Jamaica for a group, whether that’s for a special family occasion such as an anniversary or wedding just get in touch. We have organised many types of trips, including music tours for some of the most well known bands in Jamaica.

Adventure holidays

There are many adventure holidays on offer in Jamaica from hiking , caving in Cockpit country, safaris, birdwatching and mountain bike tours in the Blue Mountains.  You can take horse riding lessons and do trail rides at Chukka Cove near St Anne’s Bay.

You can take some great tours of the Plantations, as at Prospect Plantation, just east of Ocho Rios and ride horses on their trails. Remember to check your insurance policy carefully as to which activities it covers. Many will only cover horseriding, if you wear a hard hat.

Beach holidays in Jamaica

There is plenty of choice when it comes to sandy beaches and good places for snorkelling or water sports in Jamaica.

Jamaica for couples

The island is often seen as a romantic getaway with some great nightlife for couples celebrating their honeymoon or an anniversary and couple only hotels and resorts.

Dolphin Cove

Dolphin Cove is nearby where you can swim with dolphins and sharks.

Blue Mountains

Enjoy the spectacular views from the Blue Mountains over Kingston and the island. If you look out over Kingston on a Saturday night from the base of the Blue Mountains you can hear the parties happening all over the city. You can also enjoy the legendary Blue Mountain coffee in many of the mountain guest houses.

Music

Jamaica has a vibrant music scene – reggae, reggae everywhere, which is the music most strongly associated with Rastafarianism. If you’ve never seen a sound system that covers an entire street then be prepared as you’re bound to see one at a street party in Jamaica.

Black River

Watch crocodiles and birdlife on the banks of the Black River in the South

Snorkelling

Great snorkelling can be enjoyed to the West of Negril, near some interesting caves.

Dunn's River Waterfalls

Dunn's River Falls and Roaring River Falls are beautiful waterfalls near Ocho Rios.

Deep Sea Fishing

Deep sea fishing trips can be organised from many of the north coast hotels. The Montego Bay Yacht Club will also have information on how to charter boats to catch marlin, tuna and dolphin fish.

Rafting

Rafting on the Rio Grande near Port Antonio at Berrydale is a great way to see the spectacular local scenery or you can go rafting from Martha Brae village near Falmouth.*

Crocodile Farm

Visit a crocodile farm such as Jamaica Swamp Safaris or go horseriding at Good Hope both near Falmouth.

Jamaican Cuisine

Try the Ackee and Saltfish (salted cod), goat curry and the fearsome ginger beer which can be quite a shock to the system as it’s very strong but so good. However it’s not quite as ferocious as the Scotch bonnet chillies which will blow your head off.

Green Grotto Caves

See the limestone Green Grotto caves with an underground lake near Falmouth.

Jungle Tours

Enjoy a rapelling and canopy tour in the jungle or at Mystic Mountain*. 

Shopping

Stop off for some retail therapy at the new Falmouth cruise port shopping and entertainment complex.

* Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance before embarking on any adventure activities. Inspect all safety equipment provided and use it as recommended.