Jamaica is a Caribbean island that probably receives more publicity than any other, most often for all the right reasons. Undoubted plus points are that its culture is lively and interesting, its people are amongst the Caribbean’s most friendly and it is right up there with some of the most scenically beautiful places in the world.

Thankfully its luxury hotels are now becoming as fashionable as they were in the fifties, people finally beginning to realise that the problems of Kingston are a good three to five hours drive from the north coast resorts of Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. No more precautions need to be taken here than anywhere else in the world and climbs up
Dunn’s River Falls, raft trips along the Martha Brae or leisurely games of golf on its championship courses are usually
about as exciting as life ever gets.

Indeed, the real name of the game in Jamaica is relaxation amidst truly memorable tropical scenery and our featured hotels certainly do their part to make the experience a sublime one. Choose between gracious hideaways or stylish resorts, all extremely well established and largely responsible for the Caribbean’s time-honoured reputation for
exclusivity. Regard them as truly idyllic bases from which to experience the island’s restored great houses, fashionable
restaurants and colourful street markets.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC OFFER TWICE-WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM GATWICK TO MONTEGO BAY. THE JOURNEY TIME IS ABOUT 10 HOURS AND IF YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PREMIUM ECONOMY OR UPPER CLASS THE TIME WILL SIMPLY FLY BY - SEE PAGE 125 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. FLIGHTS TO KINGSTON ALSO AVAILABLE WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS AND VIRGIN ATLANTIC.