In the language of the indigenous Indian tribes of Jamaica means - "the land of streams." Jamaica still called the country of eternal summer and reggae music. Tours to Jamaica is one of the most popular tourist destinations.

Beautiful beaches, beautiful landscapes, lush vegetation of tropical forests and grassland savannas, cascading waterfalls, mangroves all these beauty offers tourists a vacation in Jamaica.

Time passes quickly in Jamaica, Ukrainian tourists straight from Kiev fall in a tropical paradise. The atmosphere is light-hearted atmosphere, all sides are heard positive vibrations of reggae, rum flows like water, and the feast does not stop for a minute. Jamaica is the birthplace rastafarianstva. The basis of the religion is love of neighbor. Jamaicans are very hospitable, friendly and welcoming people.

Here for breakfast eat exotic fruit "aka", which can be called vegetarian eggs, washed down with a strong Jamaican rum cocktail or a fair share of hot drink after dinner prefer a better cup of Jamaican coffee "Blue Mountain" of the world famous thanks to its taste .

Jamaica is a real climax for lovers of exotic fruit - pineapple, mango, avocado, papaya, oranik, guavas, bananas, oranges, various fruit hybrids. Jamaicans love stew of various tropical fruits and vegetables, use them for cooking almost all the dishes, and fresh squeezed juice to prepare delicious cocktails.

Active holidays in Jamaica are also quite diverse. Diving, windsurfing, rafting, magnificent golf courses and golf tennis. Discos, nightclubs, music festivals, sports, cultural and artistic activities, as well as the natural attractions of Jamaica appreciate every traveler.

It is because of the nature of lush, healthy food, a rich selection of entertainment and democratic atmosphere tours to Jamaica so popular among tourists.

Tours to Jamaica offer rest in the famous resort island - Negril, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and others. Time to rest in Jamaica are preferably selected from December to April, when the temperature is not so high and the humidity is moderate.

With the help of our staff you can get more advice on tours to Jamaica from Kiev, complete information on hotels Jamaica, the total cost of air travel and trips to Jamaica. And also to obtain a tour of your choice, and the policies quite flexible, and allows you to choose your hotel by any means.

GEOGRAPHY

The island of Jamaica is located in the western Caribbean Sea, 144 km. south of Cuba, is washed by the Caribbean Sea.

Along with Cuba, Haiti and Puerto Rico, Jamaica, is an archipelago in the Greater Antilles West Indies.

The total area of ​​10.9 thousand square meters. km. (The third largest island in the region).

Jamaica is divided into three geographical areas: the coast plains surrounding the island goes to the rocky limestone plateau and mountainous region on the center island.

The maximum height of the mountain peaks above sea level - 2147 m

The country's capital - Kingston

Montego Bay - Bay

The second largest city and the center of a huge resort on the north-west of the country. This is one of the most famous resorts in active incendiary nightlife, a huge selection of restaurants, clubs, boutiques. In Montego Bay, nearly half the country's luxury hotel complex, located on the beautiful sandy beaches. Here are the best golf courses, a place for lovers of deep-diving, and there are excellent conditions for diving and surfing. Leisure activities are conducted rafting, hiking excursions. It was here for a global annual festival of reggae.

Negril

The most western and most rapidly growing resort area of ​​Jamaica. It is considered one of the cleanest areas - there are not any industrial enterprise. Hotel complex is situated on a gorgeous Seven Mile Beach. Here are attractive: Bloody Bay Bay (Bloody Bay), 18 luxury reefs and picturesque waterfall Yas (YS). In the evening everyone gathers in the coastal bistro enjoy magical colors of the sunset, and then disperse in small restaurants where you can dance your heart and enjoy the rhythms of reggae. It is interesting to visit the picturesque town of Appleton (Appleton Estate) - home of the most famous in the world of rum.

Ocho Rios - Rios

Surrounded by tropical gardens, a resort area in the center of the northern coast of the island, consisting of a chain of beaches, bays, capes, small coastal towns and old fishing villages. The hotel complex is surrounded by majestic mountains and beautiful beaches of the Gulf Ranauey (Runaway Bay), protected by coral reefs. The resort's service to numerous golf courses, features water sports facilities, numerous restaurants and entertainment complexes. In this area, the picturesque Dunns River Falls (Dunn's River Falls) and the luxurious vegetation with dense thickets of hibiscus, are a major local landmark.

Port - Antonio

Located in the northeast of the island. It is a quiet pastoral town that is home to wealthy part of the country. Therefore, the resorts have their face - rather traditional, quiet and without inherent in other areas of Jamaica holiday rush. In the shadow of the Blue Mountains eyes the bewitching landscapes, waterfalls, caves and the famous Blue Lagoon. So picturesque destinations that are constantly held shooting movies.

CLIMATE

Tropical and warm. In summer and winter the temperature is almost the same, on average, 26 degrees SV central part of the island, in the mountainous terrain can be a little cooler. Chance of rain in May and October.

LANGUAGE

The official language of Jamaica - English, but full of Jamaican vocabulary words from various African languages. Widespread local dialect - patois.

TIME

The time difference with Kiev: minus 8 hours in the summer, minus 7 hours in winter.

CURRENCY

The official currency of Jamaica is the Jamaican dollar (JMD).

1 U.S. Dollar (USD) is approximately 40-46 Jamaican dollar (JMD).

1 Jamaican dollar (JMD) is equal to 100 cents.

In monetary circulation used banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Jamaican dollars.

Commonly charged in the Jamaican dollar (JMD), U.S. dollar (USD), as well as to accept traveler's checks (there is also advisable to buy in U.S. dollars), or credit cards are the world's leading

systems: Visa, American Express and others.

Banks are open from 9.00 am to 14.00 pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, banks are open for customers from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 14.30 to 17.00.

At airports in Montego Bay and Kingston currency exchange around the clock.

In the tourist centers on price tags usually indicate U.S. dollars, prices outside the tourist zones are specified in Jamaican dollars.

It is not recommended to exchange currency on the black market, such transactions involve a greater risk of fraud.

Gastronomy

Local cuisine is a colorful mix of local produce and can be combined into one dish sharpness, sweetness, spice and subtle flavor.

In Jamaica, there are great restaurants for vegetarians, lovers of Italian, European and other specialties.

Besides the well-known fruit and fruit, it is interesting to try something more exotic: oranik (a hybrid of orange and tangerine), coal (a hybrid of grapefruit and mandarin), breadfruit, and more.

Local cuisine - is influenced by the traditions of cooking Arawak Indians, Spaniards, Africans, Indians, Middle East, China and the British Isles.

Typical breakfast in Jamaica - "Akka" - fruit growing on the tree, which, without any embellishment - like flavor in cooked eggs. Easy afternoon snack well seasoned meat and vegetable pie.

During the main meal is served goat meat or pork, usually seasoned with curry and garnished with rice and beans. Popular seafood, marinated and grilled with peppers and onions.

The most common dish in Jamaica is a "jerk" - a specific Jamaican barbecue, long ago invented runaway slaves.

Tea in Jamaica is any hot brewed beverage, and it can be from herbs with rum, milk and seasonings.

Is a popular alcoholic drink - rum, especially brands like Eppleton and Myers.

Jamaican coffee "Blue Mountain" - is the most aromatic coffee in the world.

Just very popular - "Malta" - a sweet soft drink, with a taste of honey and "skaydzhus" - a refreshing drink of crushed ice and syrup.

Festivals and Events

On Christmas Eve celebrations are held "Dzhonkanu" accompanied masquerade parades and musical performances. Carnivals held in Kingston (February and April). In July and August are luxurious Carnival "Reggae SunSplash" in Ocho Rios and "Reggae-Samfest" in Montego Bay. Regatta "Pineypl Cap" (Miami - Montego Bay, 800 km.) Takes place every February.

TELEPHONY

For phone calls using pay phones that work on both coins and telephone cards. You can make international calls from the telephone exchange, which has almost all the major hotels and the post office. To call in the country you need to dial 8 - beep - 10 - 1876 (country code) - area code - phone number. Cellular - GSM 900. Roaming is available to subscribers of the major Russian operators.

TRANSPORT

Flights to the Caribbean are in transit through Frankfurt, Amsterdam or London and / to Lufthansa, KLM, or Aeroflot, British Airways, respectively.

Public transport in the city is represented by buses, express buses (go on a schedule between specified points), by bus (walk on certain routes, and it is very expensive) and taxis.

The local taxi meters are not used, but be clear fares between certain points. Licensed Machine "JUTA" run between the airport and most hotels.

Recommended to negotiate the price before boarding the car.

RENTAL CAR

Car hire is quite simple. There are many international rental firms offering car standard rules: you must be over 23 (but under 70) to have an international driving permit (obtained at least a

year ago), and a credit card. Insurance is obligatory.

Movement in the country the left.

TIPS was leaving for Jamaica, UTILITY

Mains voltage of 110V Outlets American style with a flat plug. In some large hotels - 220 V.

In hotels, working in "all inclusive" charge is not accepted.

Tipping in restaurants is 10-15% of the bill, where the cost of services not included in the bill.

Prices in most shops are fixed, but the bargain accepted in all shops and street markets.

Recommended to have small bills, since the prices are low and delivery simply can not find, although paying large bills, a chance to get a significant discount.

Black River

Tourist attraction, lost in the tropical jungles of Jamaica, in a half-hour drive from Negril. In this river are found unique Caribbean crocodiles, yet terrified of urbanization and thus available cheloveskomu gaze. Mangrove forest and a lot of colorful endemic birds give this trip a unique color.

Waterfall on the river Dunn

River Falls Dunn (Dunn's River Falls), located near the tourist town of Ocho Rios - pride yamaykinskogo tourism. State-owned and shown even on the banknotes of the national currency, they attract thousands of tourists visiting our detunings. Waterfalls reaches a height of 180 meters and is a unique natural phenomenon, as is constantly growing due to calcium salts brought in by the river. In these waterfalls the film "Cocktail" with Tom Cruise, and the first James Bond film - "Dr. No"

Luminous lagoon

Located near the port city of Felmaunt, where the river empties into the March Sconce Sea Glowing Lagoon was the traditional place of unloading of the English courts. Decades later, the researchers found an another amazing feature - there are millions of micro-organisms called dinoflagellates. Thanks to them, in the dark produced amazing glowing areolas around objects, muddle the water - whether it's a boat or a floating screw people. This is one of the four brightest shining lagoons in the world!

Falls YS Falls

Open to the public in 1990, private ranch with a beautiful cascade of 7 waterfalls, is located on the southern coast of Jamaica, a 1.5-hour drive from Negril. Here you can not only enjoy the stunning views of tropical nature and swim in the waterfall osvyazhayuschem but experience the thrill of the descent by rope strung over a waterfall or ride on the wheel on the river.

Rafting on the river March Bra

Rafting on bamboo rafts on the river March Sconce - this is one of the most romantic and relaxing adventure that you can give amazing Jamaica. Masters of disguise - AUTHENTIC yamaykintsy not only masterfully manipulate their "courts" and will share with you the secrets of life without stress!

Ninth Mile - Village of Bob Marley

"Ninth Mile» (Nine Mile) - a village where 6 February 1945 was born the legendary king of reggae and one of the symbols of Jamaica - Bob Marley. Today it is the mausoleum of Bob and his family well-protected Museum of personal effects artist. This place was truly a "Mecca" for the many fans of the singer and reggae from around the world.

Prospect Plantation

Real estate planter with preserved since 1721 the main building and a lot of details and things that keep the history of the colonial West Indies. The house is steeped in history, and even the surrounding trees reminiscent of past greatness - such as the red tree planted in front of the house in 1953, Sir Winston Churchill.

Rum factory Appleton Estat

The world-famous Appleton rum yamaykinsky produced at a single plant since 1749. The unique micro-climate, tradition and technology, as well as a few secrets of excellent rum you happen to know well during an organized tour the factory. In addition, only here you can get a unique rum Appleton Estate Exclusive.

Kingston

Kingston - capital and largest city of Jamaica,

Located on the southeast coast of the island. Of tourist attractions may be noted here Bob Marley Museum, the home of the first black millionaire, and of course the famous capital of the pirates - Port Royal.

Bobsled at Mystic Mountain

At the Winter Olympics in 1988 yamaykinskaya bobsleigh team stunned the world tenacity and desire to win. No less amazing bobsleigh track on "Mystic Mountain" near the town of Ocho Rios guarantee you a vivid and memorable day in the rainforest!

Dolphin

Dolphins - the unique creation of nature. Active, intelligent and curious, since ancient times, they aroused the interest and admiration of the people. Beautiful and powerful animals cause a person to want to touch them, look them in the eye and even swim together in the warm water. In Jamaica, this desire can be realized.

Horse riding

Banal, seemingly walk on horseback in Jamaica became a cult and required to visit the attraction - but you will be free during the afternoon ride on horseback along the turquoise Caribbean mora and within minutes be in a raging tropical forest at the foot of the mountains.

Unforgettable!

The rich cultural heritage of the island of Jamaica began in pre-Columbian times, in which are preserved petroglyphs etched on the walls of caves Arawak Indian tribe. Today, Jamaica, and particularly Kingston Town, is a major cultural center in the Caribbean.

Cultural progress began in 1962, when the country gained independence. Edna Manley, wife of Norman Manley, the first Prime Minister of Jamaica, was an active fighter for the liberation of

Jamaican culture from European aesthetics. From 20's. The twentieth century. until his death in 1987, she was one of the main figures in the cultural world of Jamaica. Moreover, it was valued and as a talented sculptor, and as a person, supported by local intellectuals, among whom were both oriented to Jamaica primitivists, and a group of artists who have received their education abroad and created in accordance with the canons of painting.

An important feature of local creativity is a strong emphasis on the historical roots of the people of the country. At the heart of Jamaican culture - a mixture of African and Anglo-Irish tradition, has had some influence Spanish culture and the culture of the Taino Indians disappeared. Narrow the wealthiest stratum of the population, until recently, consisted almost exclusively of the descendants of European settlers, "middle strata" formed afroevropeyskogo mestizo origin and descendants of immigrants from Asia, and the "social rank and file" - almost exclusively come from Africa. Jamaican art developed under the strong influence of the art of the African people, but British influence was predominant. In the 17-18 centuries were built mostly one-story stone building, in the 18-19 centuries, wooden two-story building with a veranda and iron decorative ornaments. Later houses were built of European type. Significant role in the development of the arts played Institute of Jamaica, which in the 1940s were discovered painting classes. Of Jamaican artists known A.Hyu, R.Kempbell, D.Pottinger, L.Morris, A.Kuper, B.Uotson, V.Tong. Distributed by folk art - carved wood and metal.

In the 1930s, emerged in Jamaica influential movement panafrikanistskogo type - Rastafari, indigenous beliefs, whose adherents are in most of the dark-skinned inhabitants of the country, but also abroad rastafarianstva sufficiently known. It is characterized by pacifism and ritual smoking of marijuana. Linked with it a popular reggae music (the most famous singer who became famous all over the world, Bob Marley). The worldwide success of reggae music to the culture of the island has attracted intense interest from foreign youth. Born in Jamaica and some other musical styles: ska and dancehall.

12% of the population aged over 15 years are illiterate. In Jamaica, the introduction of compulsory education for children 6-15 years old, there are primary, secondary schools from two levels, vocational education, teacher training schools (colleges). In the suburb of Kingston in 1962 opened the West Indies.

In recent decades, the Government of Jamaica was to help the poor. A program of public works of charity, the law on the minimum wage, compulsory health insurance and full-scale construction of social housing.

Common sports such as athletics, football, weight lifting. Jamaican athletes were winners of many Olympic Games and World Championships.

Citizens of Ukraine and CIS countries in advance to issue a visa to travel to Jamaica is not required if the duration of stay on the island does not exceed 30 days.

The airport is required:

- Passport, valid six months after the trip

- A return ticket

- Hotel reservation or travel voucher

- The visa fee of U.S. $ 20

If the child travels with a parent or a third party, you must provide a notarized authorization for removal of the child from the remaining parent and a copy of the first page of the passport of the principal.

In the case of flight via Frankfurt Ukrainian citizens do not need a transit visa (provided that the transit will take less than 12 hours)

In the case of flight over London transit visa for Ukrainian citizens just do not want (provided that the transit will take less than 12 hours)