Jamaica
Sun, sound and good vibrations, nearly constant sunshine, Caribbean rhythms and the ever-changing colors of the sea are only parts of the jigsaw puzzle that makes up this island’s beauty. Visitors to Jamaica can choose between luxurious all-inclusive resorts and magical private villas, between perfect beaches and the solitude of the Blue Mountains, where nature in the raw offers spectacular prospects to walkers and mountain bikers alike – at no extra charge. “Laid back” is the best way to describe Jamaica, and if you’re lucky, maybe you can take home a little “cool running” as a wonderful souvenir.
Negril, one-time capital of flower power, has kept its reputation as an alternative paradise, even though the hippies have long since blended into the establishment. Beach life and reggae still set the tone for this town on the west side of the island. Its heart beats in Kingston, with its luxury and poverty, distinctive art and crass commercialism side by side. Music fans make their pilgrimage to the Bob Marley Museum to pay homage to the legendary musician. Most of the big concerts take place in Montego Bay – but anyone looking for some peace and quiet can visit the mysterious mountains of Cockpit Country.