Jamaica Tourist Board,
Jamaica
1-2 Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BZ
T: 020 7225 9090, E: mail@visitjamaica.uk.com, W: www.visitjamaica.com
Size: 146 miles long by 51 miles wide
There are underground caves, Birthplace of reggae and the former
rainforest areas and offshore reefs to home of music legend, Bob Marley,
Currency: Jamaican dollar
visit, and Jamaica’s tropical climate, with Jamaica also has a reggae music festival
Dialling code from the UK: 00 1 876
an average year-round temperature each summer and Bob Marley week
Population: 2,731,832
of 85°F, means it has a each February.
Main city: Montego Bay
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heart of the northern Caribbean. and all-inclusive resorts, and laid-back “Jamaica to me is a 'Paradise the falls or zip wiring through the
This is an island boasting something Negril with its seven miles of stunning Island', a beautiful, awe-inspiring forest. The reggae vibe is never far
for everyone, with hundreds of miles white sand beaches. place. I had lots of preconceptions away and the locals go out of their
of soft white sand, a colourful cultural But there are also wild wetlands along when I visited and they were all way to make you feel welcome.
heritage, and the most stunning the south coast; quaint seaside towns totally wrong. Jamaica is filled with As the Jamaican slogan says:
landscapes to explore. like Port Antonio, quiet and romantic; or beauty in every nook and cranny, ‘Once you go, you know’. This is
Pre-historic Jamaica was home to a Ochio Rios the centrepiece of Jamaica, the hotels are simply irresistible totally true. I have never had a
volcanic landscape and the majestic famed for its market and exhilarating and the towns ooze character and holiday experience like it and I
mountains left from those times form Dunn’s River Falls. individuality. can’t wait to go back. If I ever get
the backbone of the island’s centre. The island’s capital is colourful and The range of activities on offer at married it will definitely be at the
Add to these the 150 rivers, numerous cosmopolitan Kingston, the largest a really affordable price is incredible SuperClubs’ Grand Lido in Negril.”
waterfalls and a lush abundance of trees English-speaking city in the Caribbean. It too - from swimming with dolphins Antonio Valente, Going Places,
and flowering plants, and the scene is vibrates with cultural events including a and riding on the beach, to climbing Skelmersdale, Lancashire
set for breathtaking natural beauty. spectacular carnival every April.
Martinique Tourist Office,
Martinique
Comite Martiniquais du Tourisme, 2 rue des Moulins, 75001, Paris, France
T: +33 144 77 8600, E: infos@martiniquetourisme.com, W: www.martiniquetourisme.com
Size: Approximately 50 miles long
outdoors activities such as canyoning,
at its longest point and 24 miles hiking, ATV-ing, and horse riding.
View from the front line
wide at its widest point
The southern part of the island is the “Martinique is an ideal Caribbean
Currency: euro ideal destination for holiday-goers in destination. As Martinique is an
Dialling code from the UK: 00 596
search of white-sand beaches, coconut overseas department of France, it
palms and a warm sea – picture- has French standards and French
Population: 400,000
postcard perfect! atmosphere but mixed with
Main city: Fort de France
Watersports enthusiasts can enjoy kite Caribbean charm and tropical
Local time: GMT -4 surfing, diving, jet skiing, kayaking and temperatures.
Language: French, although Creole
more. Martinique boasts a particularly Martinique's history is also
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‘Windward Islands’. intimate and luxury hotels, villas, near Le François, the
Its shores are washed by the Atlantic residential hotels, and cottages. Diamant rock, the beautiful
Ocean to the east and the Caribbean It is also the perfect choice for business whose calendar over-flows beach of les Salines and the
Sea to the west. tourism, with a quality infrastructure with festivals. former capital Saint-Pierre.
Martinique charms visitors all-year- including a convention centre and four- During your stay, enjoy the island’s The rain forest is particularly
round, with its 1,080km2 of contrasting, star hotels to guarantee a successful many scents, including cloves, worth visiting and the beaches are
idyllic landscapes of lush, diverse seminar and make business people feel cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg; and the just beautiful.”
vegetation. at home. music of Martinique – zouk, biguine, Lynn Hinton, Onyx Travel,
Tourists are enchanted by the island’s The island’s culturally-diverse, and mazurka. Caversham, Reading
rich, exuberant, varied landscapes. talented, passionate population, with its Let yourself be carried away by the
A luxuriant tropical forest covers the Caribbean flair and French touch, makes rhythms of an island with a rich and
northern part of the island, perfect for Martinique a special holiday destination, diverse culture.
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