jamaica vacation
The first thing you should consider about your Jamaica vacation is what kind of vacation you want. Is it a romantic getaway for two or a family vacation with your kids? Are you the laid back type that just need a beach with a cozy hammock in the shade and a good book, or do you want non-stop action-packed vacation? Do you want to experience Jamaica culture up close or do you prefer the familiar comfort of the tourist's corridor? How about night life, is it important to you or it doesn't really matter? And do you want a vacation in the busy tourist corridor or do you prefer to be off the beaten track. The answers to these questions will determine which area in Jamaica you should stay.
Once you decide where you want to stay, you have to decide what kind of accommodation you want. Here again, your choices are many and varied and range from cheap no-frills budget hotels to all-inclusive vacation like those offered by Superclubs, Sandals, Couples, and Riu resorts. Even within the all-inclusive resorts, you still have to decide on the type of Jamaica vacation you want. Some like Couples Resorts cater to couples only in a very intimate and romantic setting. Others like Beaches family resort were designed with family in mind and to entertain kids. There are hotels like Superclubs Breezes resorts that cater to active people who enjoy sports on their vacation. Then there are resorts like Hedonism that offers non-stop partying and caters more to the younger singles crowd.
As you can see, there are many different kinds of Jamaica vacations that you can have, and they all depend primarily on two things.
* Where in the island you stay * Your hotel or resort accommodation
These two will determine what you get to see and do and will ultimately determine the quality of your stay and your vacation experience.
Although, it feels like holiday time all year round in Jamaica, public holidays are great for embarking on a tour to the Caribbean. Many Internet sites and directories list the holidays and anniversaries that are celebrated in Jamaica. Some may also be found listed in the various travel guides and local newspapers and journals.
With its balmy weather, Jamaica is more of a year-round destination. Nevertheless, it has a distinct High Holiday season running roughly from mid-December through mid-April. Hotels charge their highest prices during this peak winter period, when visitors fleeing cold north winds crowd the island to enjoy the sun-basked beaches.
The off-season in Jamaica (approximately mid-April to mid-December) amounts to a summer sale. On the whole, hotel rates are cut at a startling twenty to sixty percent. Some package-tour charges are lowered by as much as twenty percent of the original, and individual tour airfares are reduced from five to ten percent. Additionally, airline seats and hotel room rates are favorable when bookings are done in bulk for family tours or for large travel groups.
The curse of Jamaican weather, also called the hurricane season, officially lasts from early June to late November. Satellite weather forecasts usually give ample warning so that safety measures can be taken. Although, the advantages of off-season travel outweigh the disadvantages, there are drawbacks to summer travel.
Jamaican hoteliers save their serious repairs and their major renovations until the off-season and hence, the services are often reduced during this time. Not all restaurants and bars in the resorts are fully operational. The number of staff personnel is also considerably sized down. Thus, although holiday time is a good occasion for starting a Jamaica vacation, all the other aspects should also be considered before taking up any tour package.
