Jamaica

Jamaica is a densely populated country, which offers tourists a variety of activities and attractions dependant on the holiday style that they are after. You can laze around on your own private beach at the villa of your choice, you can immerse yourself into the local population and get a feel for the atmosphere that the country really possesses or you can indulge in one of the resorts that offers all inclusive packages for the total party goer. The Jamaican population is charismatic and full of love and hope. Jamaica is one of the most sort after tourist islands in the Caribbean Islands because of the long unpopulated beaches, the picturesque mountainside and the unbeatable red tinged sunsets that can be seen from just about any vantage point. The official language in Jamaica is English, which allows for ease of understanding even if you may have difficulty with the local Rastafarian tones that the locals emphasise when speaking to the many tourists that visit this island every year. Reggae and Rum are just some of the features of this island that you will indulge depending upon which part of the island you decide to vacation at. The local people will be sure to take you for tours into lands which seem as if they have never been inhabited giving it a truly appealing aspect for every tourist whether you after a party time or an eco-friendly time. The island itself has been a famous tourist destination since the 1930’s when Errol Flynn and other Hollywood celebrities started to use this as the vacation island of paradise. The island has a total area of 4,411 square kilometres of unspoilt beauty and a population base of around 2.65 million people, which accounts for its high-density level. Demographically speaking Jamaica is a complex culture of colonial England mixed with African aspirations, which goes to show that its identity is truly unique. Tourism is Jamaica’s largest industry sector with the majority of its residents either being primarily being involved in working in the tourism related occupations. Even those who are not

employed in the tourism industry play a part in welcoming every visitor to the island and giving you a friendly “Hey M’on?” Jamaica is an independent state within the British Commonwealth and the current Head of State, Prime Minister Percival J. Patterson has given an assurance to increase the wealth of the country by increasing tourism related activities. With a government, which is committed to providing the holiday of a lifetime, this is one island where you could hardly go wrong whatever holiday type you are seeking. Jamaica is determined to escape from the dependency of the debt that they are in and this is sure to work to the advantage of the tourist for a long time to come.