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spectacular, rising out of the lush
jungle to the north of the capital
city Kingston at over 7,000 feet
and the Blue Mountains and the
glorious backdrop to the city itself.
The majestic mountain range is
part of the Blue and John Crow
Mountain National Park and has
been inscribed by UNESCO as a
world heritage site. Its Blue Mountain
coffee is considered one of the finest
to be found in the Caribbean. The
capital, Kingston, boasts one of the
largest botanical gardens with an
abundance of flora, fauna and cacti
to bougainvilleas, while the Hope
Zoo is home to 900 animals across
60 species, including endangered
and endemic animals from Jamaica,
Africa and the Americas among some
of the attractions is Lucas the lion.
Jamaica also remains a very popular
destination for the wedding market,
offering all-inclusive wedding
packages. An army of dedicated
wedding planners regularly customise
such events with everything from
visits to the Rose Hall Great House
and visits to Bob Marley Museum, to
more adventurous zip wiring, jeep
“The island boasts some
beautiful beaches,
a wealth of vibrant
music and a chance
to sample jerk food
at its’ very best.”
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