Travel Snapshot
Jamaica
SNAPSHOTS
Jamaica is one of the world’s top tourist destinations, offering
unparalleled attractions and experiences. Topographically the most
complete and varied of all the Caribbean islands, Jamaica offers
lush vegetation, waterfalls, and mountain trails, in addition to sundrenched beaches. Jamaica's natural beauty can be experienced at
a number of attractions around the island. Here are some of the top
attractions that await your exploration. Discover historic estates,
tropical rainforests and panoramic vistas.
World’s best coffee
The Rosehall Great House
Coffee from the Blue Mountains
continues to tantalize the palates of
coffee lovers around the world. The
Old Tavern Coffee Estate is home to the
only coffee grown, processed, packed
and marketed by the same family-run
business for decades. Tours usually
include a view of the coffee plantation,
roasting equipment and a leisurely chat
(over freshly brewed coffee) with owner
Dorothy Twyman
On the other side of the island in
Montego Bay, lies another Georgian
style museum rich in history. Boasting
silk wallpapers, European antiques,
chandeliers, mahogany floors, paneling
and wooden ceilings, visit and re-live
the legend of Annie Palmer, the White
Witch of Rose Hall. Tours are available
day and night.
Room with a view
The high peak of the magnificent Blue
Mountains is often covered in mist, and
is home to the world famous coffee of
the same name. A journey to the peak
just before sunrise allows you to inhale
the clean crisp morning air as the dawn
unfolds and the expansive views which
allow you to see both the north and
south coast of the island.
The London Millennium
Footbridge
Devon House has been described as
Jamaican Geor gian in architecture.
Built in the 18th century this national
heritage site is a popular meeting
place for Jamaicans and visitors. Tours
of the museum are on offer. A visit to
Devon House is not complete without
having Devon House Ice-Scream, voted
by National Geographic as the 4th best
place in the world to eat ice-cream.
Bob Marley the
legend
Talent abounds in
the Jamaican people,
with the Honourable
Robert ‘Bob’ Nesta
Marley being among
the
best
known
worldwide. The Bob
Marley Museum is
Marley's home and
is dedicated to the
life and music of the
reggae icon; offering
tours, which give
visitors a glimpse
into the mind of one
of Jamaica’s most
recognized
music
ambassadors.
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