People, Culture, and History of Jamaica |
Jamaica is a Caribbean vacation paradise for both the
adventure some traveler seeking the many unique outdoor activities, which
the island offers in abundance, as well as for those wanting to be pampered
at the island's many luxury resort spas, or lavished upon at one of the
all-inclusive Caribbean resorts which line the legendary Northern Gold
Coast. Montego Bay is the second largest city in Jamaica and is the gateway
to tourist activity on the north coast. The city sits in a bay with mountains
rising in the background. It is a hub of shopping and dining and the beaches
are lined with all-inclusive resorts. Here are just a few of the activities
you will enjoy on your Jamaica Vacation:
In general Jamaicans are friendly, outgoing and very proud of their nation.
They enjoy humor, swapping stories (or liming as they call it), can be
opinionated and are very talented. Jamaican artwork is highly sought
after and the Reggae music that originated on the island is world renown.
Though English is the official language it is fascinating to listen to "Jamaican Talk", or the local
dialect spoken in a musical lilt- a mixture of English and African words (and
some slang thrown in as well!). Jamaicans keep a positive and care-free attitude
toward life, answering many questions or inquiries with a "No Problem Mon" or
an "Irie"
- believing that it's all going to work out and everything is
OK!
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