subject: Jamaica A Fantastic Holiday [print this page] Officially referred to as the Commonwealth of Jamaica, Jamaica is an island country located in the Greater Antilles. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea. With a population of almost 3 million, it is the third most populous country in the Americas. It is best known for its consistent war, weather and popular resort locations.
Jamaica isnt known to have many seasons, as the weather is almost the same - hot, sunny and humid-throughout the year. Between summer and winter, the variation in temperature is no more than 10 degrees. The only way to experience the cold in this country is by traveling to the mountains. The best time to visit this place is in January or February as these are the coolest months. July and August, on the other hand, are the hottest months. If you want to take a break from the heat and dont mind a few spells of rain, you can visit in May-June or September-October. This is also the perfect time for you to get cheap tickets to Jamaica. Do not plan your trip in the month of April as it is the windiest month and it may prohibit you from taking part in scuba diving or snorkeling.
Flights to Jamaica land at either Norman Manley International Airport or Donald Sangster International Airport the two international airports of the country. British Airways is the cheapest airline to take to the place. May is the best month if you want to book cheap last minute flights on British Airways. You can find many other cheap flights to Jamaica.
The culture of this country is a rich blend of cultures of the original Taino settlers and their Spanish conquerors. The blacks and slaves are the predominant cultural force, however, as they were the ones who suffered and resisted the harsh conditions that were enforced upon them. The culture is influenced by Chinese and Indian cultures as well, on account of the immigrants from these countries. Official language of the country is English.
Even though many other faiths are practiced in Jamaica, Christianity remains the one largely followed. The country has Baptist, the Anglican Church and the Church of God spread throughout. There are many churches which have been preserved for a very long time. The country also has a few Jewish synagogues, which date back to the 1600s. The island also has remote traces of ancient African religions. It is believed that more than half of the Jamaican population secretly seeks the services of the traditional African religious healers to solve serious problems that conventional society cannot sort for them.
Cuisine of Jamaica is a delicious blend of flavors, spices, cooking techniques and influences from the indigenous people of the nation, and also the British, African, Spanish and Chinese who have inhabited the island. There are a diverse range of tropical fruits, meats and seafood available for you to choose from.
