subject: Spending An Unforgettable Holiday In Montego Bay [print this page] Montego Bay can be called the tourist capital of Jamaica for the sheer number of visitors it attracts annually. The visitors come here to indulge in duty free shopping, make the most of the beautiful beaches and make friends with the friendly locals.
All cheap airfares to Montego Bay land at the Sangster International Airport, which is a haven for duty free shopping. From the airport, you can hire a car or rent a taxi to reach your destination. It is best to have your own car or a taxi to move around the place, as the public transport system is not that good here.
Almost all major airlines fly to this beautiful holiday destination. All these airlines have deals and promotions for cheap flights to Montego Bay. It also helps to check last minute flights, as you can get cheap tickets on such flights.
Once you land here, it is not a problem to locate a hotel. Being a tourist hub, there are many hotels, primarily in the resort areas, which are reasonably priced. Regardless of the type of traveler you are, you will be able to find a hotel to suit your budget. Tourism is a major industry here, hence the all hotels, including the budget ones, are clean and offer fantastic service and amenities. And, if you are coming from another location in the Caribbean, you can opt for cheap tickets to Montego Bay on Caribbean Airlines.
The weather in Jamaica is usually moderately warm throughout the year, but the island experiences its hurricane season from June through November. So if you are visiting this beautiful town on a holiday, you may want to avoid the hurricane season. There are some other months that you may want to avoid and these are May and December. During these two months the town gets rain. However, you will be able to get affordable travel deals during this period, as the number of visitors decrease. The best months to spend your holiday here are from January through April and July.
One of the attractions here is voodoo. If you want to see something about voodoo, make sure that you visit the Rose Hall. Also, do visit the Doctor's Cave beach, which is a sheltered beach and popular for its beautiful scenery and crystal clear water. This beach is the best place to learn swimming. Located in the center of the town, is the town square known as Sam Sharpe Square. Here you will be able to visit a jail that used to house runaway slave centuries ago.
Before leaving this holiday destination, make sure that you visit the Holiday Village. This is the biggest shopping center here and is located right in front of the Holiday Inn. This is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs, gifts, craft items, clothes and much more.
