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Top 5 Things to Do in Jamaica


1. Attend the Reggae Sumfest

Happening every year at Montego Bay, the Reggae Sumfest is the definitive music festival of Jamaica. It is a series of concerts with performances by top international reggae and R & B artists.

2. Visit the Bob Marley Museum

Sightseeing in Jamaica won't be complete without visiting the Bob Marley Museum - the most famous person and reggae artist in the whole of Jamaica. Located at Kingston, the museum itself was the former residence of Bob Marley. It was converted into a museum six years after his death in 1981. It features personal memorabilia as well as a gallery, a 80-seater theater, a gift shop, and several stores.

3. Take a hike on the Blue Mountains

Standing on the eastern part of Kingston are the Blue Mountains - the highest peaks in Jamaica. A favorite among hikers and nature lovers, the scenic Blue Mountains have a wide range of native flora and fauna. The mountainsides are brimming with coffee fields, of which the famous Blue Mountain coffee came from.

4. Join the Jamaica Carnival

The Jamaica Carnival is part of the annual carnival held throughout the Caribbean islands. Inspired mainly by the Carnival in Trinidad, the Jamaica Carnival is a major street party held every after Easter Sunday. It attracts thousands of visitors every year and features costumed parades, live band music, fetes, and contests.

5. Shop at the Kingston Crafts Market

Located at Harbour Street in Kingston, the Crafts Market comprise of a group of small stalls that sell various kinds of Jamaican products - from hats to batik shirts, wooden plates and bowls, to pots and wooden masks.

There is so much to see and do in Jamaica that one cannot just leave this beautiful island without sampling its fascinating culture. For visitors to Jamaica, the island's charm and pulsating energy leave a distinctive mark that is both meaningful and memorable. And if one happens to be looking for comfortable accommodations, the city of Kingston has so much to offer. The Christar Villas Hotel is one of these. Located right in the heart of Kingston, Christar Villas provides casual and affordable rooms for leisure and business travelers. For more information on this charming hotel, visit: christarvillashotel.com [christarvillashotel.com] .