Caribbean
Jamaica
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Jamaica: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
White-sand beaches, forest-covered mountains and reggae in the air: Jamaica moves to the rhythm of the sea and music, from Negril to Port Antonio.
Best weatherDuring the dry season: sunshine and trade winds. During the rainy and hurricane season, go for a flexible booking.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
The dry season
Sunshine, calm sea and trade winds: it's the high season, perfect for the beaches of Negril and Montego Bay.
Early summer
It's hot, there are fewer crowds and prices drop. In July, the Reggae Sumfest festival gets Montego Bay dancing.
The rainy season
Showers are often short and nature is lush and green. It's hurricane season: go for a flexible booking.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Montego Bay
The island's gateway, with its airport: beaches, big hotels and the Hip Strip for a stroll.
Negril
In the west: the long Seven Mile Beach and the West End cliffs, perfect for sunsets.
Ocho Rios
On the north coast: Dunn's River Falls, tropical gardens and a cruise port.
Port Antonio
In the wilder northeast: the Blue Lagoon, hidden coves and lush nature.
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
Dunn's River Falls
Near Ocho Rios, you climb the cascades on foot, in a line and hand in hand, all the way to the top. Bring water shoes!
Ideal for families and adventurers
The Blue Mountains
The island's highest point, Blue Mountain Peak, rises above 2,200 m. The Blue and John Crow Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and their coffee is famous worldwide.
Ideal for hiking
In Bob Marley's footsteps
In Kingston, his home has become the Bob Marley Museum. Reggae music of Jamaica has been on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2018.
Ideal for music lovers
Jerk and ackee
Jerk chicken, marinated in spices and slowly grilled, is enjoyed all over the island. The national dish is ackee and saltfish: a local fruit cooked with salt cod.
Ideal for food lovers