"Traveler Ian Wright begins his journey in the renowned beach resort of Negril before heading down the coast to Treasure Beach. After a stay in Hope Bay he visits the colonial town of Port Antonio. He then escapes to the solitude of the mountains and ends his journey watching the sunrise from the peak of Blue Mountain.

Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkeling at delicate Lime Cay, or swim in the cool mountain pools of Reach Falls; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Jamaica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Jamaica Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a...

"Montego Bay is Jamaica's second largest city that, at the end of the 18th century, was one of the most important harbours for the island's sugar industry. The lively city center is a mixture of both old and new with modern concrete houses located next to simple wooden huts and congested streets with numerous small shops and street traders. Close to Falmouth there's the excitement of Martha Brae River Rafting which is an excellent way to explore this...

Details the most famous aspects of Jamaica, the music and its culture, as well as the Island's history, including the slave trade operated by Britain. Since independence in 1962, Jamaica has acquired a twin image as a resort-style travel Eden and as a new kind of Hell, presided over by drug lords. In seeking to answer the question of what lies between, the author talked with Jamaicans who are trying to make a difference: writers, priests, and musicians....

"Haiti is the starting point of this journey in the Caribbean. Since the time of Columbus it has been the European idyll of paradise set amid a distant ocean. But beyond the dream is the fact that its original inhabitants were wiped out and replaced with African slaves. Now independent states have gradually emerged from the dark shadows of an inglorious past. They inhabit a tropical world, an exotic Caribbean island that consists of Haiti and the...

Shari Belafonte travels to Miami, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Join the Roberts family as they explore the rugged interiors and amazing beaches of Jamaica. They explore the Gold Coast of the North, including Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, and Jamaica's less visited west coast, including Negril. Along the way, they learn the 'irie' culture in Jamaica, swim with dolphins and sting rays, climb up waterfalls, meet Jamaica's dog sled team, go horseback riding and cliff diving, and more.

Travel with the Roberts clan as they make their way across the globe.