Jamaica remains a very popular holiday destination, especially for those people looking to relax from the everyday grind of work and who want to lie back on beautiful sandy beaches. The Island is regarded as a ‘paradise’ and has a reputation for being laid back, from the hospitality of the locals to the pace of life. But there’s also plenty to do in Jamaica for those who seek a little bit more than R&R; the country makes a great destination for anyone looking for a unique holiday.
- Jamaica, Ocho Rios, Dunn’s River FallsWanderingtheWorld (www.LostManProject.com) / Foter / CC BY-NC
Here’s why:
Jamaica has a tropical climate and some breathtaking scenery, so if you’re an outdoors type there are lots of activities to get involved in. You can go hiking, horse riding, and backpacking, or you can take advantage of Jamaica’s beautiful coastlines by going jet skiing, scuba diving and even go swimming with dolphins.
If you want to see spectacular scenery, Jamaica certainly has this too! Dunn’s River Falls is a waterfall near Ocho Rios which thousands of tourists visit every year to watch and climb upwards. It takes nearly two hours to climb the waterfall, but apparently this is not a tough climb and some people do this without the assistance of a guide. In any case, the scenery along the way makes it a very worthwhile use of your holiday time.
Aside from the range of activities and fantastic surroundings, Jamaica is famed for its delicious Caribbean food and, of course, for its rum. Rice and peas, and patties are a staple, and everyone should be familiar with jerk chicken. What better than to sample these flavours and authentic cooking in their home country? If you do plan on drinking rum in Jamaica, there is a slight word of warning. Authentic Jamaican rum can be very strong and sometimes over 70% proof, so be careful with how much you do drink and as always remember to pace yourself.
New Gambling Laws in Jamaica
There have been some interesting developments in Jamaican gambling law recently, which make the country an even more attractive destination for tourists. Until very recently Jamaican law curtailed gambling on the island. This meant that even though there are casinos in Jamaica, these were exclusively inside hotels and the law permitted only a limited number of slot machines. Many popular table games such as roulette were banned entirely. However, a recent change to the law has paved the way for an expansion to casino gambling in Jamaica. In a bid to boost tourism, the Jamaica senate has passed a law which will allow casinos outside of hotels to be opened on the island for the first time. This is great news for holidaymakers who like to take a chance in the casino when they go abroad and is sure to draw increasing numbers of people to the island.
So in the very near future you will not only be able to enjoy the beautiful Jamaican surroundings, food, drink and atmosphere, but hopefully also come home with some cash! With this in mind, if you are planning a trip to Jamaica in the future, specifically to use its brand new casinos, you may want to get some practice in first! Why not visit a top online casino and try and hone your skills? The casinos in Jamaica are sure to be busy and competitive when they open, and in order to win you’ll need to be at the top of your game!
