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Jamaica Vacations & Travel Tips

When to Go

It’s always the right time to sail or fly to Jamaica. The rainy season lasts from May through November, when it usually rains for short periods in the late afternoon, followed by sunshine.

A tropical marine climate brings cool breezes from the sea. The mountain areas are cooler than the beaches, and the weather is usually between 80 F and 90 F. July and August are typically the hottest, when the weather is sunny, and temperatures average at 88 F.

The coolest spot on the island is Blue Mountain Peak. March and April are the windiest months. Negril Beach and Kingston offer more sheltered surroundings, ideal for year-round water sports.

Hurricanes are a rarity in Jamaica, although as in much of the Caribbean the season runs from June through November.

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Featured Jamaica Hotel

  • Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa

    Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa

    All-Inclusive
    Jamaica, Rose Hall
    Our 4-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway.
    • All-Inclusive
      All-Inclusive
    • Not A Couples Only Resort
      Not A Couples Only Resort
    • Not an Adults Only Property
      Not an Adults Only Property
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Sandals/Beaches Resorts Only
      Sandals/Beaches Resorts Only
    • Family Program
      Family Program
    • Breakfast Included
      Breakfast Included
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • No Villa
      No Villa

    This oceanfront haven offers plush accommodations, a waterpark, superb dining, kid/teen clubs, and expansive event facilities.

    • All-Inclusive
      All-Inclusive
    • Not A Couples Only Resort
      Not A Couples Only Resort
    • Not an Adults Only Property
      Not an Adults Only Property
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Sandals/Beaches Resorts Only
      Sandals/Beaches Resorts Only
    • Family Program
      Family Program
    • Breakfast Included
      Breakfast Included
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • No Villa
      No Villa

    This oceanfront haven offers plush accommodations, a waterpark, superb dining, kid/teen clubs, and expansive event facilities.

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Fast Facts

Jamaica was claimed by Spain after Christopher Columbus landed there in 1494. In 1655, it came under English rule before gaining independence in 1962.

As in many other countries across the globe, Jamaicans drive on the left side of the road.

Blue Mountain Peak, part of the island’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Jamaica’s highest point at a towering 7,402 feet.

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