Ocho Rios
The resort of Ocho Rios has something for everyone, from chilling out by the pool, to exploring Dunn's River Falls.
Jamaica Holidays In 2023 & 2024
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Our Guide To Holidays To Jamaica In 2023/2024
Jamaica is such a fantastic destination for a tropical holiday, but with so many resorts and hotels to choose from, you might need a bit of help and inspiration on where to go and stay. Here's our guide to Jamaica holidays, whether you're taking the kids away for an adventure filled, family friendly holiday, or celebrating a special occasion like a big birthday or honeymoon.
Popular Areas In Jamaica
Negril
A popular resort on the very west of the island with a gorgeous stretch of tropical, sandy beach.
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Getting to, from and around Jamaica
There are direct flights from the UK to Jamaica, including both scheduled services with Virgin Atlantic and BA, and charter flights from regional airports with TUI, including Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow. It's easiest to have an airport transfer waiting for you to take you to your hotel, but hiring a car is also possible here and a great way to get out and explore if you can't spend every day by the pool.
Holiday Types
Family Holidays
Jamaica is a great island for families. There are a bunch of family friendly hotels with kids clubs and activities. Take a look at places like Beaches Ocho Rios and the Royalton White Sands Resort for some kid friendly inspiration.
Villa Holidays
Self catering villas are another awesome way to enjoy the island. There's something special about hiring out your own home for a week or two, buying groceries from the local supermarket and eating out at some of the local bars and restaurants.
Honeymoons
It's so easy to see why people choose Jamaica for their honeymoon. If you really do want to escape the kids, there are plenty of adult only hotels here like the Ocean Eden Bay and the Sandals Negril.
When To Go
Being in the Caribbean, Jamaica enjoys year round warm weather, with temperatures staying around the 30° mark, but being a tropical destination means it also rains.
Summer
Summer in Jamaica is typically more rainy, although as with most tropical climates, these are often shorter sharp downpours of rain.
Winter
Winter is typically the high season when tourist flock to the warmer climate, however, late winter to early Spring is the sunniest time of year in Jamaica and can be a good time to visit as the peak season winds down.
Things to do in Jamaica
If you fancy exploring or a bit of an adventure, there's loads to do in Jamaica outside of all the activities of your hotel. From discovering some of the quieter beaches, to venturing into the Blue Mountains, here are a few of our favourites.
Dunn's River Falls & Park
Famous for being in various films, Dunn's River Falls & Park is one of Jamaica's most visited attractions. Climb up the falls and make sure you get that vital Instagram photo!
Bob Marley Museum
No visit to Jamaica is complete without learning about one of the island's most iconic musicians. The Bob Marley Museum is a National Heritage Site and was his final residence on the island.
Blue Hole
The Blue Hole is another of the island's waterfall attractions, with the mesmerising turquoise water drawing tourists here over the years.
Where to holiday in Jamaica
Lucea
Lucea has a real local feel to it and the resorts around here are mainly out of town, but you'll find some fab hotels here.
Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay has a number of beachfront hotels like the Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay and Grand Jamaica. You'll also find plenty of villas inland here too.
Montego Bay
Montego Bay is the largest town on this part of the island, so if you like the hustle and bustle, or at least have it within easy reach, this might be for you.
Negril
Home to the stunning Seven Mile Beach, Negril has lots of great hotels on the beach, including the Couples Swept Away and Margaritaville Nergril.
Popular Hotels In Jamaica
Free Child Places To Jamaica
If you're taking the family, there are several ways to save, including free child place holidays to Jamaica. With certain tour operators like Virgin Atlantic or British Airways Holidays, this may only be for the accommodation element, however, with companies like TUI, the flights and airport transfers may be included as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Jamaica be open for Summer to UK tourists?
Jamaica is currently open for UK tourists to visit. Please check the latest advice and guidelines or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website.
All Inclusive Holidays
With big, beachfront resorts, an all inclusive holiday to Jamaica may be just what the doctor ordered. Drift between the pool, beach and restaurants for a whole week with endless sea views, palm trees and rum punch.