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Jamaica Cricket World Cup 2007 Tourist Information

Jamaica is the 3rd largest country in the Caribbean with a population approaching 3 million people. Christopher Columbus claimed Jamaica in the name of Spain in 1494 and used the island as a private family estate. Jamaica was seized in 1655 by the British, who quickly put their African slaves to work to create the world's largest sugar exporting nation. Thankfully slavery was abolished here in 1834 and this small proud nation went on to have a huge cultural influence on the world largely through music and the Rastafarian religion which was founded here.

Today, Jamaica struggles with a sluggish economic outlook and political instability. An election campaign here can cause bloodshed on an unprecedented scale as the two main parties and their supporters battle for power. The murder rate in Jamaica is off the scale leading the BBC to dub Jamaica 'The murder capital of the world'. It is certainly recommended that visitors and tourists in Jamaica remain vigilant at all times but the resort towns are considered relatively safe for travellers

Jamaica has many types of activities to fit all tastes and budgets. If you like to be on the water, take a cruise along the coastline in a Trimaran or Catamaran - a great way to see the Jamaican coastline. For the more adventurous thrill-seeker, whitewater rafting excursions offer adrenalin pumping fun along with the opportunity to explore Jamaica's rainforest.

Hotels in Jamaica are plentiful and there are hotels available in Jamaica to suit all budgets. Themed holidays are a great way to get to know the island better and experience the true Jamaica. Hotel rooms in Jamaica can be booked cheaply for travellers on a budget, while the more sumptuous resorts offer all the fringe benefits but at a price.

Flights to Jamaica land at one of the island's two airports. Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport is handily placed for the capital Kingston and Sangster International Airport is just 3kms from Montego Bay.