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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJamaica's nation multi-cultural mosaic contains African, Asian, European and the Middle Eastern influences. And this wonderful melting pot has created quiet an array of customs and traditions. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResorts will provide you will all the possible comforts and services you can dream of. But take the time to absorb the essence of these people by seeing a performance art, be it theatrical, musical or other. Dance to your heart's content during Carnival or one of the many music festivals such as the Reggae Festival. Enjoy the savoury traditional dishes with saltfish, goat, bammy or sweet exotic fruits. Get familiar with a Rastafarian's way of life. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCome and experience first hand the true meaning of the national slogan: Out of Many, One People<\/i>.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe most famous Jamaican dish, or should we say preparation, is jerk<\/b>. Originally this method of spicing and cooking pork underground was designed by the Maroons (escaped slaves) to hide their whereabouts since no cooking smoke was dissipated. Now chicken, fish and other food can be jerked. The unique spices were used to preserve the meat. The endemic cassava root is used to make the traditional flat bread called bammy<\/b>. Fish is also fried and national dishes include spiced ackee and saltfish, curried goat and oxtail with beans<\/b>. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesserts consist mostly of fruit served with condensed milk or sweet potato and bread pudding<\/b>. Some would say the famous Blue Mountain coffee<\/b> is the best in the world. There is an annual Jamaica Coffee Festival held in Kingston. This country produces also fine rums and liqueurs<\/b>, the best known being Tia Maria.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReligion is everywhere in and is predominantly a Christian country, with large groups of Baptists, Anglicans and Roman Catholics. It is a fact that Jamaica has the most number of churches per square mile than any other country in the world. One religion particular to the country is Rastafarianism, based on the ideal of a world free of poverty, oppression and inequality.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe landscape consists mostly of mountains with narrow and discontinuous coastal plains or plateaux. The mountain ranges go across the centre of the island and the highest elevation point is the Blue Mountain Peak, rising at 2,256 m above sea level. The land is naturally irrigated by the 120 rivers that originate in these mountains. The coastline count 1,022 km with white sand beaches on the north side and black sand beaches on the south side.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDuring the 1700s the island was producing 22% of the world's sugar but experienced many frequent uprisings from the remaining African slaves and it eventually brought on the Emancipation Act of 1834. Plantation owners recruited cheap labour from China and India. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFinally in 1944 universal adult suffrage was adopted and the country gained independence from Britain in 1962.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith more than 200 bird species<\/b>, Jamaica is a bird watcher's paradise. Many can be observed at the Hope Zoo. The national bird is the Red-Billed Streamertail Hummingbird and it appears on the money and airline logo. Other wildlife includes snakes, lizards, frogs and crocodiles<\/b>.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMajor credit cards and the travellers' cheques are widely accepted in most hotels, restaurants and businesses.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor temperatures charts please refer to your destination of choice.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInternet Cafes and most hotels will provide Internet access for a small fee. The mail service is reliable enough. Jamaica is also very proud of its three daily national newspapers.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe most common illness is the traveler's diarrhea (turista), usually showing up on the third day. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDrinking water in Jamaica is purified and filtered by modern methods and is safe to drink.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnofficial holidays include:\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 6 – Bob Marley Day\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch\/April – Carnival<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is important to know buying or carrying any type of drugs in Jamaica is ILLEGAL and searches are done at airports prior to departure.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe departure tax of around JA$1,000<\/b>, per person, is usually included on your plane ticket but if not added it will be payable at the airport, please verify.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTaxis have pre-established rates and buses services are available on a city and national level. Car and motorcycle rental desk can be found at the airport, in some hotels and in the city. When crossing the street or when renting a vehicle please remember that Jamaicans drive on the LEFT.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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