Jamaica holidays

Jamaica is home to lush tropical vegetation, breathtaking beaches and waterfalls. Beneath the misty peaks of the Blue Mountains, British, Spanish, and African cultures blend to create a unique 'feel-good' atmosphere, known to the locals as feeling 'irie'. Breathe in the heavenly scents of orchids and hibiscus and feel the rhythms of reggae and steel drums on this beautiful island. More.

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Things to do on holiday in Jamaica

Holidays in Jamaica offer these great activities:

Buy traditional goods from the local markets, such as woodcarvings, prints, straw items and jewellery
Go rafting on the Rio Grande, gliding past lush, tropical scenery
Relax on the beautiful white beaches
Dance to reggae and steel bands in the local discos and music venues
Try exhilarating watersports, including water skiing, sailing and windsurfing

Tours

Experience the most of Jamaica by combining your beach holiday with our fantastic tour. Tour holidays are available thoughout the year and are 2 weeks in duration.

Jammin' in Jamaica Tour - 6 nights

This unique tour is designed for you to experience the heart of this Caribbean island, which is famous for soft white sands, swaying palms and soul lifting music. Includes a climb of the 600ft Dunn's River Falls, a journey through the breathtaking Blue Mountains and more, followed by some chill-out time on Jamaica's beautiful white sands.
Now available to book online for tours departing from Thu 01 May to Fri 31 October 2008. For tours departing outside of these dates, call us on 0871 200 7799.

Fact file for holidays to Jamaica

Jamaica weather
	daily temperature	daily sunshine	monthly rainfall
Jan	31°C	8.5hrs	2.5cm
Feb	31°C	8hrs	2cm
Mar	31°C	9hrs	2.5cm
Apr	32°C	9hrs	3cm
May	32°C	8hrs	6.2cm
Jun	33°C	7.5hrs	4.8cm
Jul	33°C	8hrs	2.8cm
Aug	33°C	8hrs	7cm
Sep	33°C	7hrs	14.4cm
Oct	32°C	7hrs	14.7cm
Nov	32°C	7.5hrs	10.5cm
Dec	31°C	7.5hrs	3.6cm

Flight info

When flying with First Choice Airways to Jamaica, you can now sit back, unwind and enjoy our exciting new service.

Star Class

Fantastic 33" legroom*
Leather seats for improved comfort
Personal seat back 7" widescreen TV
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary pampering pack

Star Class Premier

Amazing 36" legroom*
Air-filled leather seats with winged head support
9" widescreen seat back TV
Entertainment on demand - ability to stop, start and rewind programmes
30 channels with video and games on demand
Priority check-in and boarding
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary drinks
Sparkling cocktail before take-off
Complimentary pampering pack
Mood cabin lighting

* Legroom measurements refer to seat pitch

Watch the Star Class video

Fly from	Flight time approx: 10hrs
London Gatwick
Manchester
All flights between Nov and Apr are weekly and between May and Oct are fortnightly.

Travel money

Currency: Jamaican dollar

A commission-free foreign exchange service is available at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

Passports and Visas

Passport Information: You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.

Visa Information: No visa required.

Departure Tax: For departures before 01 Nov 2008 the compulsory overseas departure tax (approx. £13 per person) will be added at the time of booking (including children 2 years and over). For departures on or after 01 Nov 2008 this charge of US$25 (approx.£13) will be payable locally by customers in local currency.

Please note: This information is accurate as of 30 Jan 2008. All charges and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents and we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.

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Now - Apr 08 May 08 - Apr 09

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Holidays to Jamaica are available throughout the year. Holidays departing in May to October are 2 weeks in duration.

Jamaica Tours are now available to book online for May to October 2008 departures. Tour holidays are combined with a beach stay and are 2 weeks in duration.

Depart Sat Fly From Stay Passengers

17 - 64 yrs 65+ yrs 2 - 16 yrs under 2 yrs

If there are 10 or more people in your group or your chosen holiday is longer than 4 weeks in duration please contact our booking team on 0871 200 7799.