Jamaica possesses a personality and charm that keeps vacationers coming back for more. Accommodations run the gamut, from quaint and charming inns to deluxe and luxurious resorts. Just so you are prepared, here are some interesting facts I learned about Jamaica. At 4,411 square miles, Jamaica is roughly the size of Connecticut. Jamaica has more flowering species than any other country in the Western Hemisphere.
Jamaican dollars are the official currency, but U.S. dollars are widely accepted.
Average annual temperature is 82 degrees. Northeast tradewinds and mountain breezes keep the temperature pleasant along the coast. Jamaica is the birthplace of Belafonte's vintage calypso and Bob Marley's reggae music, not to mention Red Stripe beer. Jamaica is home to many music festivals including the celebrated Reggae Sunfest, the Jazz and Blues Festival and the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival. At Sunset Dreams, I've got so many specials I can't list them all.