Montego Bay, Jamaica’s “Second City,” is a major cruise-ship port. This tropical paradise is also renowned for its pristine beaches, including famed Doctor’s Cave Beach, world-class resorts, and nightlife. Rose Hall is the ideal place to immerse yourself in Jamaica’s history and heritage. The country’s most-famous colonial great house was built in the 18th century and is surrounded by tropical gardens.
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This oceanfront haven offers plush accommodations, a waterpark, superb dining, kid/teen clubs, and expansive event facilities.
It’s always the right time to sail or fly to Jamaica. The rainy season lasts from May through November, when it usually rains for short periods in the late afternoon, followed by sunshine.
A tropical marine climate brings cool breezes from the sea. The mountain areas are cooler than the beaches, and the weather is usually between 80 F and 90 F. July and August are typically the hottest, when the weather is sunny, and temperatures average at 88 F.
The coolest spot on the island is Blue Mountain Peak. March and April are the windiest months. Negril Beach and Kingston offer more sheltered surroundings, ideal for year-round water sports.
Hurricanes are a rarity in Jamaica, although as in much of the Caribbean the season runs from June through November.
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