JAMAICA

By Jason Harper hour. 4

HISTORY

Jamaica was inhabited by Arawak Indians These peaceful, seafaring people greeted

Columbus when he first visited the island in 1494.

It remained under Spanish rule until 1655.

HISTORY CONTINUED. the British were consistently harassed

by the Maroons. the British captured Jamaica from the

Spanish.

GEOGRAPHY

The island covers over 4,000 square miles.

The island is made up of coastal lowlands. The climate of Jamaica is tropical, hot and

humid on its coast, and mild inland. There geographic location is 18 15 N, 77

30 W

MODERN FACTS Jamaica has won the most world and

Olympic medals. Jamaica is the third largest island in the

Caribbean. Rum is the national drink of Jamaica. A beneficiary of the Caribbean Basin

Trade Partner Act.

DEVON HOUSE HERITAGE SITE

Has the city’s best ice cream, pastry and more.

You can take a tour of the Georgian-style house.

The house tells the tale of privileged West Indian society in the Victorian Era.

GOLF

Has five world championship courses in breathtaking environments.

Cinnamon Hill Golf Course winds its way along the shores of the Caribbean Sea.

The Tryall Club runs along the shoreline and the edge of jungle ravines.

BLUE LAGOON

Over 178ft deep. Port Antonio’s most famous attraction. You can enjoy rum punch while watching

the colors of the lagoon change with movement of the sun.

The lagoon's mysterious waters fascinate visitors with the many shades of blue.

BAMBOO AVENUE

Drive through nature's perfect archway. the avenue is protected under law. Along the avenue are a combination of

rustic and developed rest stops.

DUNNS RIVER FALLS

183 meters high Jamaica's most spectacular waterfall. is one of Jamaica's national treasures.

FLIGHT THERE

Airline is “American Eagle Airlines”TO GET THERE

DTW to Chicago ORD 4288 Chicago ORD to Miami MIA 1270 Miami MIA to Montego Bay MBJ 2035

Total travel time : 22h 45m

FLIGHT BACK

Airline is “American Eagle AirlinesTO GET BACK

Montego Bay MBJ to Miami MIA 1684 Miami MIA to Detroit DTW 1824

Total travel time : 7h 20m

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