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Sandals & Beaches 2 4 1 offers available to book from 23 May until 7th June 2010 for selected dates 2010 and 2011. Enjoy the fantastic caribbean islands of Jamaica,Antigua,St Lucia,Bahamas,Turks & Caicos. Read the rest of this entry »

Holidays to Montego Bay have something for everyone. The sublime beaches make the ideal location to sit casually enjoying a cocktail and soaking up the sunshine. Read the rest of this entry »

Caribbean Holidays are pleased to promote, Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica,Caribbean Islands call 0800 883 0982 www.caribbeanislandsonline.co.uk

Located in the north-west of the island, constructed directly on the beach of Mahoe Bay, this Resort offers a wide range of services including the “All Inclusive” system, in which guests’ convenience and enjoyment is paramount. Read the rest of this entry »

Bargain Last minute deal caribbean holiday departs Manchester 10 Sept x 14nts Ai VIK Arena Blanca,Punta Cana, Dominican Republic only £589pp inc 15kg luggage & 5kg hand luggage, other dates and airports available, prices may differ, call 0800 883 0982 for further details
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The VIK Hotel Arena Blanca is placed overlooking the incomparable beach of Bávaro, just 30 minutes away from the International Airport of Punta Cana. This hotel in Punta Cana was renovated in 2006 to be able to offer a wide variety of environments: cared for, therapeutic and beautiful settings in the modern spa, full entertainment programmes and romantic dinners under the stars, right on the warm Caribbean beach. Switch off as you arrive at VIK Hotel Arena Blanca and enjoy your stay to the limit.

A trip to Jamaica will make you discover postcard beaches, tropical jungles and an interesting social atmosphere. Read the rest of this entry »

Regardless of when you visit, the tropical climate and warm temperatures of Jamaica essentially guarantee beautiful weather during your vacation.

Average temperatures in Jamaica range between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius-2 degrees Celsius), with July and August being the hottest months and February the coolest. Temperatures in Jamaica generally vary approximately 10 degrees from summer to winter. Nevertheless, you should be prepared for winter in Jamaica to be slightly cooler, especially at the higher altitudes. In the mountains, temperatures can dip to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius).

The rainiest weather in Jamaica occurs in May and June and again in October and November and can sometimes extend into December. While the average annual rainfall is 50.7 inches, accumulation varies dramatically across the island. In contrast to the southwestern coast of Jamaica, which receives little rain and is often classified as semi barren, the eastern (windward) coast receives considerably more rain than anywhere else on the island. For the most part when it does rain in Jamaica, showers are short, heavy and followed by sunshine.

Jamaica does lie in the hurricane belt, and the official hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with August and September being the peak months. However, the Caribbean region is more vast than most people think, and the chances of any single island being hit directly by a hurricane are very slim. Most often, islands will only receive the heavy rains that come on the outskirts of a hurricane, avoiding the most extreme weather conditions. Direct hits on Jamaica by major storms are so rare, in fact, that many elder Jamaican inhabitants still relate events in history to being before or after “the storm” because they may have only seen one or two of significance in their lifetimes.

Additionally, with today’s meteorological technology, advanced warnings for hurricanes will reach you long before you are ever in danger, so keeping an eye on the weather in Jamaica before you leave for your vacation will go a long way toward keeping you prepared. If you hear that a hurricane has hit before you are to arrive, all is not lost. You may not have to alter your vacation at all, but do call ahead to verify current atmospheric conditions and extent of damage to the island; you may also want to get a statement from local business owners as to whether they are conducting business or when they think they will be operational again.

The following statistical weather data is from a weather station in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Keep in mind that on an island the size of Jamaica, the climate will vary slightly across the island. Particularly, it gets noticeably cooler in the evening breeze of the higher altitutes, so when visiting Jamaica’s mountainous interior, you’ll want to keep a light jacket handy for when the sun goes down. All in all, though, this information should give you a good idea of what to expect on your Jamaica vacation.