Moon Jamaica (Eighth Edition)

Description

Dive in to warm Caribbean waters, soak up the sunshine, and discover the vibrant culture and spirit of Jamaica. Inside Moon Jamaica you'll find: *Flexible, strategic itineraries with ideas for backpackers, beach-lovers, adventure travellers, honeymooners, wellness-seekers, and more *Top activities and unique experiences: Watch hummingbirds flit about tropical flowers, take a dip in a crystal-clear spring on a hot day, or relax on soft white sands. See beloved local bands perform at a Negril nightclub and move to the beat of Kingston's legendary music scene. Savour sweet Jamaican rum and coffee, chow down on authentic jerk chicken, or have a romantic beachfront dinner *Outdoor adventures: Cliff-jumping into azure waters, surf the waves, climb the Blue Mountains, or hike through lush jungle *Find the best beaches for surfing, sunsets, seclusion, and more *Insight from Kingston local Oliver Hill on how to experience Jamaica like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid over-tourism, and respectfully engage with the culture *Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout *Background information on Jamaica's landscape, history, and cultural customs *Handy tools including a glossary of Jamaican Patois terms, packing suggestions, and tips for women travelling alone, families with kids, seniors, and LGBTQ travellers Experience the best of Jamaica with Moon. Exploring more of the Caribbean? Check out Moon Bahamas, Moon Aruba, or Moon Dominican Republic.

A dedicated reggae fan from a young age, Oliver Hill began his lasting relationship with Jamaica like many Americans: through the island's music. Friendships with fellow students of Jamaican heritage in high school ultimately led Oliver to visit the island, where he established a recording studio in a Kingston suburb in partnership with a local artist. Frequent trips to Spain and other destinations throughout his youth gave Oliver a global perspective on life and an unquenchable thirst for experiencing new places and cultures. Later, a masters program in journalism at Columbia University took Oliver back to Jamaica with a film crew to shoot Coping with Babylon, a chronicle of contemporary Rastafarian philosophy that has appeared in international film festivals around the world and as part of an exhibition at the Smithsonian titled "Discovering Rastafari." Oliver has worked as a video editor, ornithologist and financial writer and currently works as a correspondent for mergermarket, a Financial Times Group publication in Latin America.