The Islands - Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide - page 203

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Jamaica
F or us, Jamaica means romance. Maybe it's the mountains
covered in lush tropical vegetation. Maybe it's the plush resorts
where couples are greeted by an atmosphere that promises ro-
mance. Or maybe it's the people, who make visitors feel like
they're returning home, a home where hummingbirds dart from
bloom to bloom, where waters teeming with colorful marine life
lie just steps from your room, where the island's own music
makes nights pulsate with a tropical beat.

Jamaica was one of our first Caribbean destinations and a trip
back is a homecoming for us. We try to make time for a meal at
our favorite jerk joint and stop by our favorite souvenir stand, a
bamboo hut painted in Rastafarian colors of gold, green, red
and black. And, as we drive the sometimes bumpy roads filled
with more-than-sometimes wild drivers, we pass by many of
our favorite resorts and restaurants, and relive romantic times
we've shared in Jamaica over the last decade.

We have to admit, however, that Jamaica is not for everyone.
Many travelers prefer to skip this island because of the issues
that inevitably reveal themselves even to the casual tourist.