The Blue Mountains, Jamaica’s oldest feature, are paired with their mountainous neighbors, the John Crow Mountains, to form the island nation’s only national park. They are named from the blue haze that hangs over this chain of emerald peaks. Due to its winding 4×4 paths and rugged walking trails, it is a secluded, expansive wilderness that is exciting to explore. See unspoiled beauty that stretches as far as the eye can see, a rainforest that is home to a plethora of wildlife, including the largest butterfly in the western hemisphere, the enormous swallowtail. Higher up, there is a history of past towns and hideaways created by the Maroons, a group of fugitive enslaved Africans. The lower slopes are currently covered in coffee bean plantations that are famous across the world thanks to the gourmet Blue Mountain coffee brand. Any perspective over this wild region is breathtaking, yet its highest peak, Blue Mountain, is known for its sunrise views.

Dunn’s River Falls is one of Jamaica’s most famous locations, and it truly lives up to its reputation. Take on the thrilling climb up its distinctively shaped limestone tiers for an incredible perspective over its entire magnificence as it falls into the sea directly below. This spectacular tiered waterfall is wrapped in virgin rainforest. While climbing the Falls, you can pause at a number of lagoons and pools, which are all nicely chilled by the surrounding trees’ shade. This is a Jamaican symbol that you must experience for yourself, even during hectic times.

Jerk is a component of Jamaican culture, just as reggae. At one of the renowned Scotchies restaurants that dot the island, you may enjoy its fiery undertones to the fullest. Foodies visit for the delectable dishes of jerk chicken and pork they serve up, and you know it’s going to be amazing when you see the locals smelling the sizzling barbecues. The casual, thatched huts give off a real sense of place, and the authentic outdoor setting is alive with the sounds of happy diners and the scents of open-air cooking. Red Stripe beer, another popular Jamaican beverage, will soothe your tongue if the spiciness becomes too much.

Although they don’t make up the entirety of Jamaica, beaches are nonetheless beautiful. Negril’s Seven Mile Beach, a flawless golden arc bordered on either side by swaying palms and turquoise waters, is the best of the lot. Although it’s the perfect spot to relax, there are lots of things to keep you occupied, including jet skiing, snorkeling, catamaran cruise, kayaking, and even galloping through the beaches on a horse. The ambience of this piece of Jamaican heaven is only enhanced by the presence of food shacks and reggae music.

The former residence of James Bond writer Ian Fleming is the perfect place to go if you want to experience being a movie star. Unlike 007, who had a license to kill, GoldenEye gives you permission to relax. It’s difficult not to, too, with lovely beach bungalows and villas scattered across velvet sands in a tranquil cove that promotes relaxation. The fact that Fleming was inspired to write all 14 of his Bond novels here is sufficient for us.