Just the mere mention of the word ‘Caribbean’ evokes in our minds images of sunny beaches, beautiful ebony-skinned women and men in a floral shirt shouting aloud, "Jah Maan, Welcome to Jamaica Maan!"
Jamaica has a somber history, weighed down by poverty, social discontent and a slave era. However, the people are witty and happy-go-lucky and will go the extra mile to make visitors feel at home. Jamaica has something for all kinds of visitors. You can choose a private villa with your own private beach; laugh your vacation away at a party-hearty resort; throw yourself into the thick of the island's life, or concentrate on experiencing the three Rs: reggae, reefers and rum. Needless to say, Jamaica has a whole bunch of things to do. Best of Bombay brings to you a list of things to do when you are in Jamaica. Here is your guide to fun!
REGGAE SUNSPLASH
Jamaica is an island of music. It is also the birthplace of many musical festivals. The Reggae Sunsplash, started in 1978, is the world’s biggest Reggae music festival. Come July or August each year Reggae Sunsplash is responsible for attracting thousands of tourists, many coming from across the globe, to soak up the music, sun, frolic and bronze themselves on sandy white/brown beaches, sip exotic cocktails and to share in the Reggae Sunsplash festivities. In 1981, the year of Bob Marley’s death, Reggae Sunsplash was dedicated to that great man who was a larger than life musical and social icon.
NIGHTLIFE
Music-lovers won't have to wait for these lively festivals, however. Jamaica offers up plenty of music as part of the regular nightlife scene. There are popular bars and clubs throughout all the main tourist areas: Negril, Port Antonio, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and especially Kingston. Those located in major hotels and resorts typically see the most action, but there are also local places that are worth checking out. Locals are glad to point out where to go for a taste of native Jamaican fun.
Negril
Negril is known as the "Capital of Casual", but don’t let the relaxed atmosphere fool you - with nightfall brings parties - Spring Break parties at places such as Fun Holiday, Margaritaville, Legends, and The Jungle, just to name a few. Parties you will brag to your friends about attending once you return home.
Daytime activities are abundant in Negril and add that extra ‘ting’ that makes Spring Break in Negril stand out from the other Spring Break destinations. Cliff jumping, waterfall climbing, snorkeling, booze and sunset cruising, live reggae concerts, beach parties, water sports and you can’t forget the Spring Break favorite; grabbing an ice cold Red Stripe and laying out on the beach soaking up the Caribbean sun.
As expected most of Jamaica’s bars and nightclubs are on the beach, with a few interesting ones located on cliffs as well.
Montego Bay
Montego Bay is a bit of a quiet holiday destination where you definitely won’t find your regular spring breakers creating a racket all over the beach. Nightlife is not guaranteed at Montego Bay's top hotels. In winter the restaurants and bars of the Ritz-Carlton or Half Moon have the most diverse amusements.
The number-one nightspot in Mo Bay is a two-in-one restaurant, Marguerite's Seafood by the Sea and Margueritaville Sports Bar & Grill. Cricket Club, at Wyndham Rose Hall, is more than just a sports bar; it's where people go to meet and mingle with an international crowd. Sun Daze has an authentic Jamaican laid-back feel-complete with a constant flow of calypso and reggae music from as early as 10am daily. The Brewery is one of the city's most popular nightlife hangouts. It's a cross between an English pub and a Jamaican jerk-pork pit.
Kingston
When the sun goes down, Kingston is anything but asleep. In fact, as dusk settles there is a myriad of activities underway to capture your imagination and soothe your spirit. If you want to party in Jamaica any time of the year, this is the place to be.
Bacchus is a small club, and showcases a more diverse and alternative scene in Kingston. Music varies from indie, punk, hip-hop, and house to rare grooves. On weekends they house top quality turntablists, one half of Groove Armada has been known to grace the decks.
The newest club is the £5 million superclub - Oceana. This lavish venue has 5 bars, 2 nightclubs and a restaurant. Music varies from commercial dance, R'n'B, via disco and pop. Reflex is known to be an excellent gay club, with extremely well priced drinks.
If you're after R'n'B, hip-hop or garage then you can't ask for any more than Monday nights at the award winning Works. It's a student night and will only cost you £1 before 10pm.
All in all, Jamaica has a wide choice of things to do and is one of the most fun destinations in the world. Villas with fabulous views of the Caribbean waters, beaches with pure white Jamaican sand, clean turquoise water, intense fiery sunsets and a vibrant nightlife and cultural history; Jamaica has it all! Jah Maan
Jamaica is an island of music. It is also the birthplace of many musical festivals. The Reggae Sunsplash, started in 1978, is the world’s biggest Reggae music festival. Come July or August each year Reggae Sunsplash is responsible for attracting thousands of tourists, many coming from across the globe, to soak up the music, sun, frolic and bronze themselves on sandy white/brown beaches, sip exotic cocktails and to share in the Reggae Sunsplash festivities. In 1981, the year of Bob Marley’s death, Reggae Sunsplash was dedicated to that great man who was a larger than life musical and social icon.
Negril is known as the "Capital of Casual", but don’t let the relaxed atmosphere fool you - with nightfall brings parties - Spring Break parties at places such as Fun Holiday, Margaritaville, Legends, and The Jungle, just to name a few. Parties you will brag to your friends about attending once you return home. 
The number-one nightspot in Mo Bay is a two-in-one restaurant, Marguerite's Seafood by the Sea and Margueritaville Sports Bar & Grill.
