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GETTING TO KNOW  JAMAICA FEBRUARY 17, 2021                                                    Jamaica is known as one of the most popular tourist spots for vacationers. Every year over 4 million people travel to this island. The scenery is jaw dropping with its beautiful blue mountains home of the popular Blue Mountain Coffee and clear blue water beaches that will take your breath away. This magical island is known for amazing hospitality and some of the best all-inclusive beach front resorts.   Jamaican culture is also known for its amazing traditional dishes. Most of the influences in their dishes include the Rastafarian influence. Rastafarian simply means a healthier approach to cooking meals.   Some Rastafarians’ do not believe in eating meat they are usually known as the “stricter” ones and others believe in no pork at all.   Jamaica has some interesting and surprising facts about the country. Jamaica was the first Caribbean nation to gain its independence in 1962. Jamaica is one

  In 1655 during the Anglo-Spanish War ,  the  English   military  captured Spanish Jamacia to gain new colonies  known as the western design.  This attempt was considered a major  failure due  to escaped slaves  that were also  known as Jamaican  Maroons .  At the time Jamaica was still in the hands of the English.    Maroons were known to be wild or untamable. They adapted to life in the wild growing plantains,  yams, hunting and discovering herbal medications.  Maroons are  descendants of Africans  in North anSouthAmerica.  Black  Seminoles,  Indigenous  Tainonatives  Arawak,   Bus hinengue ,   Kalungas ,  Palenqueros ,  and    Quilombola  are related ethnic groups to Jamaican Maroons.   Slavery did not last long due to imported diseases  such as yellow fever and malaria.    H ard work condition s   contributed to a   large  number of  deaths which star ted slave traffic and European immigration increas ing  the population  from just a few thousand to 18,000 in 1680.  Jamacia gained

  These over-the-water bungalows are located at the Honeymoon Sandals Jamaica Vacation Rentals. These elite bungalows have 24 hour room service, chauffeur driven luxury cars and welcome gifts upon arrival. This is just one of many beautiful things to experience when visiting the island of Jamaica. Jamaica is filled with gorgeous white-sand beaches, clear blue water, magnificent waterfalls and soaring mountain peaks. Millions visit every year to get a taste of the birthplace of reggae music celebrated by the worldwide iconic Bob Marley. Jamaica is also known for their amazing dishes from Jerk chicken, beef patties, and curry goat just to name a few. Jamaica is the capital of entertainment  and culture with dancing in the streets with live reggae bands, carnivals and much more.