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JAMAICA

  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. 
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                Arawaks are the original inhabitants of Jamaica. Arawaks also known as Tainos came from South America over 2500 years ago. Tainos actually named the island Xaymaca which meant "land of wood and water".  The Arawaks were destroyed by the Spaniards after Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica in 1494. Christopher Columbus heard of Jamaica from Cubans who described Jamaica as "the land of blessed gold" but later found out that wasn't true.  The Spaniards tortured and killed the Arawaks. The European brought over diseases that took over the Arawaks and they had no chance of survival. They first settled in St.Ann's Bay. Spanish town was the only town that was developed also known as the old capital of Jamaica which is now called St. Jago de la Vega. This was the center of trade and also had many convents and churches. In 1655 The english led a successful attack on the Spaniards in Jamaica. The Slaves were freed and the S...
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