Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2017 | Page 248

JAMAICA , sun , sea and sand but there ’ s so much more . . . by Denee Gilman

Sun , sea , sand . These are the three words that automatically spring to the front of our minds when we think ‘ Caribbean ’. Well , Jamaica ’ s sun , sea , and sand are to be talked about , but the island is more than that . To be captivated by the island is not difficult , but when in Jamaica , to feel the essence of what it has to offer , there are some things that you should experience .

Reach Falls , Portland . Again , the island is more than sun , sand and sea , but these are all part of having an authentic Jamaican experience . Jamaica boasts many captivating and inviting beaches for you to visit , from the popular to the secluded . From Puerto Sico in the parish of St . Ann to San San in Portland , if you visit Jamaica , going to at least one beach is a must . My personal favourite is San San in Portland where the sand is so powdery soft it caresses your sole and your soul . Barefoot on the beach ? That ’ s Jamaica .
Another must-do that many people don ’ t know about is visiting a river . Everyone knows about Jamaica ’ s beaches and waterfalls , but its rivers are must-visits to enhance your experience of the island . There are rivers all over the island , some , like the Rio Grande that you can raft down , and swim in . Rivers give a more intimate experience as going to a river is an activity that is dear to many Jamaicans . The invigorating water of the rivers will make you feel right at home , like you were born to be right there .
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