Montego Bay Travel

Montego Bay Jamaica is one of the Caribbean's leading holiday destinations. From the early 1900s American tourists were already traveling to Montego Bay regularly on old steam ships that use to facilitate the banana trade.

Situated on the northwestern side of Jamaica, Montego Bay Jamaica is known for its charm, tourism hospitality, beauty and splendor. Montego Bay has a population of approximately 150,000; the city streets are busy, colorful and lively complimented many bars, shops, in-bond stores; crafts market and restaurants all seem to be in close proximity. 

Montego Bay hotels are rated among the best and range in all different prices to suite ones pocket. Finding good a Montego Bay resort for your vacation should not be difficult. There are many sources which provide Jamaica travel deals.

 The inception of the all-inclusive packages gave rise to the construction of many new hotels. These hotels range from small family property to five diamond. The resorts are sprinkled along the coast mostly beach properties.

Vacationing in Montego Bay Jamaica puts you in the central point of the other two major tourist destinations in Jamaica. Negril is 50 miles west and Ocho Rios is 67 miles to the east making Montego Bay even more attractive because of its useful location.

Montego Bay got its name in a somewhat unappealing way. The name Montego is derived from the word "manteca" which is a Spanish word for Lard. This area was a leading hunting ground for untamed hogs which the Spaniards used to make "hog butter". Thus on some historic atlas Montego Bay is shown as Lard Bay.

While Kingston is the reggae capital, Montego Bay has in penchant to host some of the biggest reggae concerts in Jamaica. Montego Bay is home to Reggae Sumfest and Jamaica Jazz and Blues festivals which draw thousands of visitors to its wonderful shores annually.

Montego Bay has all the necessities for a great vacation. The beaches are second to none. The well manicured majestic golf courses. The many splendid hotels which are challenging for business resulted in them making service their number on priority. The nightlife complimented by its unique cuisine which is only a little of what Montego Bay Jamaica has to offer.