Tourism in the Caribbean is a major component of the regions economy. Many of the island nations governments invest heavily in attracting tourists to their beaches, resorts and attractions, more so than some invest in the infrastructure of their countries. Extensively large all-inclusive hotels are built by foreign investors and the governments welcome new carriers opening new routes of travel to their islands.
According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the Caribbean Basin is the most tourist-dependent region in the world. The region’s tourism dollars exceed gross exports by about a third of total receipts, and about a million workers… Continue reading →

With its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests, spectacular waterfalls, and green mountains, Jamaica is one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands.

Dunn’s River Falls (Ocho Rios)
Despite the crowds, climbing Dunn’s River Falls is a must-do. Cascading 600 feet to the sea, this waterfall tumbles over a series of protruding rock ledges that act like natural stair steps. Follow your guide, join hands with your fellow visitors, and ascend the slippery rocks or stay at the base and swim in the pools. To miss the busloads of people, avoid the falls on cruise ship days, and at the summit, be… Continue reading →