One of the best things about Jamaica is that you can go to the beach almost any time of year. Because Jamaica is a mountainous island, the weather changes across the landscape. That is the reason why people should visit there. The Blue Mountains have an elevation of over 7,500 feet, and the northern slopes are usually very rainy. A year can see up to 5000 mm of rain, resulting in lush tropical flora. Kingston, the capital, is located on the protected south coast and receives only 750mm of rain per year on average. Another popular destination is Montego Bay, which is located on the north coast and receives slightly more rainfall.

The tropical climate of Jamaica provides warmth all year, however, the dry season occurs in the winter and spring. The greatest time to visit Jamaica is from November to mid-December when resort and flight prices are low and peak season hasn't yet come. If you don't mind crowds, the best time to visit Jamaica is between mid-December and April, when the weather is ideal for a beach trip. With an average temperature of 81° F, people rush to Jamaica, where they may put on a bathing suit and relax on the beach.

• Travel tips: You should wake up earlier and watch the sunrise over the sea. And nothing spells relaxing more than a day well spent on Jamaica's sandy beaches.

Jamaican food is well-known for its unusual and delectable flavors. The island is the birthplace of jerk chicken, unquestionably Jamaica's most popular dish among people all over the world. Jerk chicken is synonymous with traditional Jamaican cuisine and can be found on practically every street corner on the island. From roadside kiosks to fine dining establishments, this fiery, marinated chicken dish gets its name from the method of preparation known as "jerk cooking." The chicken is usually seasoned with a paste of allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, garlic, and thyme. The smoky and charred chicken pieces are served with rice and peas, steaming cabbage, and fried plantain after being slow-smoked over pimento wood in old oil barrel drums. Other jerk versions can also be found other jerk meat in Jamaica, including beef, pork, goat, and fish.

Jamaica has also popularized beef patties and introduced the globe to the Jamaican national cuisine, ackee and saltfish. The yellow flesh of boiled ackee (a round, reddish fruit from West Africa) is sautéed with salted codfish, onions, tomatoes, chilis, and different spices. It looks like scrambled eggs on a dish and is often served for breakfast or dinner with coleslaw, Jamaican dumplings, or hardo bread. You should also sample the unusual combination of fruits, vegetables, and seafood meals.

In Jamaica, whether you're seated by a thatched-roof hut along the road or an elegant beachside restaurant, you'll always find true Jamaican meals or updated adaptations of these original homestyle comfort foods on the menu. That is one of the reasons to go to Jamaica.

• Travel tips: If you want to make a jerk pilgrimage, head to the Boston Beach area, where the first jerk stalls in Jamaica are said to have been established.

A street dance can be found in Jamaica on any given day of the week. Street dances, which are an integral aspect of dancehall culture, entail the installation of sound equipment in local settlements. A local DJ spins music while residents and tourists dress up and gather to dance, listen to music, and chat.

If you're not into dancehall, there are several huge live reggae shows throughout the year. Other local reggae performances are also being planned. Years ago, the original major week-long, twilight 'til morning reggae music festival was called Reggae Sunsplash. Reggae Sumfest has taken over as the "must-do" reggae festival for genuinely experiencing Jamaican music. Sumfest began in 1993, and although traditional reggae night is the most popular, it also features stars such as Damian "Junior Gong" Marley, Stephen Marley, The Mighty Diamonds, Toots & the Maytals, Beres Hammond, Tony Rebel, Frankie Paul, and Freddie McGregor, among others.

Other themed and headlining evenings have included dancehall icons such as Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Tommy Lee Sparta, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Capleton, and Lady Saw, as well as worldwide acts such as 50 Cent, Rihanna, and Usher to Kenny Loggins.

• Travel tips: Ask your hotel’s staff where is the best place to experience it and hop in a taxi

Jamaican culture is vibrant and proud. It is one of the most popular and distinct cultures in the world, embraced by both natives and non-Jamaicans. That is one of the reasons to visit Jamaica. Its culture has been greatly influenced by British customs and the quest for origins in traditional forms. The latter is mostly based on the island's African heritage's colorful, rhythmic intensity. Government, medicine, Christian worship, and the arts are still heavily influenced by Europe. Religious life, Jamaican Creole language, gastronomy, proverbs, drumming, the rhythms of Jamaican music and dance, traditional medicine (associated with herbal and spiritual healing), and Anansi, the spider-trickster, all have African continuities.

Jamaican theater and musical organizations are thriving. Dancehall music, which features a rapping, or "toasting," deejay, became popular in the late twentieth century. Every year, hundreds of new records are released by Jamaican performers. The Reggae Sumfest attracts a significant number of local and international fans. Local art exhibitions are common, and the visual arts are an active and prolific element of Jamaican culture. Internationally renowned artists include painters Albert Huie and Barrington Watson, as well as sculptor Edna Manley.

Aside from the excellent food and music, one of the best features of the culture is the Jamaican people's livelihood and friendliness. There are numerous cultural sites, such as the Bob Marley Museum and Devon House, where tourists may learn about Jamaica's history and culture.

• Travel tips: The Bob Marley Museum and Devon House, where you can learn about the history and culture of Jamaica.

There are water sports and activities for everyone in Jamaica, whether you consider yourself a natural water adventurer or a stranger to the sea. The most popular water activities among visitors are snorkeling and scuba diving, which is available at almost all-inclusive resorts. You can choose to snorkel in a sheltered area of the reef or explore one of the many trenches that run down the coral reef. Furthermore, Ocho Rios has some of the top dive sites in the world, such as the Fish Feed, Nursery, Devil's Reef, Top of the Mountain, Wreck of the Katryn, Ganja Planes, and many others.

Jamaican waters do not ignore surfers either. The incredible tides provide an incredible adventure for both beginner and expert surfers. Boston Bay in Portland is well-known for its delectable jerk cuisine and rideable surf. Its immaculate Boston Beach was Jamaica's first widely renowned surf location. Other surf areas in the Portland parish with reliable tides include Winnifred Beach, Long Bay, Outback, Ranch, and the distant Navy Island. The picturesque north coast is suitable for surfers of all skill levels, but onshore trade winds frequently reduce wave quality. Outside of the vacation town of Ocho Rios, Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay have exposed point waves that produce reasonable but choppy surfing. If you travel west, you might see Montego Bay surfing on calm sea stretch by the beaches of Iberostar Resorts.

There are other options for travelers to go horseback riding in Jamaica. The Bahamas are an excellent destination for those interested in marine life and water sports. Horses first arrived in Jamaica in the 15th century, and they are currently indispensable in the tourism industry. The tour ensures that guests have a one-of-a-kind experience, but it is necessary to learn more about it before visiting Jamaica.

• Travel tips: The Bahamas are an ideal place to experience marine life and enjoy water sports Pixabay.

Rafting down the Martha Brae River is one of the most relaxing sports in Jamaica. That is one of the reasons to visit Jamaica. When Hollywood movie star Errol Flynn visited Jamaica in the 1950s, he promoted rafting. Since then, the bamboo rafting pastime has grown in popularity among both locals and tourists. Raft Captain-guided Martha Brae River Tours are one of the best ways to explore Jamaica's lush interior.

The embarkation area, “Rafter’s Village”, encompasses six acres of beautifully manicured lawns situated on a natural horseshoe island. It offers a fully appointed recreational facility which includes picnic grounds, a full service bar, two souvenir shops, swimming pool and modern restrooms. Before embarking on the tour, guests can also take a stroll through “Miss Martha’s Herb Garden”, a presentation of Jamaica’s herbs famous for their medicinal and healing properties. Established more than forty years ago, Rafting on the Martha Brae boasts a complement of eighty five licensed and experienced raft captains. Thirty-foot long bamboo rafts are boarded from a concrete pier, under the supervision of a licensed dispatcher. The raft ride is operated over a three mile stretch of the beautiful Martha Brae River and lasts approximately one hour. Once on the raft, guests can learn about “The Legend of Martha Brae” or enjoy an exhilarating swim.

This experience is a must-do while you are in Jamaica and over the years, Martha Brae River has welcomed famous names such as Queen Elizabeth II, Jason Derulo, Spike Lee, Usain Bolt, and Johnny Cash on river rafting tours and visits to ‘Rafters Village’.

• Travel tips: The Martha Brae River Tours, guided by Raft Captains, are one of the best ways to discover Jamaica’s tropical interior.