Hiking through a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Since 1993, the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. It's 495 square kilometers in size and covers 4.5 percent of Jamaica's total land area. Covered by lush rainforest, the park is also known as the green lungs of eastern Jamaica. More than 800 plant species thrive here. The largest butterfly in the Western Hemisphere (Papilo homerus) is also native here. From the Hardwar Gap in the Blue Mountains, you can enjoy particularly magnificent views.

Drink the best coffee in the world

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Arabica beans are known all over the world. But few people know that the Jamaica Blue Mountain bean counts as even a little bit nobler. It grows at an altitude of about 1,800 meters and thus takes a little longer to mature. This gives it the typical intense flavor. All beans are inspected by hand. This is how the high quality can be guaranteed. So one of the best tips for Jamaica is visiting a coffee plantation.

Follow in the footsteps of James Bond

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In fact, not only coffee (and rum!) come from Jamaica. The most famous of all secret agents also has his roots here. The British author Ian Fleming bought a property here after his deployment in the Second World War. He named it Goldeneye and began writing. All twelve of James Bond's original adventures were subsequently written on the island. Fleming hosted numerous illustrious guests on the estate during his lifetime. After his death, it belonged briefly to Bob Marley, before he sold it to the record label founder Chris Blackwell. It was he, in turn, who turned it into a luxurious little hotel resort.

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Goldeneye
Race course, Oracabessa, Jamaica
Tel: +1 876-622-9007
Web: goldeneye.com
Price: Doubles from € 460

Swimming in the stars

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The legendary sandy beaches of Jamaica invite you to spend a few leisurely hours under palm trees during the day. Cool off in the sea and then treat yourself to a cocktail. But also swimming at night is one of the best tips for Jamaica. But not just anywhere: experience the Luminous Lagoon. Because millions of dinoflagellates live here. These are not prehistoric giant lizards, however, but small algae. Thanks to bioluminescence, they sparkle at night and give the surroundings an unreal glow.

Waterfalls & visiting the Ocho Rio

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Spread over the entire island, masses of water repeatedly tumble over rocky outcrops. The result is atmospheric waterfalls. And these in turn provide not only cooling, but also Insta-gold. Those who enjoy climbing should visit Dunn's River Falls on the Ocho Rio (White River). It also invites spectacular tubing tours, river walks and raft trips. Not far away are the Konoko Falls and the Turtle River Falls with their step-like cascades. On the other hand, the YS Falls on the south coast attract visitors with natural pools. Here you can also zipline.

Stay in a Couples-Only Hotel

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Jamaica also boasts many luxurious resorts. One of them is Sandals Dunn's River on the north coast. Here, rivers meander through the jungle and meet pristine beaches. Not opening until 2023, the newest Sandals resort is reserved for couples only. In addition to design, nature and luxury, the couples resort offers guests 12 different restaurants and 9 bars. Overnight stays in Skypool Suites are a special experience. They feature pools that extend the entire length of the balcony and provide outstanding views of the beach.

Sandals Dunn's River
Mammee Bay Rd, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Tel: +1 888-726-3257
Web: sandals.com
Price: Doubles from € 750