SIMERON GHEI, India director, Jamaica Tourist Board, shares how it is promoting the country as a wedding destination because it provides the ideal backdrop for couples and newly-weds to create memories
Jamaica offers scenic beauty, gracious hospitality and excellent infrastructure as the destination opens its arms for Indian weddings looking for exotic destinations. Jamaica Tourist Board is committed to support and facilitate Indian weddings.
Jamaica has won The World Travel Awards’ designation as The World’s Leading Wedding Destination in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and the country consistently ranks at the top in wedding and honeymoon destination. Jamaica’s landscape provides the ideal backdrop for couples and newlyweds looking to create romantic memories. With its jagged coastline of thick foliage that opens to breath-taking waterfalls and idyllic secluded beaches, the destination oozes romance. With many flights to choose from, it is easy to get to Jamaica. Gather your friends and family in Jamaica to make a joyful noise as you solidify your union with your loved one. Tying the knot with your partner is one of the most exciting adventures of your life. Let us help make this happy time your fondest memory.
With its many years as world’s top destinations for romance, every facet of Jamaica’s tourism infrastructure is experienced in satisfying the needs of couples (for weddings, honeymoon and romantic vacation). Blessed with year-round moderate temperatures, Jamaica’s hotels, resorts, villas and guest house, match the needs of every couple, and their guests. There are wedding planners who take care of every detail and offer packages that range from, free for the basic arrangements to as elaborate and luxurious as the couple’s dream. Couples can marry after 24 hours after arriving in Jamaica, providing prior application has been made and approved, for a marriage license to the Ministry of Justice.
Paint your picture of romance in Jamaica. While on their honeymoon to Jamaica, couples can choose from diverse Jamaican experiences for a perfect romantic retreat. Nature adventures are among Jamaica’s top attractions, couples can take a guided hike or serene raft ride to view spectacular settings of natural beauty, including cascading waterfalls.
A relaxing river ride on Martha Brae River (Montego Bay), allows couples to sit back and enjoy the sight and sounds of chirping birds, leaves rustling in the wind and cascading waterfalls as they relax on a three-mile bamboo raft ride, drifting along this serene tree-lined stretch of water, piloted by a raft captain.
Romantic dinner for two: perched on volcanic cliffs above the blue waters of Pristine Cove, makes the couples enjoy panoramic views, soothing cool breezes, majestic sunsets and new Caribbean cuisine at Rockhouse restaurant (Negril).
Open air pampering: Enjoy a couple’s massage, along with the warm Caribbean breeze, the sight of blue skies and the sound of waves caressing the shore.
Nature Adventures: Take a guided hike up Reach Falls (Port Antonio) for a blend of adrenaline rush and gorgeous setting — the lush green scenery of Montane Forest, a waterfall cascading down a rock face into a refreshing emerald river pool. A trip into the Blue Mountains (Kingston) reveals lush, mist-filled hills creating a dreamy and majestic ambience.
Getaway Sail: Take a one-mile voyage to the one-of-a-kind Pelican Bar made of palm branches set in crystal clear waters near Treasure Beach on the shores of Jamaica.
Rainforest Adventure: Fly through the air, zipping through tropical rain forests at Mystic Mountain. Cool off together with a slide into the pool with views of Ocho Rios and the Caribbean Sea below.
Sunset Catamaran Ride: Take a romantic sunset cruise, sip rum punch as the sun makes it way colourful towards the horizon.
Get into the Rhythm of Jamaica: Enjoy live music on Negril’s Seven Mile Beach and West End. Monday and Saturday nights heat up with live reggae show at Bourbon Beach.
With all the above and much more, make your adventure truly memorable by sharing it with your better half. Nothing makes the bond of love stronger than a tandem kayak down the river or a horse ride through the mountains. In Jamaica, we specialise in turning big dreams into romantic realities.
A temperate year-round climate, adventure-packed activities, swoon-worthy scenery, rich culture, and a romantic rhythm. Jamaica specialises in wide range of experiences to please the couple and guests of every age. They can kickstart the adventures at Blue Lagoon or discover the amazing treasures of Dunn’s River Falls, climb the tropical forest till the peak of Mystic Mountain or explore Jamaica’s innerworld at Green Grotto Caves. What’s more? They would love to sail up the coastline or snorkel over the Caribbean reef at Montego Bay Marine Park. The surreal beauty of Glistening Waters’ Luminous Lagoon, a naturally glowing night-time attraction, is sure to awestruck the guests with illuminated memories of experiencing a wedding in Jamaica while enjoying these rich tastes amidst the rustic elegant atmosphere and unique cultural reggae vibe.
This Caribbean island, with countless intimate settings, is for the couples who dream of enchanting island with sultry sunsets, magical moonlit nights and lazy mornings. It has the best five-star hotels, luxury beach resorts and charming boutiques at exotic locales. Round Hill Hotel and Villas, The Caves, Sandals Royal Plantation, Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall, Sandals Montego Bay, Hotel Riu Palace, are some of the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica. If you are looking for a place of love, happiness, and adventure, then Jamaica should be your next destination.