Tuesday 1 June 2010

War in Tivoli Gardens

As you may have heard Tivoli Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica is a war zone at the moment. All thanks to alleged gangster Christopher also known as 'Dudus' Coke. A total of 44 civilians have died fighting between security forces and while trying to track down this villain. 'Dudus' Coke is wanted in the US on cocaine trafficking and gun charges and authorities are searching for him. Dudus is thought of some hero in his community but now he has brought death and terror to the streets of Tivoli and the head of some criminal activity that has affected Europe and North America.


However, not all of Jamaica is affected by this rivalry there are other places that you could visit which are secure.

Negril

Negril is the place for you iof love scuba diving, sailing, fishing, and windsurfing are in for a treat its ideal because its 80 kilometers beyond Montego Bay. This destination has a bustling nightlife and many small shops where you can purchase anything to remind of your visit. Watch the sunset from West Point, the westernmost place in the whole of the island, then dance until sunrise in the many clubs along the beach.

Ochos Rios

Ocho Rios is spanish for "eight rivers" it is a beauitful village international-class resorts and hotels. Ochos Rios is known for its luxurious gardens, such as the Shaw Park Botanical Gardens. You can experience the sparkling beauty of Dunn's River Fall or dine in one of the local restaurants and sample their varied cuisine. You can visit Brimmer Hall if you want to experince Jamaica traditionally it is a place that has plantation where, crops are still cultivated and harvested according to age-old methods.

Montego Bay

Montego Bay is the second largest in Jamaica and is quite. While there, drop in at Rose Hall, a restored house belonging to an old sugar plantation. You can see the blue Caribbean from the city avenues with friends and family and then go to any beach you want.

Falmouth

Falmouth is near to Montego Bay and is about 40 km west, this resort town contains the Church of Saint Paul. It has famous locations that you may want to see such as the Greenwood Great House, which was once owned by poetess Elizabeth Barrett-Browning and her husband. For the energetic, the Martha Brae can be rafted from Rafters Village.

Kingston

Jamaica's capital, Kingston is a really cool palce to be. Visit the White Marl Museum, which is dedicated to the Arawak Indians who lived on Jamaica, go to Port Royal, which features exhibits pirates and buccaneers. Taste the cuisine of the local restaurants and buy presents and souvenir from the Crafts Market for loved ones. Try your luck and gamble on horse races in Cuyamas Park.

Treasure Reef

Swim with marine life at this aquatic park located near the Dunn's River Falls. Interact with sharks and dolphins at Dolphin Cove. Or, if you don't like to get wet, explore the lush greenery of the Jungle Trail Walk.

Green Grotto Caves

Go exploring this cavern east of Discovery Bay. A sanctuary for people since prehistoric times, these caves have seen occupants such as the Taino Indians, refugee Spaniards hiding from the English, smugglers, and rumrunners. Green Grotto is a kilometer and a half long and contains an underground lake, Grotto Lake.

Water Sports

Jamaica offers many outdoor activites, but among the most popular are water sports, which are available at myriad locations. Fresh and saltwater fishing is permitted without a license Parasailing, scuba diving, surfing, rafting, and the like are also offered at many locations such as Negril, you can explore these wonderful opportuites.

Beaches

Jamaica is known for its exotic beaches. From the busy sand of MoBay and Ocho Rios to the private tranquility of the beaches of Port Antonio, Jamaica offers beachgoers of all mfun and exictement forthe wholoe family to enjoy.


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