Jamaica

Jamaica is greater than the sum of its parts. But for many visitors, the only part they see is one of four major resort areas. There's always-lively Montego Bay, with its beaches, golf, shopping, and nightlife and Ocho Rios, known for its beaches and upscale resorts, while Negril, aka Beach Party Central, pulls in the younger set, and Port Antonio is a lush, quiet getaway. Visitors who explore find a beautiful island, a vibrant culture that goes far beyond reggae, and endless opportunities to play under the sun. You can golf, horseback ride, or dive (on wrecks and among the ruins of a city that fell into the sea in an earthquake in 1692). You can take day hikes or trek through the Rio Grande Valley, then celebrate with a cup of Blue Mountain coffee. In Kingston, the island's cultural heritage is on display at the National Gallery of Art, and you can learn about the most famous Jamaican of all at the Bob Marley Museum.