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It’s no secret where Americans will flock to Montego Bay this season.
With the days getting colder and darker as December approaches, millions of American vacationers are now making plans to escape to Jamaica. tropical holiday resortand we don’t blame them:
Pristine white sand lapped by turquoise waters and all-inclusive vacation deals are pretty hard to resist, but with more than 700 Caribbean islands with similar features to choose from, what is it about Montego Bay that has American visitors so hooked in the first place? made?
Jamaicas number one seaside resort has truly never been trendier, and here are 4 new reasons why:
New luxury hotels for adults open
Montego Bay is primarily a resort destination, which means a majority of visitors are looking for total relaxation and the five-star treatment they expect at all-inclusive hotels – fortunately for them, Montego Bay is one of the best-equipped beach towns everywhere in the Caribbean.
In terms of hospitality, it is as good as Cancun and Punta Cana, with comparable world-class service in hotels and impressive levels of safety within the resorts. In fact, Americans landing in Montego Bay this winter would expect a brand new adult to bow alone.
The new 352-room Marriott, part of the Blue Diamond portfolio and a luxury child-free property, opened in November and is the latest addition to Montego Bay’s offering. ever-expanding list of accommodation offers.
It is located in the Trelawny area, a quieter part of Greater Montego Bay.
In addition, it is adjacent to the associated Royalton Blue Waters, a non-discriminatory resort that, when combined with the Marriott, allows guests to ‘stay in one, play in two’, whether they prefer a more family-friendly or exclusive environment.
Overall, the concentration of adults-only hotels in Montego Bay is increasing, with the landmark Azul Beach Resort Negril transformed into a child-free zone earlier this year.
Improved airport services
One of the main reasons Americans love Cancun and keep coming back for more is that it can feel like a stress-free vacation from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave.
In Cancun, US passport holders are eligible to use e-Gates, as if they were citizens of Mexico, and cross the international border seamless.
Although this measure has yet to be implemented in Jamaica, Montego Bay is significantly improving the situation Services to keep pace with its main competitor.
Now tourists landing at Sangster International, which serves Montego Bay, will benefit from an expanded immigration hall and departure lounge, which bottlenecks should be reduced on arrival and departure, as well as an extended runway and widened taxiway.
The lounge will also open a Bob Marley restaurant, a tourist attraction in itself, where arrivals and departing guests can enjoy the flavors of Jamaica and explore the musical heritage strongly associated with the reggae icon, and the their experience.
This will certainly make Americans feel more welcome, as according to Donovan White, director of tourism, the location within the terminal ensures that visitors are immediately immersed in the island’s culture upon landing, not to mention the shorter waiting times and improved infrastructure in general.
More flights are launched
Proof that demand for Montego Bay is soaring, more airlines are launching non-stop routes to the sunny spot from US hubs normally ignored in route realignments.
This winter, more than 20 airports in the United States will offer flights to Montego Bay, including Kansas City International (MCI) in Missouri, and Denver International Airport (DEN), the latest to add Montego Bay (MJB) to their list of international airports. destinations.
MCI customers flying Southwest Airlines can expect nonstop service on Saturdays every week from both departure points and affordable airfare as cheap as $280 one way on Economy seats, while the DEN-MJB flights are a United offering, also available once a week every Saturday.
As Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, himself has confirmed, these new gateways just opened in MCI and DEN are critical to ensuring connectivity between the US Mid-West and Jamaica as the region is a ‘growing and vital market’ for the Caribbean. Island.
Montego Bay is simply one of the best places Americans want to go
Aside from improved flight connectivity, airport renovations and the hospitable nature of Jamaicans, Montego Bay is trendy to visit this winter because it will most likely be on every sun worshiper’s travel wish list.
It’s officially the 10th most visited non-US city by Americans, who are particularly enthusiastic about the tropical atmosphere, the luxurious resorts and the wide range of leisure activities available within the Montego Bay resort strip.
These include beautiful beaches, botanical gardens, golf courses and adventure expeditions, allowing visitors to brave Jamaican nature and immerse themselves more deeply in indigenous culture.
Further, Americans love Montego Bay for its shopping complexes and security levels.
While Jamaica is no stranger to states of emergency, having declared unhealthy numbers in recent years due to rising crime rates, Montego Bay’s resorts remain largely untouched and are still teeming with tourists.
When it comes to tourists, especially American visitors, the Jamaican government simply takes no chances, and has ensured that safety in the area is continuously maintained and that the tourist experience is the best it can be.
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