Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, 150 miles in length and as much as 50 miles in width, situated in the Caribbean Sea. It is 391 miles east of the Central American mainland, 93 miles south of Cuba, and 112 miles west of the island of Hispaniola, on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are situated. Its indigenous Arawakan-speaking Taíno inhabitants named the island Xaymaca, meaning either the "Land of Springs," or the "Land of Wood and Water". Formerly a Spanish possession known as Santiago, then the British West Indies Crown colony of Jamaica, it is the third most populous English speaking country in the Americas, after the United States and Canada.
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, and the fourth largest country. The island of Jamaica is home to the Blue Mountains (Jamaica) inland and is surrounded by a narrow coastal plain. For this reason, most major towns and both cities are located on the coast. Chief towns include the capital city Kingston, Spanish Town, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio and the city of Montego Bay.
The climate in Jamaica is tropical, with hot and humid weather, although inland regions have a more temperate climate. Some regions on the south coast, such as the Liguanea Plain and the Pedro Plains are relatively dry rain-shadow areas.
One of the major attractions of Jamaica is its' wide array of adult themed all inclusive resorts:
If tan lines are a pet peeve or nudity a fetish, Jamaica is the place to bare it all with more nude beaches than any other Caribbean island. Our au-naturel beaches range from sedate and relaxing to wild and crazy, so pick a sandy patch that’s right for you, pack a towel and little else…the perfect all-body tan waits for you on this tropic isle.
Nude tanning is permitted on private beaches island-wide. As few of the beaches are public, you have a lot of choices as to where to wear nothing at all. Find a secluded spot at Oracabessa’s James Bond Beach or at Bloody Bay, Negril, and slip out of your suit, letting the sun kiss your skin. Take a boat ride to an island shared only by fellow nudists, Negril’s Booby Cay. Ask for a little more privacy at Reggae Vibes, Ocho Rios, and the managers will corner off a section of the beach, just for you. In Trelawny, Time & Place’s deserted white-sand offers quiet seclusion that’s perfect for wearing nothing at all.
Many resorts offer "clothing optional" areas, where you can bare as much as you dare, as well as secret spaces designated specifically for those that like to beach in the buff. On these hotel nude beaches, swimsuits are forbidden, so to partake in their sun, birthday suits are a must! Of the countless resorts, Superclubs is perhaps the most free-spirited, with all their hotels, including Hedonism, Couples and Grand Lido, offering nude facilities.
At the top of any world’s best nude beaches list are Superclubs’ legendary dens of iniquity and self-indulgence, Hedonism II and III. Located in Negril and Runaway Bay, respectively, Hedonism urges you to indulge your every desire and be "wicked for a week". With this in mind, it should come as no surprise that at both hotels clothing is always optional. Choose from the "prude" or the "nude" beach, each with its own pool, hot tub, bar and grill, volleyball courts and much more.
For the naturalist looking for a more elegant setting, Superclubs’ Grand Lido resorts are key choices. Stay at one of two locations, Grand Lido Negril or Grand Lido Braco, both have clothing optional locales. Playful pairs may also enjoy tanning sans clothing on Tower Isle, a small cay about 200 yards off shore from Couples, Ocho Rios. The hotel’s boat ships guests to this private nude beach, with a pool, cabana bar and romantic spots for snuggling.
Across Jamaica, but especially in Negril, you’ll also find a few smaller hotels that understand your yearning to lose restrictive pieces of clothing. Scattered along Negril’s seven-mile beach and tucked away on its rugged cliffs, these resorts make a special effort to provide private places for you to relax in the nude.
To remember what it’s like to be a bare bottom kid playing on the shore, sun on your back, warm water tickling your toes and laughter jiggling your tummy, visit Jamaica, shed propriety and relinquish your suit. Wash away remaining inhibitions in Jamaica's soothing waters and feel the warmth of the sun on your naked body. This is Jamaica, au naturel...
LAWN TENNIS: Good showing in AntiguaThe ITF 13 & Under Development Championship which was hosted in Antigua came to a close on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Our team of juniors, Ryan Simms, Daniel Harris and Michaelann Denton and Manager, Llockett McGregor, returned home yesterday after performing creditably at the event. Ryan Simms, placed 5th overall, out of 28 participants, while Daniel Harris placed 7th.Illegal gun seized, five men arrestedFive men were arrested for breaches of the Firearms Act following the seizure of an illegal gun on the Burwood main road in Trelawny on August 17, 2008.Detective Corporal shot and injuredA Detective Corporal attached to the Sav-la-mar Police Station in Westmoreland was shot and injured by gunmen during a patrol in the town on August 17, 2008.Police seek witnessThe Marine Police are seeking the publics assistance in locating two persons who are material witness in a case now before the court.Michelle Obama, a misguided AmericanWatch Michelle Obama speak at what appears to be a event hosted by the Gay & Lesbian Council (GLC).Mana s body found in sewerage pipe<p>The body of the man who was swept away by flood waters in the Cassia Park fording in Kingston yesterday, has been found in a sewerage pipe in the Kingston 11 area on the morning of August 17, 2008.</p>Olympic 200 Meter Champion Veronica Campbell-Brown: 'Everybody in the Final is a Contender'Olympic 200 meter Champion Veronica Campbell-Brown explains that Allyson Felix will be her main rival for the Olympic crown but also that everybody who makes it to the final has a good chance of winning.TYSON GAY INTERVIEW - August 17, 2008[17-Aug-2008] Tyson Gay, the 100m World Champion, was eliminated in the 100 meters semifinal on August 16 at the Beijing Olympics, and rival Usain Bolt won the gold in a world record time of 9.69 seconds. 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The 19 year old, who wore the sash Miss Logo Stitch, faced stiff competition from 2nd place winner (1st Princess) Jade Grant, Miss Guardian Fencing and 3rd place winner (2nd Princess) Marshagay Reynolds, Miss Quality Dealers Limited but in the end prevailed and was a popularly received by the audience.Raecine Williams, Miss Geddes Refrigeration and Chaka Laguerre, Miss OCS Electrical & Lighting rounded out the Top 5.Police seize AK47 assault rifle, Ruger pistol, and homemade shot gunThe Sav-la-mar Police in Westmoreland seized three illegal guns, following the fatal shooting of four men who engaged them in a gun battle in White Hall district in the parish on the morning of August 17, 2008. The dead men are unidentifiedWoman's body found in a van in gullyThe body of a woman believed to be in the early twenties was found in a van in a gully at Perkins Boulevard, Kingston 20 on the morning of August 17, 2008Woman's decomposed body found in West Terminal of Kingston WharvesThe decomposed body of an unidentified woman was found in the sea at West Terminal, Kingston Wharves on the morning of August 17, 2008Police investigate shooting death of security guardThe Montego Bay CIB has commenced investigations into the shooting death of a 50 year-old security guard of William Street in Montego Bay, St. James on the afternoon of August 17, 2008. 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