Montego bay, located on Jamaica’s northwest coast, is the island's main tourist destination.

The first tourists came here in the 1880's. Since then, this town has been visited by millions of foreigners. .

Montego bay has the broadest offer of hotels in Jamaica; from cheap bed and breakfast to the most exclusive resorts. world famous golf courses and some of the most exclusive beaches in Jamaica are reasons powerful enough to come here.

The coast of Montego Bay is one of the first places where Columbus landed. He called the area the "gulf of good weather". the first spanish settlers did not come here till the second half of the seventeenth century.  Spaniards forced natives to work in their farms, but after the death of many of them due to their lack of defenses, the spaniards started an inhuman trade: The slaves trade. Some of these slaves escaped from the spaniards, and went to the surrounding mountainous region, the cockpit region. the escaped slaves, called maroons, joined forces with the natives, the arawacs, to attack the spaniards.

The mixture of almost pure white sand with the azure crystal clear waters make of the coast of Jamaica one of the most beautiful ones in the world. It is a pity this is a virtual tour, isn't it? I can only tell you that there is only one better thing to do than looking at this relaxing waters, swimming in them.

Mild temperatures are usual all year round. In winter, january-february, temperatures are somewhat lower, and in summer, july-august, somewhat higher, but it is always summer in Jamaica.

Montego Bay: used to be Jamaica's main destination. The first Jamaican all inclusive hotels opened their doors here more than 20 years ago. The town has some nice private beaches, many restaurants and bars and an enjoyable night life.

(Source: www.virtourist.com)