{"id":426,"date":"2017-09-19T05:37:23","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T05:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flightspro.co.uk\/blog\/?p=426"},"modified":"2021-01-20T14:39:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T14:39:02","slug":"montego-bay-guaranteed-sun-fun-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flightspro.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/09\/19\/montego-bay-guaranteed-sun-fun-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Montego Bay: Guaranteed Sun & Fun Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Things<\/p>\n

Things To Do In Montego Bay<\/h2>\n

Its city where the fun never ends !<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a complete holiday destinations for all age groups, family, stag-do\u2019s, weddings and if you done it all then relaxing on the beach as good as it gets.<\/p>\n

Named as one of the largest city in Jamaica, this tourist destination has what it takes to make you extend your stay.<\/p>\n

Origin of Montego Bay <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first European in history to arrive in Montego Bay is Christopher Columbus. He sailed into the area in the year 1494 and made friends with the local Tainos.<\/p>\n

Columbus called the area \u201cEl Golfo the BuenTiempo\u201d which means Fair Weather Gulf\u00a0 but after the year 1510, the Spanish began to settle in the area and called it \u201cBahia de Mantega\u201d as a result of the large volume of pig\u2019s lard they were able to export to their own colonies in the West Indies and South America.<\/p>\n

During the 18th century, Montego Bay was just a small town. The city was exempted from paying taxes during the period of 1788, but that later changed as things began to get better.\u00a0 The city functioned majorly as a sugarcane port and today it has developed in leaps and bounds. It has one of the largest regional hospitals called the Cornwall Regional Hospital as well as modern port facilities. Montego Bay is also regarded as the second home for many prominent Jamaicans from Kingston, including North Americans as well as Europeans.<\/p>\n

Location of Montego Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Montego Bay is located in Jamaica and the capital of St. James parish. It is the second largest city in the country by area and the fourth in terms of population. Montego Bay is a rich tourist destination full of many water sporting activities and attractions. It is also served by Donald Sanger International Airport, situated at the edge of the city. Montego Bay is a perfect destination to spend your holidays, especially if you are planning to leave with beautiful memories.<\/p>\n

How safe is Montego Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jamaica\u2019s biggest export is its tourism. Safety of tourist\u2019s or holiday goers is paramount for its survival.<\/p>\n

We will surely not recommend certain no-go areas or buying something from streets or passersby but other than that this is a very tourist friendly destination.<\/p>\n

Under Water Diving in Montego Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Enjoy<\/p>\n

One of the best things to do in Montego Bay<\/a> to expereince the under water world here in Monetgo Bay<\/p>\n

Widowmaker\u2019s Cave in <\/strong>Montego Bay<\/strong> is one the world\u2019s best diving sites. Spotting barracuda, parrot fish, black coral are usual here.<\/p>\n

Second most visited diving site is off the coast in Ocho Rios, called\u00a0SS Kathryn Wreck<\/strong>. This is World War 2 mine-sweeper was purposely sank to create an underwater artificial reef.<\/p>\n

Its home to a different world of marine life, corals, sponges so much more of an underwater world. Its great diving site but its not recommended for beginners.<\/p>\n

Normally it is possible to dive all year round given the whether & sun this island enjoys but visibility is best in the summer months in comparison to Winter months.<\/p>\n

The water temperature in Jamaica ranges from:<\/h4>\n