Jamaica, The Jewel of the Caribbean
"Rarely Does Something Exotic Feel So Right At Home."
Just under 150 miles long and 51 miles wide, Jamaica is the largest English speaking island in the Caribbean and a perfect retreat for any vacation. Its Blue Mountains stretch more than 7,400 feet above sea-level and provide a blue-green backdrop to the islands many rivers and abundant tropical fauna.
Palm trees line the coast where exciting underwater reefs and white sand beaches merge with the warm Caribbean Sea, hiding an underwater marvel of marine life in its turquoise waters. The natural beauty of Jamaica is as diverse and wonderful as its friendly natives. Over time, this tiny island nation of 2.7 million people works its way into the hearts of many who come to visit.
Jamaicans are warm and welcoming and their smiles are seldom far away. Truly a nation "out of many, one people," the island is a multifaceted mosaic of international customs and traditions. Ancestors from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, have helped shape the island's culture, creating one that is uniquely Jamaican.
A long time favorite with the rich and famous, celebrities such as Lennox Lewis, Keith Richards, Naomi Campbell, Jane Seymour and Ralph Lauren, all own private retreats on the island that is often cited as one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean.
With fully furnished condos, penthouses and villas within the confines of it's private tropical village, second home owners can purchase a piece of paradise for their personal enjoyment and enjoy the benefits of rental management when not in residence, options that are becoming even more attractive with the resort's membership to The Leading Hotels of the World.
Said Debra Derrick, Director of Sales for The Palmyra Resort & Spa; "People are rediscovering the island, particularly because it is so easy to get to from most major US cities. The introduction of attractive mortgage financing to foreigners has also played a vital role in the real estate renaissance we are experiencing, as foreigners wishing to purchase real estate in Jamaica now can get an International Mortgage from First Caribbean National Bank."
