When should you visit the Caribbean?

The Caribbean has become a year-round holiday destination which is great if you like to bag an off-season deal or have a favourite luxury Caribbean villa you like to keep going back to. There is still a peak season and those times of the year a visit isn’t recommended and we’re taking a closer look here as when the best times to visit are.

The Caribbean season is said to run from mid-December until mid-April which is when the area is at its driest and warmest. In these times you’ll see the highest prices as everyone from America and Canada wants the chance to get a bit of sun when they’re drenched in rain at home.

The off-season on the other hand runs approximately from mid-April to mid-December where you’ll see prices fall and though the climes may not be as inviting they’ll still be much balmier than you’re used to at home and if you’re living it up in luxury villa comfort you may not notice the weather at all anyway!

The main thing to remember when booking a Caribbean holiday is the hurricane season. It’s perfectly possible to book holidays during this time but keep an eye on the forecasts just in case anything appears on the horizon and you’ve got enough time to change your booking. The hurricane season runs from approximately June 1^st to November 30^th and this is the shortest it will be.

You will find drastically different prices in hotels on and off season so this is why villa holidays are always recommended. Yes, prices may differ but not so significantly and you can make savings in other places.

Essential Jamaica: Must Dos on your Jamaica Holiday

Planning a trip to Jamaica may be a once in a lifetime experience so you better be ready for it. Getting the most out of each and every day will be essential to ensure you remember it for a lifetime. Begin by booking into a luxury Jamaican villa rental and plan your itinerary keeping in mind our must dos from below.

Swim with Dolphins

There are plenty of places you can swim with dolphins but a visit to Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios will stay with you forever. You can enjoy all the fun of the jungle trail and take a dip in the crystal clear waters with the dolphins or even join the stingrays for a slower, more relaxing dip.

Tour the Canopies

See Jamaica from the tops of the trees with a swing through the jungle canopy. Make like a monkey and be amazed by the stunning scenery in both Montega Bay and Ocho Rios. Both places also offer exhilarating quad biking if being up so high isn’t your cup of tea.

Head to Rick’s

Rick’s Café is a Jamaican legend. You can tuck into an infamous Monster Rum Punch and settle down to watch the burning hot sun set in the sky. Before getting too sozzled you could even take a thrilling dive off the cliffs.

Try Scotchie’s Chicken

Scotchie’s Jerk Chicken has been named the best in Jamaica time and again. In the heart of Montego Bay it offers your simple, no-nonsense Jamaica jerk at great prices and with the warm welcome you’ll feel across the isle.

These are our top tips for getting the most out of your Jamaican holiday. Enjoy the scenery, the wildlife and the cuisine.