Brits are swapping Spain for Jamaica (Image: Getty)
Brits are swapping Dubai with a sun-soaked island that has direct flights and 30C temperatures in April. It comes as holidaymakers have started looking for travel destinations that avoid passing through the Middle East.
Passengers heading to the region have been hit with disruption due to the continued instability and the war in Iran. British Airways has already confirmed that flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Tel Aviv and Amman in Jordan have been cancelled until at least May 31. It has led to a spike in bookings for destinations such as Portugal, Spain, France and some US states.
Kingson is the capital of Jamaica (Image: Getty)
However there is one island nestled in the Caribbean that has seen a spike in interest. As well as destinations such as the Dominican Republic, Phuket in Thailand and Goa in India, Jamaica has seen a surge in demand, Neil Swanson, managing director of TUI UK and Ireland, told the BBC.
The airline offers direct flights from Manchester to the sunny island. Passengers will however have to prepare for a journey that is expected to take more than 10 hours.
Once on the tiny island, which is home to around 2.8 million people, Brits will be able to soak up the sunshine and the culture. The average daytime temperature in Jamaica for April ranges between 25 to 30C, which drops to around 22 to 24C at night.
Travel guru Mark Wolters says visitors to Jamaica don’t even need to consider a jacket most of the time. In a YouTube video on his Wolter’s World channel, he said: “You’re going to be fine with shorts and a t-shirt all-year round, that’s not going to be a problem.
The stunning Boston Bay (Image: Getty)
“The busy season here starts January, December and it goes through March. The time when you don’t want to come here is July/August because it is insanely hot.”
According to Visit Jamaica, tourists “feel the vibe” as soon as they step foot on the island, finding themselves immersed in the music, nightlife, and cuisine. It says: “Tasting your way through the island is a great way to connect with the history of Jamaica as you learn more about what makes our food so special with each dish you try.
“Savour every delicious bite and come back to « Mmmmm! » Jamaicans celebrate life with food, so you know it is made with love.”
Jamaica boasts an array of beautiful beaches that stretch for miles. Negril’s Seven Mile Beach is known for its stunning sunsets and vibrant atmosphere while Montego Bay Marine Park is popular with tourists wanting to explore the underwater world boasting colourful wildlife.
Jamaica is popular with cruises (Image: Getty)
The Blue Mountains tower above Jamaica and regularly attract fans of the outdoors. Visitors to the mountains can even sample the world-renowned Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.
The island is also home to enchanting waterfalls and lush rainforests. In April it also hosts the one-of-a-kind carnival that marches through the streets of Kingston.
The carnival season comes complete with a week of breakfast parties, soca cruises, along with Jamaican music and lavish costumes. As well as being accessible via plane, Jamaica is a popular cruise destination.
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