If you are thinking of a family holiday under the Caribbean sun, Jamaica is your first choice.So what makes it so popular with people all over the world?

First, Jamaica enjoys a warm climate throughout the year so people don’t really have to wait for comfortable weather to visit it.The island does have a short rainy season but the sun comes out after a few hours.

Jamaica receives a large number of visitors during the high season which is from mid-December to mid April. Jamaica welcomes more than one million visitors to its shores every year and a great number of these are from the USA. American Airlines have added three new weekly services from Chicago to Jamaica International Airport.

Jamaica was also recognized as the leading destination in the Caribbean in the World Travel Award Ceremony which was held in London on 7 last November.The awards are considered to be the‘Oscars of the travel industry and are a final testimony(證據(jù))to the quality of the travel products offered by a country.Indeed,the island walked away with seven awards including the leading beach destination in the world.

Finally, Jamaica is perfect for the budget travelers.A wide range of rentals can satisfy the needs of the travelers.There you can experience the same good hotel service combined with the privacy,space,freedom and comfort that only a home can provide.And if you are worried about the costs,just add up the costs of the rental you would book for your family and the costs of eating throughout your stay,you will find that these rentals are more affordable than any other choice.

1.In which season are tourists most likely to visit Jamaica?

A. Spring and summer. B. Winter and spring

C. Autumn and winter. D. Summer and autumn

2.Which statement is True about the World Travel Award?

A. It is as famous as Oscars

B. All the awards were taken away by the Caribbean countries.

C. For the travel industry,it carries a lot of weight

D. The ceremony of 2010 was held in Jamaica

3.People staying in Jamaican rentals call enjoy .

A. Free meals B. Better service than that in hotels

C. Beautiful views from the rentals D. Privacy,space and comfort

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