| Jamaica is synonymous with reggae. Indeed reggae is | | | | concerts is the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex, |
| everywhere, an integral part of the life of the | | | | which is also known as the Bob Marley Entertainment |
| Jamaicans. It is little wonder then that the most famous | | | | Center, and is located in the suburb of Freeport. You |
| event on the island is the world renowned Reggae | | | | can enjoy other events at Rose Hall Beach Park, Pier |
| Sumfest, which sees a celebration of reggae music, | | | | 1 disco, and even at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in |
| concerts, dances, and parties. The event is sponsored | | | | Ocho Rios. |
| by Red Stripe, the most popular Jamaican beer, and | | | | The festival kick starts with a large party on Walter |
| takes place in Montego Bay in mid-July. To be near the | | | | Fletcher Beach. The main attraction however is the |
| venue and yet far from the crowds, you can book into | | | | street party and parade held on Gloucester Avenue, |
| Jamaica accommodation rentals that are more | | | | which is Montego Bay's main thoroughfare. |
| affordable than hotels and all-inclusive resorts, provide | | | | Jamaica reggae music developed from the earlier |
| more value for money and allow you to immerse | | | | musical styles of mento (similar to Trinidadian calypso), |
| yourself in the culture of the island, something that will | | | | rocksteady, and ska and reached its peak in the 1970s, |
| really add to your experience, especially if you wish to | | | | with the works of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Marley |
| coincide your trip with one of the greatest cultural | | | | was largely responsible for drawing the attention of |
| extravaganza that Jamaica has to offer. | | | | the world to Jamaican reggae music. |
| Reggae Sumfest began in 1992 and has greatly | | | | Reggae Sumfest attracts visitors from across the |
| risen to achieve a prominent status in the world's | | | | world. Because the event is so popular, Jamaica |
| music scene. The festival attracts top Jamaican | | | | accommodation rentals are often reserved months in |
| reggae music groups, dancehall acts, and even leading | | | | advance. If you are a fan of Jamaican reggae music |
| American performers. Music acts see the | | | | there is no better place to be than in Jamaica this |
| performance of Ziggy Marley, Damien Marley, and | | | | summer. Should you wish to visit the island during this |
| other sons of the legendary Bob Marley, Toots and | | | | period, you can consider staying in Silver Sands villas, |
| the Maytals, and the Mighty Diamonds. | | | | located at an easy distance from Montego Bay, and |
| The events for the festival are held at various | | | | avail of special discounts on offer on some of the villas |
| venues across Montego Bay. The venue for the | | | | and cottages. |