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January / February 2017

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J amaica was a British colony until 1962. After World War II, it developed a reputation not just for peace and warmth, but also as a place to escape the sexual and artistic uptightness of England and North America—a bit of Tangier in the Caribbean. It drew a heady mix of the first- generation jet set: Graham Greene, Truman Capote, Lucian Freud, Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, and Audrey Hepburn among them. Today some of that Old Hollywood glamour has faded and more people may think of Usain Bolt rather than Sophia Loren but Jamacia still retains its' call to the celeb although more musically inclined today as compared to the past. Rihanna, Katy Perry, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Dave Stewart have all indulged in the rich Jamaican culture, relaxed JAMAICA vibe and stellar South Asian restaurants. Jamaica boasts several all-inclusive resorts, but in addition to beautiful beaches, the Caribbean island also offers a whole host of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, zip lining, and even cliff diving, if you dare. Vogue's Guide To Jamaica's 5 Regions To assist in further ease of budgetary constraints load your iphone up with apps - everything from planniing to translation at your finger tips! 10 must-have travel apps The best translation apps The best apps for travel planning

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