Jamaica

Make like a tourist and hit Jamaica’s Mystic Mountain — rainforest adventure park — where you can hop on a bobsled and pretend like you’re in “Cool Runnings.” To reach the attraction, you get to ride an aerial tram through the Jamaican rainforest and glimpse the gorgeous Montego Bay. After walking through an outdoor Usain Bolt tribute museum, for only $20 you can get two tickets to ride — alone or with a partner — down a bobsled course through the rainforest. After you’ve climbed into your own bobsled, you control the speed as you plunge down the twists and turns of the 3,280-foot track. If you’re still riding an adrenaline high, the park also offers a canopy zip-line tour through the jungle. Harnessed to a steel cord, you’ll have the opportunity to literally fly across the top of rainforest. Buying an overpriced souvenir photo, of course, is a must.

Jamaica’s nightlife is filled with pulsating dancehall and reggae clubs in all corners of the island. Unlike LA clubs where you wait in line like cattle ready to be herded inside, Jamaican clubs are an open and welcoming to everyone. The sunset-colored walls are packed with locals and vacationers ready to let loose.

We all know that Jamaica is famous for more than just its gorgeous beaches, exotic rainforests and thriving nightlife. It’s also the home of Bob Marley. and a population that shares his love for a certain little green herb. It’s a must to tour Marley’s home and sample some of the local horticulture.

All in all, check your inhibitions at baggage claim. The country is known for partying like there’s no tomorrow, and there’s no reason not to take advantage of that.

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