The beach, especially in the Caribbean is one of the most precious jewels in the crown of Mother Nature and should not be abused. And that is why visiting the beach is unlike visiting any other place because there are certain things you must know and certain things you must and must not do.
The following are tips to bear in mind when visiting the beach this summer, also included are highlights of some popular beach you can visit.
Some of the beaches around will have provide bathroom facilities, so if you are in the water and have an urgent need to relief yourself please do not urinate, defecate or spit. You must consider others around you who are trying enjoy themselves and it would be selfish of you to spoil their fun.
There`s something special about the Caribbean waters which can highly arouse sexual feelings at times, but if you are at a public beach please do not let the wild side get the best of you. A few beaches around offer you your own private space to enjoy yourself in whatever manner you please.
How would you feel if you were to be offered accommodation at some facility where all sorts of garbage is splattered around? Yes, you would be very uncomfortable. Well that is a very nasty habit which beach authorities are trying to wash out of people visiting the beach; they litter the shores with garbage and left it behind for someone else to clean up. Well I would ask you to be kind and organize your waste for proper disposal.
Safety of your personal property is your responsibility so when going to the beach please avoid taking certain personal items with you. If it is that you must carry them with you then ensure that they are well secure. Whether in your bags or your vehicles, you must ensure that your valuable items such as money, jewelry, phones, wallets and purse, etc are locked away properly.
Do not remove items you see on the beach, example artifacts, because you could be charged.
The Montego Bay Marine Park is responsible for the maintenance of the marine environment and advises that everyone should play their part in the preservation of the environment. Solid waste is one of the major threats to the marine environment. That means, whenever you discard your waste such as plastic bottles, wrappers, etc and the rain washes it into the gullies, it leads straight to the sea and then the sea in an effort to clean itself will bring it back to shore. “Anyone going to the beach has to be responsible discarding of their waste properly,” said a representative at Marine Park. He also highlighted that anything you do on land affects the seas. He stressed that, “basically it is your responsibility to keep your environment clean and healthy.”
Some of the most popular beaches to visit in Jamaica this time of the year are the Aquasol Theme Park which is located on the Walter Fletcher Beach Complex; it also offers activities for the young and young at heart, including watersports, go-cart racing and tennis. It is a public beach but there is a charge for entering and to participate in any activity.
Located on the hip strip is Doctor's Cave Beach Club with its translucent water is known for its mineral content and its world-famous white-sand beach is clean and inviting. More than just a great beach, the food court and beach bar at Doctor's Cave provide a variety of meals and drinks to satisfy your taste buds.
The golden sands of Seven Mile Beach are located on the shores of Negril. This is not just a nice beach; it is one of the most interesting stretches of sand in Jamaica.
Hellshire Beach is the largest and most popular of a series of narrow beaches located along the southern coast of Jamaica. The major characteristics of this beach are its black sands and cool, clean waters.
Fort Clarence beach, a clean, well-maintained black sand beach, is a popular location for visitors to Jamaica who are looking for that perfect mix of natural beauty, fun, and local culture.
While not the most secluded beach on the island, Cornwall Beach is a place where visitors can succeed in escaping the bustle of urban life while still enjoying the opportunity to meet new people.
You may not be the next 007 but visiting the James bond beach in St. Mary while bearing in mind that this was where Ian Flemming penned the famous James Bond movies will definitely make you feel like a star.
The shores of Jamaica`s beaches share something special in common, their beauty, a wonderful climate and the Caribbean Sea lapping at their shores: Your feet needs the experience of the sun-drenched Jamaican Beaches.
