Today Travel Votes Jamaica a Leading Budget Destination for 2011

Jamaica is already one of the most affordable Caribbean destinations, with some Jamaica rentals offering more facilities and amenities at costs much lower than hotels and all-inclusive resorts. The country is on track to become even more wallet-friendly thanks to a new international airport that opened near Ocho Rios in December.

Jamaica has also become more accessible this year with six new direct flights being added in 2010, connecting the country to 16 U.S. cities, more than any other Caribbean island.

Cruise arrivals will also get a huge impetus with the launch of Historic Falmouth Jamaica, a new port of call on the island's north coast that opened this month (January).

That affordability and accessibility mean popularity is something that is very much in evidence from the visitor numbers that have been jumping steadily since 2009, and Jamaica's Tourism Board is gearing up for 2 million travelers this year, its largest crowd to date.

Best time to visit Jamaica: You can enjoy the best bargains on Jamaica rentals like Silver Sands villas during the low season, which starts in mid-April and wraps in mid-December. Rainy afternoons are common in May, June, October, and November but the Jamaica rentals offer plenty of opportunities for memorable indoor experiences. Also, the rains last for a short time after which you can venture out again.

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