EVEN more Brits will get to explore the delights of Montego Bay as Virgin Atlantic is upping its flight offerings.
Thousands more seats are being added to the airline’s schedule very soon making it much easier for holidaymakers to enjoy Jamaica’s sun and sea.
Jamaica is one of the Caribbean‘s most popular islands welcoming around 2.5million visitors every year.
Thanks to its natural beauty and incredible weather – it’s a hit with Brits too.
Now, Virgin Atlantic is boosting the number of its daily services from Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay.
Currently there are just four flights a week, but from June 1 there will be daily flights between the airports – meaning there will be over 15,000 more seats.
One-way tickets in June with Virgin Atlantic start from £444.
These daily flights which take on average 10 hours and 15-minutes will end on October 24, 2026.
Montego Bay on north-west coast of Jamaica is the capital of the parish of Saint James and is one of the most popular tourist spots on the island.
Of course Brits flock there for its great weather and beautiful bays like Doctor’s Cave Beach.
It’s considered one of the most beautiful in the country with white sand and bright turquoise waters.
Aside from sunbathing and paddling, snorkelling is popular too as swimmers are likely to spot parrotfish, turtles, and small sharks.
Other top-rated beaches in the area include Cornwall Beach, Walter Fletcher Beach and Dead End Beach.
For those who want to explore island life, head to the Hip Strip which is filled with local restaurants, bars, shops, and there’s plenty of nightlife too.
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Amazing Antigua has 365 beaches – one for every day of the year – as well as a fascinating history. This resort in Falmouth Harbour is perfect for exploring the beautiful local area, including Pigeon Point, Nelson’s Dockyard and English Harbour.
Other activities around Montego Bay include scenic bamboo rafting tours on the Martha Brae River which head through the rainforest.
Around an hour away from Montego Bay is Dolphin Cove where there are dolphin experiences and dolphin spotting in natural lagoons.
Back on land, the Rose Hall Great House is another attraction tourists flock to.
It’s a restored 18th-century Georgian mansion and former sugar plantation.
The historic house museum offers tours throughout the day to visitors wanting to learn more about the former owner, the White Witch of Rose Hall.
When it comes to Jamaica, the best months to visit are December through to April when it is at its warmest at around 30C.
During this time it’s mostly dry with low humidity.
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She said: “One of the main draws are the stunning beaches – so beautiful in fact they are often named some of the best in the world.
“I spent my jet-lagged mornings walking the length of Grace Bay, with powder soft sand and quiet sunrises. Even in the evening they were just as beautiful with pink sunsets ending the day. And there is not just one, but two floating bars.
“One of the most popular is Captain Oak’s Tiki Bar, which has even welcomed celebs such as Drake and Jake Harlow Tourists have to pay $20 (£15.10) to get there by boat or jet ski.
“Otherwise there is the more vibey Noah’s Ark, which has a floating dance floor as well as sea swings.”
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