Summer is the perfect time for us to explore and be adventurous. There is a multitude of cultural experiences waiting to be enjoyed; whether you venture to local destinations or travel to international territories, it is important to get up and get out there. There is no limit when it comes to the level of adventure one can experience. A variety of options exists for those thrill seekers ready to make the most of their summer vacations.
If you plan to keep things local this summer, Jamaica has quite a lot of bit exciting adventures you may take advantage of; ranging from inexpensive, cost effective to extravagant splurges. With your daredevil spirit and the right group of friends you’ll create memories you’ll be able to discuss for the rest of the year or immortalize the memories in image on your social media platforms. So what exactly can you do?
Become One with Nature
A perfect weekend getaway for nature lovers is a hike to the Blue Mountain peak. This adventure is a perfect bonding adventure for friends, families and even coworkers. The entire journey from Papine end to the peak takes you through a variety of transportation options from vehicular movement to pedestrian travel and covers a total approximate journey of 45 km (28 miles). There are various points at which you can start the hike to the peak as you enjoy the beautiful scenery; with the option to even camp out or rent a cabin for the night to experience the peak at night. This adventure is definitely worth ticking off your bucket list.
The Thrill Seekers Experience
For a more thrilling summer experience, visiting any of the many adventure parks across Jamaica is sure to be one of the highlights of your activities. Jamaica offers a variety of options where adventure parks are concerned and include activities like zip lining, horseback riding, ATV/Buggy rides, paintball among many other fun excursions. Entities like YAAMAN Adventure Park, Chukka, Mystic Mountain and H’Evans Scent are but a few of the places you can excite your sense with adventure across Jamaica.
Make a Bucket List
If you can’t decide on one major summer splurge then with the help of your summer crew, create a bucket list of all the fun things you all want to do for the summer. Include anything from hitting up all the hottest parties and social events, making a list of all the best beaches to visits, road trips across the island to all your favorite tourist hotspots; the more persons you have contributing to the list is the more fun the adventures may become that you will explore as a group. Nothing brings friends closer than a summer of fun excitement and awesome memories.
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