Thursday, April 12, 2012

Jamaica's cultural landscape


tourism

Good roads and highways connect most of the vacation destinations. Drivers must remember to drive British-style, on the left side of the road. Also, drivers must learn to watch out for the many goats, bicyclists and pedestrians who also use the roads. Valid U.S. licenses are acceptable. Jamaicans created roads to transport tourists across the island. Roads connect cities within Jamaica. This allows the Jamaicans to earn money to help their economy.



They have also created restaurants much like the United States with fast food techniques. This also adds to the economy as tourists are dreawn to these type of quick, cheap establishments. 


They have altered landmarks like the Dunns Waterfall to attract tourists and gain money. They have created a culture dependent on tourist. 


They have small stores that sell cultural paraphanelia lining the small busy streets.


The Appleton Estate Rum Distillery is a place to visit that shows how Jamaicans have taken something naural and used it to create a culture suitable to their socioeconomic status. Here visitors can travel the grounds and learn about Jamaica's rum making history.


The Jamaican island is filled with resort type getaways. Many of the cities attract tourists and cruise liners. This also helps build their economy.

homes


Jamaican houses that belong to the poor are old and worn down. Homes are built this way as a result of the economy in Jamaica. Some places have very nice homes while the poor have homes that are old and nearly falling. Many of the homes are white without color.

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