(67 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Matthew VanBuren

Miami, FL
Jamaica Travel Agent Specialist

Jamaica has its own island vibe, which makes it a great place to focus on for travel. As a Jamaica travel agent specialist and advisor, I know you’ll love your island adventure. Therefore, I’m always excited about arranging travel to this one-of-a...
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Jamaica Travel Agent Specialist

Jamaica has its own island vibe, which makes it a great place to focus on for travel. As a Jamaica travel agent specialist and advisor, I know you’ll love your island adventure. Therefore, I’m always excited about arranging travel to this one-of-a-kind Caribbean island locale. Like all Caribbean islands, Jamaica boasts a beautiful geography with mountains, rainforests, and beaches with coral reefs. The majority of its all-inclusive resorts are concentrated in Negril, which is well-known for its diving and snorkeling spots, and Montego Bay, which is recognized for its British colonial architecture. The Bob Marley Museum, which honors the well-known reggae artist, is located in Kingston.  Jamaica is a stunning, vibrant country that offers much more than just palms and beaches. The island maintains an attitude - a personality  that is both resonant and receptive. It is a soulful land of vivid colors, magnetic rhythms, and unending creativity.  Away from the coast, there are stunning mountains and rivers, tumbling waterfalls, and savannah grasslands covered with cacti. There is undoubtedly plenty of white sand and an aqua sea to enjoy as well.  This lush natural setting serves as the backdrop to the island's interesting and rhythmic cultural past - exemplified in the island's exploding reggae scene. The past influences the island’s  forceful expression of its artwork and the strikingly distinctive flavors of its food as well.The odds of crime are quite slim, as the Jamaican government has invested millions to ensure that the island treats its tourists fairly. As the origin of the all-inclusive hotel, Jamaica has developed into a popular destination for travelers who wish to go directly from the airport to the beach without ever leaving their hotel grounds. However, if you want to venture off the resort grounds, I can help you do so, as the island is brimming with top-notch attractions. Eating and drinking are pleasures on the isle as well. You can enjoy Blue Mountain coffee and dishes, such as conch soup, and delicious foods sold at roadside stands. Feast on grilled lobster served up by the sea.The "big three" resorts of Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios account for the majority of tourism in Jamaica. Montego Bay is a bustling commercial city with a tourist strip lined with hotels, pubs, and restaurants, as well as groomed golf courses and luxurious all-inclusive resorts that dominate the coast to the east. Negril is younger, more laid-back, and has a long-standing reputation for an energetic nightlife. Its low-rise hotels are strung along magnificent white sand beaches and sit next to stunning cliffs and scenery. Ocho Rios, which epitomizes high-impact tourism, was designed and built in the 1960s - offering  the best combination of sun, sand, and sea. Its tourism industry is unquestionably robust, and you'll be close to a number of top sights, including the well-known Dunn's River waterfall.I know, as a Jamaica travel agent advisor, that the best way to experience Jamaica, is to plan a trip. Make it your goal to do so today. I can help you start planning the perfect holiday. Give me a call or email me now.

My Reviews

15 of 24 people found this review helpful
Fabulous
I am big shopper and find my way to Miami every few months to visit the Design District and shops in SoBe. Over the past twenty years I have probably stayed in thirty hotels in Brickell and Miami Beach but always like to try my hand at a new property to switch things up. While my last travel advisor, Miss Ginger, retired, I was nervous to try someone new out. Let me just tell you, Matt is young and vibrant, eager to help cater to your every need. He chose the best flight times, hotel, and boat charters and kept in contact with me throughout the whole process. He definitely has a taste for luxury so keep that in mind when choosing to work with him (a plus for me but maybe not for a backpacker??).
By  Cindy R  from  Atlanta, Georgia
Traveled to  Miami ~ Florida ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Wonderful team bonding trip in Mexico!
Matt was great and communicative throughout the whole process. He helped us book excursions and kept in touch before we left.
By  Joanna K  from  Pennsburg, PA
Traveled to  Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Best of the Best
I think Matt is the best of the best. Already referred him to friends and family. Well worth the planning fee he charged for our group of 20. Gave us great rates on the resorts and found very affordable airfare.
By  Borris M  from  New York, New York
Traveled to  Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Good Honesty
Matt is super nice and respectful. Very pleasant to work with but be prepared for his honesty. We were planning a trip to South Beach because we have not been since the 80's. After expressing that we wanted to stay on Ocean Drive, Matt simply told us that is "not a wise move". Well good thing we took his advice, because Ocean Drive is not the place it used to be! Miami Beach is still incredible and with his recommendations, you will have a great time. Best advice? Listen to his! Will use him again for our next trip.
By  Curt F  from  Saranac, NY
Traveled to  South Beach ~ Florida ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Thank you, Matt
I found Matt through Travel Leaders. He is a great agent to work with. I will definitely use him again.
By  Will T  from  Cranston, RI
Traveled to  Miami ~ Florida ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Jamaica
  • Montego Bay
  • Negril
  • Runaway Bay
  • Ocho Rios

Travel Specialist:

  • All Inclusive
  • Adult Only
  • Villas
  • Outdoor Activities & Sports
  • Beach Vacations

Top Travel Partners:

  • Pleasant Holidays
  • Classic Vacations
  • Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Certifications/Awards:

  • Marriott Hotel Excellence!
  • Hilton All-Inclusive Resort Specialist
  • AMResorts Master Agent
  • Pleasant Pro
  • Certified Sandals Specialist

Languages I Speak:

  • English
  • Spanish

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