More Canadian tourists are choosing Jamaica than ever before with island nation welcoming 325,000 Canuck visitors in 2010, an increase of 70 percent over the past three years.
"These figures reflect the steady growth of Canadian visitors to Jamaica,” said Sandra Scott with the Jamaica Tourist Board.
In December alone, almost 49,000 snowbirds headed to the island nation, seeking refuge from another Canadian winter.
Most of the visitors arrive from Ontario and Quebec, but the Atlantic provinces are seeing a steady rise in tourist numbers as well. The number of visitors from Nova Scotia rose by 44.8 percent in 2010, and New Brunswick numbers grew by 29.8 percent.
“We are pleased that our efforts to drive demand and boost arrivals have been successful," added Scott. "We continue to work with our airline, resort, and attractions partners to create a quality experience for each of our visitors. It’s clear Canadians have cultivated a strong relationship with Jamaica which we will continue to foster."