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Reggae Marathon to Also Showcase History of Jamaica and Negril Beach

Salt Lake city, Utah (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- The fourth year of the Reggae Marathon is having a side show to showcase the history of Negril Beach and Jamaica.

The Reggae Marathon on December 1 is expected to the largest of the marathons held in Negril so far. More than 2,500 runners are expected to take part in the race. The exposition being organized by the side of the marathon includes a show that highlights the history of Negril beach.

The Reggae Marathon event has brought the spotlight to Negril in Jamaica. For centuries, Negril was cut off from the rest of the island by bad roads and a large swamp. It lay undiscovered and sparsely populated till the 1800s.

One of the first people to realize Negril's potential was Norman Washington Manley. His administration cut canals to drain the swamp and built a highway. The Negril Land Authority was established in 1958 to supervise development of the area. Regulations enacted by the Authority are intended to preserve Negril's unspoiled beauty.

Initially, development was very slow. Then in the 1960's the American's discovered Negril. Since then, a lot of new properties and developments have come up in Negril. Most of the properties are by the beach. Beach House Villas and Hotel is one of the premier villas and resorts in Negril. It offers single room apartments, villas and studio apartments.

Negril's powdery white beach is one of the most famous of Jamaica's beaches. The sand slopes gently into a placid sea. The waters are clear and warm making it perfect to swim or scuba dive in. The Beach House Villas and Hotel is a wonderful place to stay and learn the history of Negril an its beaches.

For more information on Negril beach visit http://www.negril-hotels.com/.

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