Mystic Mountain (North Coast Highway, Ocho Rios) – this has become a particularly popular eco-tourist destination for younger travelers. Located in the heart of Ocho Rios, only 5 minutes away from the cruise ship pier or Dunn’s River Falls, offers a unique array of adventure tours for all ages. Explore the forest’s rich ecosystem, sparkling […]
Martha Brae River (Montego Bay) – the main activity on this calm river is rafting (constructed from bamboo and manned by a crew of 85 experienced raft captains). This is considered the island’s #1 rafting attraction, and is located approximately three miles inland from the town of Falmouth. The attraction is a mere twenty miles […]
Manchester Club Golf Course (Caledonia Road, Mandeville) — Built in 1865, the Manchester Club is believed to be the oldest surviving club in the western hemisphere. It predates the Royal Montreal Club formed in 1873 and the Quebec Golf Club formed in 1875, both in Canada. Set on 55 acres, it has nine greens and […]
James Bond Beach (Oracabessa Bay, 16 km. from Ocho Rios) – this beach, located on a small peninsula, is another popular seaside area near Ocho Rios. This beach earned its name from being featured in the 1962 James Bond film “Dr. No”. There’s a “Moonraker Bar” on the premises, and a nearby lawn is often […]
James Bond Beach (Oracabessa Bay, 16 km. from Ocho Rios) – this beach, located on a small peninsula, is another popular seaside area near Ocho Rios. This beach earned its name from being featured in the 1962 James Bond film “Dr. No”. There’s a “Moonraker Bar” on the premises, and a nearby lawn is often […]
Half Moon Golf Club (Rose Hall, Montego Bay) — great undulating greens, demanding holes, challenging drives and breathtaking vistas are all part of the award-winning, Par-72 championship course, designed by renowned course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Well known across the Caribbean and around the world, as one of the finest luxury golf resorts worldwide, […]
Green Grotto (North Coast Highway, 3 km. east of Discovery Bay) – located on the north central coast of the island, these are show caves and a major tourist attraction. Connected with adjacent coastal waters, these caves are rich in history – with Spanish settlers using them as a hideaway when the British were driving […]
Frenchman’s Cove (Rte. A4, 8 km. east of Port Antonio) – this is another of Jamaica’s more attractive beaches. This white sand beach is connected to a local stream. Close by, there’s a luxury resort of the same name, confirming the tourist credibility of this beach.
Font Hill Beach Park (Rte. A2, just past Scott’s Cove, southwest coast) – this is a small but perfectly kept stretch of gold sand beach. It’s rarely visited by tourists but is popular with Jamaicans, particularly at weekends. The turquoise sea has a roped off section for safe swimming which is watched over by lifeguards. […]