Negril Beach (Norman Manley Blvd., Negril) – a.k.a. Seven Mile Beach, this is rated among the world’s best beaches. This 11 km stretch of beach is public, although there are a number of beach bars and open-air restaurants. Nearby Bloody Bay has large all-inclusive resorts (claiming private sections for their guests). The best-known resort, Hedonism […]
National Stadium of Jamaica (Independence Park, Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston) – this 35,000-seat arena was build in 1962, and hosts various national and international football games. It is also the home of Jamaica’s national athletic team for the Olympic Games (especially in the areas it excels in, such as track & field). There are also […]
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, […]
Samarkand (Main Street, Road Town, Tortola) – this jeweler sells a range of items, including gold & silver pendants, earrings, bracelets and pins. A selection of replica pirate-era Spanish coins are also sold (like those previously found on sunken galleons within the Caribbean region).
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 […]