If you’re staying in Ocho Rios or just visiting for the day from a cruise ship, travelers insist you allot a couple of hours to climb the Dunn’s River Falls. You can take a guided climb of the waterfall, hike a trail alongside it or just recline and relax on the beach at the bottom.Â
Vacationers say that climbing along the rocks to the top of the falls isn’t rigorous, but it can be slippery. Recent visitors said you can keep your footing by wearing water shoes. Given that you’ll be splashed, then soaked by the cascading water on the ascent – and some say it’s a bit dangerous – it’s best if you leave your young kids (or any vacation buddies who aren’t strong swimmers) at the foot of the falls. The attractions recommends allotting 45 minutes to an hour to climb the falls.Â
RICK’S CAFE was the first public bar and restaurant of its type on the West End Cliffs, offering an alternative to Negril’s majestic seven mile beach. From the beginning, Rick’s Cafe boasted an unrivaled view of the sunset from its naturally formed cliffs.
Along Jamaica’s eastern edge, you’ll find the majestic Blue and John Crow Mountains, the fountainhead of the fragrant Blue Mountain Coffee and a scenic masterpiece for nature lovers. In fact, in 2015 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Most vacationers’ experience with the Blue Mountains is limited to sipping the coffee, but if you have the time and the stamina, journey to the area to behold the mountains or to hike through them.Â
Scenic destination with 7 waterfalls cascading into natural swimming pools amid lush gardens.
Seen the Brooke Shields movie of the same name? This is your chance to live it (though with your swimsuit on, please). Travelers recommend this central Port Antonio lagoon for its breathtaking water and surrounding gardens. Like its name suggests, the Blue Lagoon is a vibrant cobalt color that’s worth snapping a few pictures and swimming a few laps around. The water is cool, very deep (approximately 200 feet, according to some reports) and a mix of saltwater and freshwater fed by a nearby mineral spring. Throughout the day as the angle of the sun changes, the water appears to be different shades of blue. You’ll find the lagoon about 6 miles east of Port Antonio.
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The 18 holes of the White Witch Golf Course sprawl across 200 acres of the Rose Hall Estate. Designed by revered course architects Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril, White Witch is praised for its stunning landscape and helpful staff. In fact, 16 of its holes feature ocean views. If you’re a beginner or moderate golfer, White Witch will likely be challenging for you – its hilly terrain has been described as a “roller coaster” by some travelers.
Take some time out of your sunning and swimming to pay homage to a musical legend. Located in Kingston, this museum occupies the former home of Bob Marley. Inside, you’ll see personal artifacts, Marley’s personal recording studio and his bedroom, among other highlights. Be sure to snap a few photos by the surrounding fence, decked out in Rastafarian “ice, gold and green” (or red, yellow and green).Â
Keep in mind that this site can get very busy, which made the experience disappointing for some. Still, others said their tour guides made Marley and his music come alive.Â
Spending your vacation in Jamaica will surely give you and your loved ones an amazing opportunity to explore the island from heights and depths rarely seen.
Venture River Falls in Jamaica is one of the most famous waterfalls in Jamaica.
