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“LOVED OCHO RIOS”

We stayed at Jamaica Grande Beach in February 2004. We had a really good time there. The resort is beautiful, however, the beach was a little dirty with seaweed and don't go swimming without water shoes because the floor is full of these spikey things which stick to your feet. The food was very decent and had a large selection. The restaurants were ok, the Italian is the best out of all them. There were many things to do. We didn't win at the casino (but that's ok) and the disco was pretty lively. I would definitely go back to Jamaica and recommend that you do too. The Dunns River Falls are beautiful. We were very close to the shopping centers so we got a lot of cute things. The people were extremely friendly inside and outside of the resort. They will do anything you want as long as you ask nicely. We had a blast and will come back in a couple of years.



Ocho Rios is particularly known for its spectacular waterfalls, sprawling beaches, tropical gardens and fern gullies. For a memorable adventure, climb the 700-foot cascading waterfalls of Dunns River Falls.

Ocho Rios is at the crossroads of things to do and places to see. A lively blend of sun and fun. Vibrant and diverse. An ideal setting for nature-lovers and sun-worshippers.

Situated on Jamaica's northeast coast, the resort areas of Port Antonio,  and Ocho Rios helped to launch large-scale tourism in Jamaica. Known for its abundant rainfall, verdant landscapes, rolling hills, and jagged estuaries, this region was once the preferred hangout for Noel Coward, Errol Flynn, and a host of British and American literati. Ian Fleming, creator of the James Bond spy thrillers, lived at Goldeneye near Ocho Rios.

“Overview”

Ocho Rios Beach

The Beache is great, perfect temperature and you can get sun as early as 8:00 am,

* Much better than Montego Bay, in terms of scenary

*During the Rainy season, it rains ( pours )from 11:00 am - 4:00pm , consistently, so do sights early

* I would book tours with " Tropical Tours" or " Jamaica Tours" , the other ones, is just a cab driver, driving you to your destination and hitting on you ( if you are female ) as much as he can

*Resorts usally open into a empty road, not a strip or city street , like Miami or Las vegas, so bring whatever you need ( especially women ) otherwise you will be having to pay 20 $ just to go into town
*I definenately recommend getting real Jamaican food off the resort , if you are not very adventurous, Island Village and the taj Mahal Shopping Plaza, have small cafes with good Jerk Chicken and Plantains

I stayed at the RIU , nice hotel , but lacks certain conviences, I doesn't sell all it should since it is the only place you cna by necessities and no Shuttles

 


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Sights—Dunn's River Falls, with its series of cascades that can be climbed; Fern Gulley, a narrow gorge lined with ferns; Shaw Park Gardens, with 25 acres/10 hectares of tropical gardens; Cranbrook Flower Forest, where the well-tended tropical gardens are superbly laid out and accessed along manicured trails; the natural stalactites and stalagmites at Green Grotto Caves.

Museums—The Bob Marley museum at Nine Miles, where the legendary reggae superstar was born and is buried, in the mountains south of Ocho Rios; Reggae Xplosion to learn more about Marley and the development of Jamaica's music.

Memorable Meals—Nouvelle cuisine at Cafe Aubergine; Italian fare at Toscanini; jerk chicken, fish or pork from local restaurants.

Barrett Adventures - Barrett Adventures - Specializing in tours off the beaten path; offers image galleries and details of its customized guided tours.

Car Hire Guide - Car Hire Guide - Jamaica car hire offers car rental in all major cities of Jamaica from 250 USD.

Images of Jamaica - Images of Jamaica - Over 400 photographs from Kingston, to Montego Bay, to Negril, showcasing mountains, beaches and rivers of Jamaica.

Island Car Rentals - Island Car Rentals - Offers car rental and ground transportation services in Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay; features details of services offered, company profile, fleet guide and online reservations.

Realistic Journey's - Jamaica - Realistic Journey's - Jamaica - Diary of a trip to Jamaica, along with links to Jamaica tourism sites, and pictures of Jamaica, Port Antonio, Ocho Rios, and the Local Diasporiac Flavor.

See Caribbean - Jamaica - See Caribbean - Jamaica - A comprehensive business directory and travel guide. Information of use to the visitor, investor or potential resident.

 



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