Jamaica Vacations Sights/Activities:
Jamaica vacations offer an array of things to see and do in Jamaica. Activities in Jamaica range from sun-bathing to involved scuba diving; there is something offered for almost all imagined Jamaica vacations.

One of the most popular Jamaica vacations activities involves exploring the island's beautiful beaches. Jamaica vacations offer the opportunity to explore the country's over 200 miles of white and black sand beaches. While enjoying Jamaica vacations, most beaches are open to the public, though some will charge a small fee for admission. Many of the beaches on Jamaica vacations, like Cornwall Beach at Montego Bay, have water sport activities on location. Other beaches, like James Bond Beach near Ocho Rios, feature live music, making great Jamaica vacations even more festive.

Jamaica vacations offer arguably the most diversity of any Caribbean island. There is immense cultural heritage including: art museums, ruins, rainforest excursions, etc.

Jamaica Vacations: Montego Bay

Appleton Express Rum Tour

Barnett Estates

Belvedere Estate

Golf: Tryall Golf, Tennis & Beach Club, Half Moon Golf Club, Ironshore, Ritz Carlton/White Witch & Wyndham Rose Hall Country Club.

Greenwood Great House

Hilton High End Tour: A day tour through the scenic countryside to a private plantation.

Rocklands Feeding Station: Birds gather for their afternoon meal at this bird sanctuary.
 
Rose Hall Great House

Jamaica Vacations: Discovery Bay, Runaway Bay & Ocho Rios

Swim with the Dolphins: Visit their website at www.dolphincovejamaica.com

Chukka Cove: Located east of Runaway Bay, an equestrian center with a polo field. Riding lessons and trail rides through nearby working plantations are available.

Circle B Farm: East of Runaway Bay, tour a small working farm and the ruins of the island’s first sugar factory.

Columbus Park: This is where Columbus first set foot in Jamaica

Dunn’s River Falls: Expert guides lead up 600 feet up gently terraced cascades –be sure to bring to your camera.

Fern Gully: A road built through an old riverbed that winds through a lush valley with thousands of ferns.

Firefly: Noel Coward’s house near Port Maria, just east of Ocho Rios. Guided tours & breathtaking views.

Golf-Breezes/Runaway Bay, Sandals Golf & Country Club in Ocho Rios

Green Grotto Caves: Located west of Runaway Bay, guided tours along lighted paths through a series of unusual caves where there are rock formations.

Puerto Seco Beach: Near Discovery Bay-a public beach that offers water sports

Harmony Hall: Art gallery with a collection of local crafts, antiques, carvings and collectables.

Prospect Plantation Tour: Daily tours in open jitneys of this 900-acre working plantation with coffee, fruit trees and sugar cane.
River Rafting on the White River

Shaw Park Gardens: Spectacular tropical gardens with hundreds of bird species

Jamacia Vacation: Negril

Negril Lighthouse
Negril River trips

Jamaica Vacations: Port Antonio

Blue Lagoon: Deep hole with breathtaking shades of water.
 
Blue Mountain Bicycle

Blue Mountain Coffee Plantation

Navy Island: Delightful boat ride from the mainland to the bar and beaches of Errol Flynn’s Old Haunt.

Nonsuch Caves & Atheny: Rare formations in tropical caverns & the picturesque 16-acre Ahtenry Gardens.

Rafting on the Rio Grande: An 8 mile guided trip down the river on a bamboo float.

Reach Falls: Cascading waterfalls and exotic plants.

 Jamaica Vacations Events:

February: Bob Marley Week ‘2003: A week of activities celebrating the legendary reggae musician.

March: Caribbean Music Expo/Ocho Rios-concert performances that include soca, rap, Latin & reggae.

June: Ocho Rios Jazz Festival ‘2003-Ocho Rios/St. Ann

July: Reggae Sumfest ‘2003 held in Montego Bay. Showcases top local & international reggae artists

Jamaica Vacations: Deep Sea Fishing
Vast arrays of big game fish live in the oceans surrounding Jamaica.
Several different companies on the island offer guided Jamaican fishing excursions with a focus on big game fish like marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, barracuda and kingfish.

Jamaica Vacations: Boating
Power and sail cruises are offered on every coast of the island as well as sailboat rentals in the major resort areas. Glass bottom boat tours are popular as well as theme cruises where passengers are able to swim, dance and party on the deck of a huge ship.

Jamaica Vacations: Hiking
A variety of hiking opportunities exist on Jamaica…Some of the most spectacular mountains in the Caribbean are the Blue Mountains of Jamaica with peaks that soar as high as 7,402 feet above the sea.

Jamaica Vacations: Tennis
The majority of the large hotels and resorts on the island have tennis courts that may be booked even if you are not a guest. Many Jamaica villas also feature tennis access including: Tradewinds at Tryall, Summerhill, Villa Lido, Sugar Bay, Silent Waters, Endless Summer, Keelawee, and Rio Chico.

Jamaica Vacations: Snorkeling & Diving
Jamaica offers good snorkeling generally off of its many reefs so that a boat must be taken out to sample the diversity of sea life.

Jamaica Vactions: Sports
Cricket, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Sports Fishing, Diving, Parasailing, Sailing, Polo, Tennis, Kayaking and Windsurfing are all available on the island.

Jamaica Vacations: Polo
Polo matches are held at Chukka Cove near Runaway Bay during the winter season.

Jamaica Resort Privileges:

Wyndham Rose Hall Membership:
For guests staying in the villas that overlook the Half Moon Resort’s golf course (Caribbean Fairways, Cottonwood, Endless Summer, Fairway Manor, Ladywood, Thomas House & Summerhill), complementary membership privileges are includes to the nearby (5 minute drive) 400 acre Wyndham Rose Hall Resort & Country Club.

Membership includes the following:

·         Use of the resort’s private white sand beach

·         7-million dollar water park with slides & waterfalls (great for children)

·         Discounted golf green fees (see section under “golf”)

·         Unlimited use of 6 tennis courts subject to availability with a $12 per hour charge for night play

·         Volleyball & table tennis

·         Open-air fitness center

·         Live entertainment by the resort’s pools 3-4 days per week

·         Nightly entertainment

·         8 restaurants & bars ranging from the casual poolside grill to gourmet dining

·         Complementary Wyndham Kids Club:

·         4-12 yrs. Old: Complementary daily supervised program from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM including crafts, games, sailing, etc.

·         Additional fees apply for the following activities:

·         Sailing, snorkeling, fishing, scuba etc. and all other motorized water sports which are offered at another beach located 2 miles east from the resort’s main beach.

Tryall:
For guests staying at the Tryall Resort Villas.

Tryall membership includes the following:

·         Beach Club

·         Discounted green fees

·         Complementary use of the tennis courts with a $12 charge for night play

·         Complementary non-motorized water sports

·         Fitness room

·         Tryall Kids Club

·         Complementary supervised program open Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM with toys, games, arts and crafts, nature walks, etc.

Jamaica Shopping:
Jamaica offers a variety of shopping experiences from art galleries to those searching for exceptional jewelry. The duty-free merchandise is offered at prices 20%-40% less than in the U.S. or Canada. Popular items include fine English china, perfumes, watches, jewelry, tobacco and the island’s famous coffee and rum.

Jamaica, also, boasts a thriving artistic community. Visitors will find numerous galleries located throughout the island. Local crafts include mahogany carvings, basketry, locally made jewelry and souvenirs. Hand painted china and local pottery line the craft markets.

Rum, is obviously, another great buy on the island. Appleton Rum has been producing fine rum for over three hundred years and a variety of blends are available for purchase.

Jamaica Sights/Activities:
Jamaica villas offer arguably the most diversity of any Caribbean island. There is immense cultural heritage including: art museums, ruins, rainforest excursions, etc. If you would like more information concerning Jamaica villas, please click here to view our Jamaica villas.

Montego Bay:
Appleton Express Rum Tour
Barnett Estates
Belvedere Estate

Golf:
Tryall Golf, Tennis & Beach Club, Half Moon Golf Club, Ironshore, Ritz Carlton/White Witch & Wyndham Rose Hall Country Club.

Greenwood Great House
Hilton High End Tour: A day tour through the scenic countryside to a private plantation.
Rocklands Feeding Station: Birds gather for their afternoon meal at this bird sanctuary.
Rose Hall Great House

Discovery Bay, Runaway Bay & Ocho Rios:

Swim with the Dolphins: Visit their website at www.dolphincovejamaica.com

Chukka Cove: Located east of Runaway Bay, an equestrian center with a polo field. Riding lessons and trail rides through nearby working plantations are available.

Circle B Farm: East of Runaway Bay, tour a small working farm and the ruins of the island’s first sugar factory.

Columbus Park: This is where Columbus first set foot in Jamaica

Dunn’s River Falls: Expert guides lead up 600 feet up gently terraced cascades –be sure to bring to your camera.

Fern Gully: A road built through an old riverbed that winds through a lush valley with thousands of ferns.

Firefly: Noel Coward’s house near Port Maria, just east of Ocho Rios. Guided tours & breathtaking views.

Golf-Breezes/Runaway Bay, Sandals Golf & Country Club in Ocho Rios

Green Grotto Caves: Located west of Runaway Bay, guided tours along lighted paths through a series of unusual caves where there are rock formations.

Puerto Seco Beach: Near Discovery Bay-a public beach that offers water sports

Harmony Hall: Art gallery with a collection of local crafts, antiques, carvings and collectables.

Prospect Plantation Tour: Daily tours in open jitneys of this 900-acre working plantation with coffee, fruit trees and sugar cane.
River Rafting on the White River

Shaw Park Gardens: Spectacular tropical gardens with hundreds of bird species

Negril:

Negril Lighthouse
Negril River trips

Port Antonio:

Blue Lagoon: Deep hole with breathtaking shades of water.
 
Blue Mountain Bicycle

Blue Mountain Coffee Plantation

Navy Island: Delightful boat ride from the mainland to the bar and beaches of Errol Flynn’s Old Haunt.

Nonsuch Caves & Atheny: Rare formations in tropical caverns & the picturesque 16-acre Ahtenry Gardens.

Rafting on the Rio Grande: An 8 mile guided trip down the river on a bamboo float.

Reach Falls: Cascading waterfalls and exotic plants.