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Jamaica Ocho Rios

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Riu Ocho Rios
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Couples Ocho Rios is Jamaica's original, all-inclusive, couples only resort located on 19 acres of charming grounds and a breathtaking white sand beach. ....
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Indulge in the all-inclusive splendor of the legendary 730-room Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios with its variety of new amenities, restaurants, spa and stellar location.....
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Located on a bluff overlooking the town of Ocho Rios and the Ocho Rios harbour, a family-friendly resort which combines modern Jamaican design with subtle oriental ambiance.....

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Ocho Rios is a bustling tourist town with beautiful beaches, and an electric nightlife. It is also a busy cruise port, with millions of visitors visiting each year.

Description

Located on the north side of the island Ocho Rios, or "Ochee" as it is known locally, has experienced such explosive growth over the last decade that few people can recall the sleepy fishing village, bauxite port and stream-laced nirvana that once existed. The economy of the town is based almost entirely on tourism.

Dunns River, just outside of Ocho Rios, is the island's premier attraction, visited by almost a million persons annually. It is a place of unique beauty where the river dances down a giant limestone staircase to a white sand beach and warm blue sea. Climbing the falls with a guide is easier than it looks but there are ordinary steps with hand rails and wooden observation decks for the non-athletic. Guides will offer to carry your cameras and take snaps as you frolic in the foam. In the river there are pools to swim in, caves behind falls, and mini-whirlpools. Colourful shrubs, ferns, palms and huge shade trees grow above, beside and even in the river.

Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island, and can provide both a stimulating and tranquil vacation. Its traditions of reggae, rastafarianism, and Jamaican art mingle with modern all-inclusive resorts, fine cuisine, and cosmopolitan shopping to make Jamaica an attractive destination to all sorts of visitors. The natural beauty of the island also offers endless entertainment -- don't miss the many amazing rivers, waterfalls, rainforests, coral reefs and sandy white beaches!

The island's diverse natural resources provide seemingly endless ways to have fun. You can climb waterfalls, golf at your choice of 11 courses, or tour via bicycle, moped, motorcycle, or jeep. Horseback riding or horse racing at Caymanas Park in Kingston are also options for fun on Jamaica. Or, you can venture in search of blue marlin, wahoo, or tuna on the full or half-day deep sea fishing charters offered by most hotels. They include boat, captain, crew and equipment.

After all that activity, the tastiest way to get in touch with the local culture is through the interesting, spicy cuisine. The national favorites include the fish called ackee and saltfish. Mouth-tingling spicy jerk pork and chicken, a Jamaican invention, can be savored on the beach, right off the wood-burning grill for a casual lunch. But the island does not lack other choices. International food critics have lauded the restaurants which have brought local dishes to gastronomic heights.

Most enticing may be Jamaica's reputation for its laid-back atmosphere, epitomized by the slow groove of its reggae music. The genre was created by the late Bob Marley, considered one of Jamaica's national heroes.

Local Information

The official currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican dollar, however U.S. dollars are widely accepted. The official language is English. The electric current is mostly 110 volts. Adapters are supplied by most hotels, but is always a smart travel accessory. The best way to get around the island is via a local tour company or hotel-provided airport transfers. Taxis are unregulated, and prices can be inconsistent. Car rentals are also available. Prices are $35-$55 per day. Driving is on the left, and a valid driver's license is required to rent a car.

Airport Information

There are two major international airports on the island: Kingston's Norman Manley Airport (KIN) in the southeast and Sangster Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ) on the northwest coast. Montego Bay is the most convenient airport to the tourist destinations of Negril, Runaway Bay, Ocho Rios, and Trelawny. They are served by American Airlines, Air Jamaica, Continental Airlines, BWIA, Northwest Airlines, Air Canada, and US Airways coming from North America. A departure tax of $27 US will be collected at the airport at the time of departure.

Hightlights

Dunn's River Falls
High Rise Hotels
Exciting Nightlife


Local Weather

Temperatures range from high 70° to mid-80° F. Annual rainfall averages 78 inches. Rains and storms frequent Jamaica May through October but usually don't hang around long.


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