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Top 10 Activities
#1. Montego Bay
Montego Bay is the second largest city in Jamaica and it's a fun city to visit. Boasting three pristine beaches, great restaurants, good shopping and fun nightlife, there are some glorious views from the streets of Montego Bay out over the ocean.
#2. Barrett Adventures
If you're an adventure-lover, then you must book a tour with Barrett Adventures. Head out to the Rio Bueno River for some white-water rafting and move on to the gorgeous Secret Falls. Your tour guide will point out many interesting historical and cultural locations during your hiking trip along gorgeous rivers and ravines that you might have otherwise missed.
#3. Wilderness ATV Tours
Take a Wilderness Tour up to Murphy's Hill and enjoy the stunning view. You'll head out to the glorious Dunns River Falls next. Stop for lunch on the way. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing as you'll be riding ATV, so it gets dusty!
#4. Jamaica Zipline Adventure Tours
The Zip Tour lasts around 2 hours and you need to be sure you're wearing comfortable hiking shoes/boots and clothing to participate. The tour will take you up the mountain from Montego Bay and into the jungle. Take a walk over the ravine from the suspension bridge and then enjoy the spectacular views as you soar among the tree tops on the zip line. Excellent.
#5. White Witch Golf Club
Play a few rounds at this stunning golf club. Not only is the view absolutely glorious, but the golf is great too. The elevation changes mean you could be at one level for one hole, but the next could be 150ft below you. This is an amazing way to enjoy a day in the Caribbean.
#6. Hooves Horseback Tours
The best way to really experience a trek along pristine beaches is on horseback. To help cool the horses down, they're led into the ocean - with you still on them. Ideal for beginners and more experienced riders alike, you'll begin your trek at the top of the hill and meander your way down to the sandy beaches.
#7. Rainforest Bobsled
The Mystic Mountain tour offers a bit of excitement as well as a brilliant way to enjoy your day. You're taken up the mountain in a lift and make your way back down again via bobsled. The sleds are controllable, so if you don't want to race to the bottom as fast as you can go, you can slow yourself down. Head back up and do it all again, or take the zip line down and fly among the tree tops if you prefer.
#8. Coyaba River Gardens
Coyaba is the Arawak word for paradise and it's certainly the right name to describe these gorgeous topical gardens. There's a museum in the grounds showing some pre-Columbian artifacts that really give you a sense of the history here. Keep any eye open for the peacocks strutting around the grounds.
#9. Rose Hall Great House
This gorgeous English-style historic mansion set amid a sugar cane plantation has been lovingly restored and opened to the public. It was also once the home of the mysterious Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall, who was purported to have murdered three husbands and countless slaves. These brutal murders gave rise to the belief that the house is haunted. The views down to the ocean from the house are breath taking!
#10. Dolphin Cove
If you've ever wanted to swim in warm tropical waters alongside the dolphins, then this could be your opportunity. Head on down to Ocho Rios for your chance to swim with the wild dolphins. You will need to book in advance to be sure you can join this interactive trip and you should keep in mind that children won't be allowed to swim, but they may touch the dolphins.
Jamaican Cuisine
Jerk Chicken
"Jerk" is a type of cooking found in Jamaica. The meats are dry-rubbed and marinated in Jamaican jerk spices. The jerk seasonings consists of Scotch bonnet peppers, Jamaican allspice (pimento), cloves, scallions, thyme, nutmeg and garlic.
Jamaican Coffee
Jamaican coffee is mild in flavor without the bitterness. The coffee is grown in the Blue Mountain region of Jamaica.
Jamaican Rum
Jamaican rum is one of Jamaica's greatest exports. It has many varieties, from light to dark to smooth and strong. Jamaicans often use the rum for medicinal purposes.
Beef Patty
The Jamaican beef patty is a golden colored pastry spiced with turmeric and stuffed with various meats and spices.
Best Time To Visit
Jamaica boasts a glorious tropical climate with hot, humid weather most of the year round. The coolest months are January and February, with July and August typically being the hottest months, although the variance in temperatures is only usually around 10-15F between hotter months and cooler months.
Average temperatures during the day are around 80-86F (27-30C), with the exception of some of the mountain regions that can often be around 10-15F cooler.
Rainy season in Jamaica is May through to June, while September and October are considered hurricane season, although don't be fooled by the term 'rainy season'. As with most tropical destinations, you should find that you receive a few late afternoon showers, followed by more glorious sunshine.
When you're searching for the best Jamaica travel deals, be sure to consider how the weather will affect your plans.
Travel Shopping
Shopping is great fun in Jamaica, with plenty of shoppers able to snap up some great bargains. You'll find wonderful local and traditional handcrafts and artwork as well as designer watches and perfumes at great prices.
You should find that most malls in Montego Bay are 'fixed price', so the price you're quoted is the price you're expected to pay. However if you head to the various Jamaican markets, be prepared to haggle and negotiate on prices to find a real bargain.
You should find that American dollars are accepted almost everywhere.
Festival Events
Jamaican Coffee Festival:
Held every year during fall, Kingston celebrates the agricultural tradition of coffee. Enjoy plenty of free samples of wonderful coffee and associated foods and beverages.
Heritage Fest:
Kingston is also host to the Heritage Fest during the fall and pays homage to the diverse ethnicities found in Jamaica. Enjoy the multicultural food, dance and music and join in the celebrations.
Caribbean Carnival:
Held across the entire island during the week before Easter, Carnival is one massive, island-wide party. Featuring plenty of parades, music, entertainment, dancing and parties everywhere, Carnival is one festival not to miss.
International Reggae Day:
Held in July, this celebration of Reggae music boasts some excellent musical performances, concerts and entertainment, but it also doubles as a talent-search.
Basic Patois Phrases
All Jamaicans speak English, although some travelers may find their distinctive patios dialect a little difficult to understand at first. You should have no trouble at all making yourself understood.
wa gwan - what's going on?
mi nuh no - I do not know
no problem - The answer to about any request made of a Jamaican
very ting criss - Everything is all right
seh wa? - What did you say?
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