Nothing is a problem on this island paradise where reggae, romance and the Caribbean sun come together. Pioneers of the all-inclusive vacation concept, you won't find an island that does it better.
Jamaica is the birthplace of Belafonte's calypso and Bob Marley's reggae, and home to many celebrated music festivals. Wherever you go in Jamaica, the friendly smiles of its people and the natural beauty of the island will keep you coming back.
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 or zipline over the tree lines.
Runaway Bay (so called because slaves once used this area as an escape route) is a short distance west of Ocho Rios and home to several resorts. Visit the Seville Great House and Nine Miles, birthplace of Bob Marley.
What To See & Do
The reason most visitors head here is to visit the Dunn's River Falls, a series of waterfalls that can be climbed to the top. This is done with the help of a surefooted guide who leads a chain of visitors who look like something from a kindergarten outing, holding hands and wobbling on their feet. The climb leads to a craft market, which lies waiting to tempt the weary tourist to part with a few more dollars. The climb itself is not difficult but bring water shoes and be prepared to get wet.
Jamaica's not all about beaches, and the cool coffee-cloaked Blue Mountains are proof of that. The name is said to come from the mist that shrouds the mountains giving them their blue tinge. A haven for birders and botanists this is the island's most beautiful interior region.
Swimming with the dolphins and stingrays are favorites for visitors to the area.
Whether you enjoy sightseeing by hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, river rafting, river tubing, bob sledding, ziplining (canopy tour) or motorcoach, it's available to you from Ocho Rios.