If you are planning a trip to Jamaica and this is your first visit to the country, you may wish to know about which places to visit. You may also want to know about the various accommodation options available to you. Just before you settle on a hotel, know that you can also plan a self-catering holiday on the island by staying in what are commonly known as Jamaican rentals. These rentals comprise private villas, cottages and apartments to suit all requirements and budgets. They are more affordable than hotels, provide you privacy and space, and unlike all-inclusive resorts, the other accommodation option on the island, allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture and explore the island at your leisure and pace.
Jamaica is a relatively small island promising the vacationers the ideal opportunity to relax and rejuvenate amidst nature’s abundant attractions. However, there are some places that you should definitely visit during your trip and one of them is Ocho Rios.
This is undoubtedly the best known tourist site on the island. The main attraction here is the Dunn’s River Falls, where you can see water cascading down from a height of more than 600 feet and then making its way to the Caribbean Sea. However, what makes these falls even more spectacular is the fact that the water cascades over a series of protruding rocks that form a sort of natural staircase leading right to the top of the falls. Visit the falls and you’ll see people forming a human chain to keep from falling and making their way to the top. You can carry along a waterproof camera and stop at the steps to capture the fun and the views. Should you want to opt out from the climb any time, you’ll find train guards there to lead you away from the steps.
Another major attraction here is the Dolphins Cove, a marine park, where apart from other activities, you can actually swim with a family of bottlenose dolphins.
You can also visit the nearby Green Grotto caves that are believed to have sheltered the original inhabitants from the attacks of the Spaniards. Over a period of time, they also sheltered smugglers, run away slaves etc.
Jamaica is synonymous with Bob Marley and if you love his music, you can enjoy a tour of the Bob Marley Mausoleum and also visit ReggaeXplosion.
Given the fact that Ocho Rios is such a favourite with the tourists, you will find a number of accommodation rentals such as Ocho Rios apartments, ideally located nearby. These apartments are located in secured complexes and provide you great facilities and great services and spectacular views of the Ocho Rios bay.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tourist destinations in Jamaica: Ocho Rios
If you are planning a trip to Jamaica and it is your first visit to the island, you may want to know about the places to visit. There are many places you can explore, namely, Kingston for the history of the island, Negril for beaches and sunsets, and Ocho Rios that has a lot on its platter. However, no matter which place you visit, know that you can make your visit really special by staying in private rentals homes, commonly known as Jamaican accommodation rentals. These homes are perfect for those who want to savour the various flavours of the island and immerse in its culture at their own leisure and pace.
Coming back to Ocho Rios, it is by far the most famous site on the island boasting numerous attractions such as the Dunn’s River Falls. These falls are in unique in that the water cascades from a height of 600 feet over a series of protruding rocks before making its way into the Caribbean Sea. These rocks form a natural staircase connecting the bottom to the top of the falls. Accompanied by a guide, you can join people who form a human chain to climb up the top. You can take along a waterproof camera to capture the moments, fun and ofcourse the amazing views.
Then there is the Green Grotto caves nearby that are well worth a visit. History has it that they provided shelter to the original inhabitants of the island when they were attacked by the Spaniards. Over the years, they played host to numerous smugglers and runaway slaves. Given their colourful history, it is little wonder there are so many legends and tales associated with them.
And if it is a day of family fun that you are looking for, you can head to the nearby Dolphins Cove, where aside from the various water activities, you can swim with a family of bottlenose dolphins.
To be near all the action and yet have your own privacy and space, you can choose to stay in Ocho Rios apartments that are located in secured tower complexes overlooking the Ocho Rios bay.
Coming back to Ocho Rios, it is by far the most famous site on the island boasting numerous attractions such as the Dunn’s River Falls. These falls are in unique in that the water cascades from a height of 600 feet over a series of protruding rocks before making its way into the Caribbean Sea. These rocks form a natural staircase connecting the bottom to the top of the falls. Accompanied by a guide, you can join people who form a human chain to climb up the top. You can take along a waterproof camera to capture the moments, fun and ofcourse the amazing views.
Then there is the Green Grotto caves nearby that are well worth a visit. History has it that they provided shelter to the original inhabitants of the island when they were attacked by the Spaniards. Over the years, they played host to numerous smugglers and runaway slaves. Given their colourful history, it is little wonder there are so many legends and tales associated with them.
And if it is a day of family fun that you are looking for, you can head to the nearby Dolphins Cove, where aside from the various water activities, you can swim with a family of bottlenose dolphins.
To be near all the action and yet have your own privacy and space, you can choose to stay in Ocho Rios apartments that are located in secured tower complexes overlooking the Ocho Rios bay.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Swimming with the dolphins in Jamaica
If you are planning a trip to Jamaica during your summer holidays, there is one activity that you must check out and that is swimming with the dolphins. The marine park, Dolphins Cove is located in Ocho Rios, which is also the island’s most well-known tourist site. To make sure you are near all the action, you can choose to stay in Ocho Rios apartments, set in a beautiful apartment complex in a gated compound in Ocho Rios bay.
The dolphins have always been portrayed as lovable creatures and they definitely are but you cannot discount the facts that they weigh around 300 pounds or more and even though they can smile, they also have teeth. So a swim with them can be both an adventurous and intimidating experience. And just to assure you, these mammals respond to every little signal of their trainers so there is nothing you need to fear.
As a first step, the animal trainers will brief you about the dolphins and what you can expect so that you go into the water prepared. The park has 16 dolphins but you’ll swim with two of them. Once you jump into the water, the dolphins will start swimming with you and will also clap, dance, and even kiss your cheek. When you begin to float on your belly, they’ll propel you forward by pushing their snouts on your feet. Higher and higher they’ll propel you and before you know it, you’ll be relaxing and enjoying the fun. Then all of a sudden, the trainer will blow the whistle and instantly the dolphins will turn back leaving you to fend for yourself, with your feet a bit soar but the spirits mighty high.
Then there is a trail through the rainforest that you can follow within the park. Jamaica is also famed for its wildlife and on route, you may just get the opportunity to cuddle an iguana or wrap a yellow boa constrictor around your neck. Also, if you didn’t find the swim adventurous enough, you can head to the shark enclosure and sit holding a trained nurse shark on your lap.
There are many other attractions that you can explore in and around Ocho Rios, notably the Dunn’s River Falls and the Green Grotto caves that are believed to have sheltered the original inhabitants of the island as also smugglers and run away slaves over the centuries.
There are many accommodation options that you’ll find near Ocho Rios. Aside from the Ocho Rios apartments, there are the Silver Sands villas that have villas and cottages to suit all tastes and requirements.
The dolphins have always been portrayed as lovable creatures and they definitely are but you cannot discount the facts that they weigh around 300 pounds or more and even though they can smile, they also have teeth. So a swim with them can be both an adventurous and intimidating experience. And just to assure you, these mammals respond to every little signal of their trainers so there is nothing you need to fear.
As a first step, the animal trainers will brief you about the dolphins and what you can expect so that you go into the water prepared. The park has 16 dolphins but you’ll swim with two of them. Once you jump into the water, the dolphins will start swimming with you and will also clap, dance, and even kiss your cheek. When you begin to float on your belly, they’ll propel you forward by pushing their snouts on your feet. Higher and higher they’ll propel you and before you know it, you’ll be relaxing and enjoying the fun. Then all of a sudden, the trainer will blow the whistle and instantly the dolphins will turn back leaving you to fend for yourself, with your feet a bit soar but the spirits mighty high.
Then there is a trail through the rainforest that you can follow within the park. Jamaica is also famed for its wildlife and on route, you may just get the opportunity to cuddle an iguana or wrap a yellow boa constrictor around your neck. Also, if you didn’t find the swim adventurous enough, you can head to the shark enclosure and sit holding a trained nurse shark on your lap.
There are many other attractions that you can explore in and around Ocho Rios, notably the Dunn’s River Falls and the Green Grotto caves that are believed to have sheltered the original inhabitants of the island as also smugglers and run away slaves over the centuries.
There are many accommodation options that you’ll find near Ocho Rios. Aside from the Ocho Rios apartments, there are the Silver Sands villas that have villas and cottages to suit all tastes and requirements.
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