Jamaica

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KINGSTON

Located on the southeast coast is Jamaica’s capital, largest city and principal port. Kingston is known as the cultural district of the country and is also the home of reggae; you can visit the Bob Marley Museum, the most popular tourist spot in town. Another interesting destination is Devon House, built in 1881 by one of the first Black Jamaican millionaires. The house has been restored to its original glory and now houses craft shops, boutiques and restaurants. Two nearby attractions allow for day trips: Spanish Town is 10 miles west of Kingston and is the former capital. Port Royal, which can be reached by ferry, has a swashbuckling pirate past. Be sure to stop by the Giddy House at Fort Charles. The building, which was built in 1888 to house the artillery store for the fort, was jolted to its present precarious position during the 1907 earthquake. Visitors can enter the building. However, walking through it is said to wreak havoc on the senses, creating a nauseating effect.

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MONTEGO BAY

The second-largest city in Jamaica, Montego Bay serves as capital and main port of entry for the north coast. Known locally as MoBay, it houses most of the island’s resort hotels. You’ll love the duty-free shopping, restaurants and vibrant nightlife. There are also museums and historic buildings, as well as tours of nearby rum distilleries and rafting on the Martha Brae. While you could easily spend your honeymoon lounging on MoBay’s beautiful beaches, the town offers many attractions. Swim alongside dolphins, stingrays and sharks at Montego Bay's Dolphin Cove. Situated on 23-acres of ocean, you’ll learn about Jamaica's ocean friends from marine mammal specialists. Want to stay on land? Take the jungle trail walk to interact with iguanas, snakes, birds and other marine creatures native to the island. Consider a tour of the island to explore the interior of Jamaica, including spectacular scenery, historic plantations, shopping excursions, a visit to Ipswich Caves and a tour of the Appleton Distillery. Be sure to tour Rose Hall, where legendary "White Witch" Annie Palmer is said to haunt the place. Cursed by slaves, Palmer, turned a magnificent plantation into a hell-house of atrocities. Countless slaves fell prey to her torture, and all three of her husbands met their death at her hands. The Great House is one of many attractions on the 6,600-acre Rose Hall Plantation.

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OCHO RIOS

Situated on the north coast and renowned for its natural beauty, Ocho Rios offers many options for those seeking outdoor adventure. The most visited beach is Mallards Beach. A local favorite — and less crowded — is Turtle Beach. Take some time off from sunbathing and head to Fern Gully. The road here winds up to 700 feet among wild ferns, a rain forest and large trees. Roadside stands offer carved wood souvenirs and basketwork. Another popular daytrip is the famous Dunn’s River Falls, one of Jamaica's national treasures. The living and growing landmark continuously regenerates itself from travertine rock deposits in the flowing rivers. Here, you can opt to relax on the beach or climb with a guide to the top of the 600-foot falls. Grab a bite at The Cafeteria or bring your own lunch and try your hand at the barbecue pits around the park. In Ocho, you can also take in a coffee plantation tour, go rafting or spend an afternoon on horseback.

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RUNAWAY BAY

Ten miles away from Ocho Rios the tiny resort town of Runaway Bay offers a bit of everything. Famous for its coral reefs and beaches, the town also offers first-class golf and a variety of water sports. Journey underground at the Green Grotto Caves, the largest and most accessible caves on the island. The two caves open to the public are the Runaway Cave and the Green Grotto Cave, both estimated to be approximately a half-million years old. Along with stalagmites and stalactites, there is a small and fascinating underground lake in the innermost cavern. The caves belong to a series of interconnected passageways and chambers that spread far beneath the Dry Harbour Mountains to the south. In addition to the caves, some of the best beaches in the Caribbean can be found in Runaway Bay, protected by a large tropical coral reef. Don’t miss Nine Mile, the birthplace and childhood home of reggae legend Bob Marley. Here you can tour the Bob Marley Museum.

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PORT ANTONIO

Surrounded by tropical mountains, Port Antonio has a reputation as being a playground for the rich and famous. Many Hollywood celebs, foreign diplomats and royalty once found refuge in this quiet port town. Today, eco-travelers come to Port Antonio to explore its natural wonders. This is the place to come to get away from it all and appreciate the area’s tranquil wilderness and secluded natural setting. Port Antonio offers wonders such as the Nonsuch Caves, where you will see stalagmites, stalactites, fossilized marine life and signs of 1 and ½ million years of volcanic activity, and Athenry Gardens. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take a rafting trip down the Rio Grande through a tropical rainforest. Your guide will take the raft down the river, between steep hills covered with coconut palms, banana plantations and flowers, past limestone cliffs marked with caves and through the Tunnel of Love.

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NEGRIL

The pristine hideaway of Negril is home to several resorts, and its expansive Seven Mile Beach offers some of the island’s best all-inclusive resorts, bars and restaurants, along with breathtaking blue water that can be explored on horseback, scuba diving or from a glass bottom boat. Negril is said to be one of the best places in the Caribbean to master the art of total relaxation and has the distinction of being known as the nudist center of the West Indies.

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If your dream honeymoon includes days spent lolling on palm tree-shaded picturesque beaches or snorkeling in cool, crystalline waters and nights dancing to a pulsing soundtrack, look no further than Jamaica.

The third-largest island in the Caribbean, Jamaica has 200 miles of beautiful white sand beaches with clear blue sea and a mountain ridge peaking at 7,402 feet above sea level.

Located just south of Cuba, Jamaica has a tempo all its own. Indigenous Arawak and Taino peoples settled on the island between 4000 and 1000 B.C., drawn by the island’s lush greenery and clear seas. They named it “Xaymaca,” meaning “land of wood and water.” Brimming with unique and colorful orchids, ferns and bromeliads, Jamaica is also home to exotic species like the Jamaican Toddy and the Doctor Bird. The island’s tropical weather is ideal for growing bamboo, sugarcane, bananas and citrus.

Life unfolds at a leisurely pace — no one is in a hurry, and it seems everyone is in a good mood. Jamaica’s rich heritage is reflected in its people, and is known as the birthplace of Rastafarianism, a religious tradition with a focus on respect for nature and a personal acceptance of God. Made popular in the United States by Rastafarian Bob Marley, reggae is the rhythm of Jamaica, but dancehall and ska are other island favorites. The cultural capital of the Caribbean, Jamaica is home to live reggae music, carnivals and festivals. While the national language is English, most Jamaicans speak a version of patois, a local dialect.

The island offers six distinct resort areas, each with its own individual flavor. Check out the photo gallery to find the one that’s right for you.