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Ocho Rios & Runaway Bay Jamaica, all inclusive
honeymoons, weddings and vacation packages
Few cities in Jamaica, indeed the world can
rival the natural beauty of Ocho Rios. Spectacular waterfalls, lush foliage and beautiful
beaches all abound in this "Garden Of Eden." Climb Dunn's River Falls, world
famous for its falls cascading 600 ft all the way down to a gorgeous beach. Enjoy
world-class shopping in Ocho Rios' many marketplaces, and when the sun sets nightlife
begins in any one of the city's popular hotspots.
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Grande Sport Villa Spa & Beach Resort :This resort was the first in Jamaica to win
the prestigious AAA 4-Diamond award and the most recent addition to the Sandals
Beaches resort chain (formerly the Ciboney Resort). Grande Sport Villa Resort by
Beaches is 45 acres of pure luxury with over 90 pools
and villas and has been voted the "Most Romantic Resort" by the Official Resort
Guides readers survey and received numerous awards for its gourmet cuisine. This resort
offers luxurious rooms in its plantation style greathouse or one of the many suites in the
villas located throughout the property, most with semi-private or fully private
pools.
For Details on Grande Sport Villa Resort click here |
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Royal
Plantation Spa & Beach Resort :
Beaches Royal Plantation... a fantasy world for discerning adults (ages
16 and over) looking for the ultimate repast from the rest of the world and
everyone in it. island charm is accompanied by an unmatched level of luxury and
service. Behold stately palms towering over Georgian-style architecture.
Sweeping staircases. Romantic gazebos. Statuesque fountains. And aquamarine
waters that caress a beach of soft as alabaster sand. Full exchange privileges
with all Sandals and Beaches resorts.
For Details on Royal
Plantation click here |
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| Renaissance Jamaica Grande : Jamaica Grande is one of Jamaica's most popular resorts offering
everything a vacationer could want. Every type of land and water activity, five different
restaurants, the very popular "Jamaica'N me Crazy" nightclub, and three pools
including a recreation of Dunn's River Falls. The best choice for both families, singles
and couples who can see the "Grande" scheme of things.
For
Details on Jamaica Grande click here |
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| Enchanted Garden :
(CLOSED INDEFINITELY)
Once the site of extensive botanical gardens, this resort truly
lives up to its name. Everything around you is "Enchanting", from the 14
waterfalls cascading throughout the property to endless gardens offering every type of
flower and fern. All meals and drinks are provided with a choice of 5 dining experiences,
unlimited beverages at a choice of 4 bars and 2 freshwater pools, spa facilities
(additional cost), and a private beach club with complimentary shuttle. A perfect place
for a honeymoon or romantic getaway, few places offer the natural beauty of this unique
resort.
For Details on Enchanted Garden click here |
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| Sans Souci Resort & Spa
: Luxurious and lush, this spa resort was awarded the prestigious 4 diamond
award. First Class accommodations and all-inclusive amenities and ocean view grottos for massage and spa
treatments. One of the premier all-inclusive resorts in Ocho Rios and
Jamaica.
For Details
on Sans Souci click here |
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| Sandals Dunn's River : At this lavish
resort, you will discover the Renaissance of true romance with all its
splendor, indulgence, and passion. This is the grandeur and opulence of an
Italian Palazzo brought to life on a powdery white-sand beach. Luxuriate
in one of the island's largest pools, Indulge in all the pleasures of a
European Spa. Enjoy golf just minutes away at Sandals Golf and Country
Club. Full exchange privilages with Sandals Ocho
Rios.
For Details on Sandals Dunns River click here |
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| Sandals Ocho Rios : The Garden of Eden of the Sandals chain. Bubbling brooks, waterfalls and
lily ponds abound in this all-inclusive natural paradise. Dozens of private nooks and
coves for lovers wanting privacy. Full exchange privilages with Dunns river sister resort.
For Details on Sandals Ocho Rios click here |
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Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay
are
the heart of a north coast region scattered with fern-clad cliffs and breathtaking
waterfalls, not far from where Columbus first landed more than 500 years ago.
Amazed by the island’s beauty, the explorer declared: "It is the fairest island
ever eyes beheld...mountainous, and the land seems to touch the sky." Jamaicans say
that Ocho Rios is the place where heaven spills into the seas.
Today, visitors come from all over the world to make their own discoveries in this
stimulating yet tranquil resort area, which combines the attractions of one of the
Caribbean’s most popular ports-of-call with the splendid scenery of the surrounding
"garden parish" of St. Ann.
From the open-air museum of Columbus Park in Discovery Bay to the sleepy settlement of
Oracabessa, a dazzling sequence of brilliant-blue bays, quaint fishing villages and soft,
sandy coves beckon sunbathers, swimmers and watersports enthusiasts.
 It’s also a mecca for music fans: One of Jamaica’s most famous
sons is celebrated in the tiny village of Nine Miles during the first week of February,
when official birthday celebrations for reggae legend Bob Marley, who was born and is
buried there, attract hundreds of visitors.
Beyond the renowned resorts and golf courses of Runaway Bay, there’s horseback riding
at Chukka Cove, an equestrian resort facility that features polo matches, lessons and
trail rides through neighboring plantations. At St. Ann’s Bay, the Seville Great
House & Heritage Park includes artifacts from the excavated colony of Sevilla La Nueva
(New Seville) that was founded in 1509 by Columbus’s son.
One of the island’s best-known natural attractions is Dunn’s River Falls, a
dramatic 600-foot drop of cascading water that’s considered the Niagara of the
Caribbean. A highlight of any trip to Ocho Rios is a careful climb up its limestone tiers,
followed by a swim at the beach below.
The three-mile drive through vine-draped Fern Gully includes close-up views of
30-foot-tall fern trees and other specimens unique to the island. Transfixing vistas of
the coast and a profusion of indigenous plants, flowers and trees are offered at Shaw Park
Gardens, while a look at Jamaica’s indigenous Taino Indian culture is provided at the
Coyaba River Garden and Museum, in another leafy tropical setting.
Abundant crops of sugarcane, coffee and bananas have been harvested since the 18th century
at Prospect Plantation, which offers tours and horseback riding. Further east, Harmony
Hall is a restored Victorian mansion with an art gallery that sells some of the finest art
and crafts on the island.
When night comes, you can take a canoe ride up the torch-lit White River, a journey that
includes a folklore show, dinner and open bar, or take in the dinner theater performance
at the Little Pub. Fine dining in exotic settings is also available at restaurants like
the Ruins and the Almond Tree--or try Evita’s, where the menu features unique
Jamaican-Italian specialties like "Rasta Pasta."
Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios overflow with places to stay, from traditional high-rise hotels
to all-inclusive resorts which cater specifically to families or to couples only. A number
of elegant resorts offer luxurious old-world ambience and service; numerous moderate
low-key lodgings flourish along the beach, and the a number also offer modern spa
facilities to their guests. Several charming small hotels and inns provide a different
kind of Ocho Rios experience.
Further inland, fishing, boating and horseback riding are included in an excursion to the
Goshen Wilderness Resort, set amidst forested green hills. A few miles further east, in
the town of Oracabessa, Goldeneye--the former home of author Ian Fleming--is now an
exclusive villa resort with a celebrity clientele, close to James Bond Beach.
From here, it’s only a few miles to Firefly, where Noel Coward lived and is buried.
Built on a hilltop that was once a lookout point for the pirate Henry Morgan, the house is
now open to the public for tours and special functions, including afternoon tea.
The town of Ocho Rios is a lively blend of sun and fun. It’s vibrant and diverse.
Centrally located on Jamaica’s North Coast, it is a crossroads of things to do,
places to see. So, runaway, discover Ocho Rios… like Columbus, you’ll see that
this is no ordinary place.
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