Below you will find a list of awesome places in Jamaica which we recommend to visit. 

The description for each place features entrance fees. Please note, the prices do NOT include transportation. The description is based on our personal experience when visiting the places.

This is a quiet, romantic experience, going through the rainforest along the river on a bamboo raft. This usually takes just over 1 hour. Beware of overpriced shops and rafting guides, who would want to sell some souvenir items. It's better NOT to buy souvenirs there. You can tip the rafting guide instead, if he did a great job with story telling and guidance. $10 is a good tip.

tel: +1 (876) 940 6398 

hours: 9.00 am - 3.30 pm last tour

The best experience for the lovers of history. As they put it, these are guided walking tours full of history, flavour and intrigue. There are indeed many things to see. Falmouth was founded by Thomas Reid in 1769. It flourished as a market centre and port for forty years at a time when Jamaica was the world's leading sugar producer.

To me Falmouth gives a very strange feeling of being in the UK because of the type of structures, yet with palm trees, often loud music and people selling stuff on the ground.

ATTN: Reservation required a day in advance.

Glistening Waters, also known as Luminuous Lagoon is one of 4 places on Earth with this phenomena - the glowing plankton.

You’re guaranteed to see the water glowing, but the experience can be spoilt by too many tourists. However, this is a must see if it rains, because rain drops add to the beauty of this place turning it to “Avatar” movie like. On cloud free nights make sure to take advantage of the amazing night sky there. 

The best beach in Montego Bay. It is clean, with all types of facilities, including sunbeds, restaurant, changing rooms etc.

The only negative thing about it - it’s located in Hip Strip, the most touristic street in Montego Bay. On the way to/from the beach you will hear a lot of “shopping today?” questions and often meet quite a few annoying people who are there on the hunt for tourists - avoid them by saying "no mon, me good". 

Amazing historical ruins of a plantation. You can get there for free by simply driving to the ruins, however, the directions are tricky, roads are bad and the place is hidden in the rainforest.

The easiest option to explore the place is by booking a River Bumpkin Bicycle Trek tour with Island Routes.  

tel: +1 (877) 768 8370

It takes 1.30 hours drive to get to Ocho Rios from our house. It is a very scenic drive via A1 highway.

Ocho Rios is famous for its waterfalls, rainforests and mountains. The best way to explore the town and the surrounding area is on a Day Trip.

A setting of over 20 waterfalls, one after another throughout the rainforest. This is one of the best experiences to get, especially if you wish to be active.

First, there is a hike through the jungle for about 10 mins, then you can climb the rocks, walk across the river, swim through the lake, do cliff jumping from different heights, swing on the rope etc. 

Even higher in the mountains, after you have passed the waterfalls, you will reach a quiet Rasta's house. He’s known as Calby. The house and the garden are at the river bank, hidden in the rainforest. There are a lot of hammocks, fruit trees and birds. It is a perfect place for relaxation and camping.

A waterfall and a garden without any tourists - just have it all to yourself, before it becomes famous. All tours are conducted by a knowledgeable guide, or you may wander around by yourselves.

tel: +1 (876) 974 27 23 

It takes 2 hours drive to get to Negril from our house. You can take several stops on the way not to miss cool locations.

Negril is famous for its 7 mile beach, which is in the top list beaches in the Caribbean. However, there are many more fun places to visit.

It was built in the mid 18th Century by the British during the reign of King George III of England for the defence of the North North Westerly section of the island.

Inside the fort is the remains of the circular base for the rotation of guns which were placed there so that they could shoot from every possible angle. The Artillery Store still stands and is made of cutstone.

This is a bar on a little island, which is especially cool because of its pirate themed design. When you get to Half Moon Beach, they will provide you with a boat to the island.

While on the island, you can just take pictures, go snorkeling or order delicious lobster / jerk menu. Though make sure to check the prices for food first if you decide to eat there.

World famous cliff bar. Overpriced, with many tourists, and often the service is slow, as in most places in Jamaica. 

Yet, it’s still worth a visit! Watching other people jump off the cliffs or dare to jump as well - can surely be fun. Be careful, though, you can get hurt if you don’t know how to do cliff jumping properly.