Where to Visit: The Hip Strip, Montego Bay JamaicaEnergetic, stunning and exciting, Montego Bay on Jamaica’s north coast embodies a spirit that invites us all to come out and play. A definite favorite among travelers in search of a good time, the second city is a great place to have your fill of relaxation and revelry. Treat yourself to something special with selections from Mobay’s extensive list of hotels, attractions and nightclubs. There are options for every taste and budget in Jamaica’s “complete resort”.
With its sparkling white sand beaches, assortment of water sports activities and tours, pulsating nightlife and tantalizing cuisine Montego Bay is undoubtedly one of Jamaica’s most romantic destinations. Montego Bay’s Gloucester Avenue, also known as the “Hip Strip” is home to some famous spots ranging from sun-splashed shores awash with crystal-clear water to interesting shops offering a slice of authentic Jamaican apparel and restaurants that double as venues for events and amazing live entertainment. The Hip Strip is also known for some great Caribbean sunsets and tropical panoramic views of the bay. September 13, 2011 at 11:28 am | Montego Bay, What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Visit | 1 comment Event Update: The Jamaica Tourist Board Bloggers Meetup 2011 (Days 1 & 2)From August 24-28, 2011 The Jamaica Tourist Board hosted yet another Bloggers MeetUp. Fifteen amazing Bloggers and tweeters from North America were in the Jamaica experiencing just a taste of what the island has to offer in and around the popular resort areas of Montego Bay and Negril. The Bloggers were hosted by the luxurious Riu Montego Bay and Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril.
After checking in to the exquisite Riu Montego Bay on the very first day the Bloggers made themselves at home and enjoyed the spoils which included everything from a fully stocked mini bar, a swim up bar and pool, beachfront rooms (affording a stunning view of the sunset) all-inclusive buffet style and à la carte restaurants. The bloggers woke the next morning to a tour of the property before heading out on the road, eager to begin their island adventure. The day’s activities kicked off with a visit to one of the most famous and intriguing historical structures in Jamaica Rose Hall Great House. September 1, 2011 at 7:13 pm | Jamaica Events, Montego Bay, News & Updates, What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay, Where to Visit | No comment Travel Resources: 5 Places to Get Married in JamaicaWhether you dream of love by the sea or on the steps of a historic great house, Jamaica has the perfect spot for you to celebrate your nuptials with a destination wedding. From its tranquil oceanfronts, to its majestic waterfalls Jamaica is packed with settings simply ideal for a wedding even the angels would envy.
The island’s many resorts also offer an assortment of wedding packages, some with complete wedding coordination services and discounts for the bridal party. Hotel staff and professional planners can help you plan your special day to perfection. So you can let your imagination run wild in a place where fantasy and reality meet. If you’re not choosing to go the resort route one alternative is to plan your own Jamaican wedding. Rent a private villa, hire a local wedding planner, and plan your own wedding! August 3, 2011 at 2:25 pm | Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Portland, The South Coast, Travel Resources, Weddings & Honeymoons | No comment Travel Resources: 5 Places to See the Sunset in JamaicaThere’s no doubt about it, the perfect end to a day is witnessing a majestic sunset pulling down the curtains on a beautiful blue sky. Watching the sunset paint new colors across the sky and sea is a favourite pastime for many Jamaicans particularly when the suns rays are reflected on the surface of a tranquil ocean.
An experience both soothing and awe-inspiring, a Jamaican sunset is not to be missed while vacationing on the island. The spectacular tropical vistas and green flash at sunset set the stage for memorable starlight dinners so it’s a perfect activity for couples on their honeymoon. Or simply a moment of introspection on a deck or a balcony. There are many places to witness this phenomenon all across the island, however there are of course a few select spots that offer a better vantage point than others. Here is a list of 5unset in Jamaica: July 18, 2011 at 4:55 pm | Montego Bay, Negril, Portland, The South Coast, Travel Resources, Weddings & Honeymoons, What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Visit | No comment What to Do: Chukka Caribbean’s Dune Buggy AdventureJamaica is well known as the home of some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. White sands and golden sunshine is a source of appeal for many vacationers. However many travelers prefer to take a detour through the island’s striking mountains, backroads and hidden rivers, for their very own uniquely Jamaican excursion. One such excursion is the Chukka Dune Buggy Adventure.
With locations in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Trelawny this tour is for those who want to go off-road for a bumpy, dusty, dirty ride through Jamaica’s interior. Travel in the depths of the Cascade Rainforest where the sun plays hide and seek through the canopy of thick tropical foliage. Tour the historic hills of Rose Hall or take a tour through one of the great plantation estates of Jamaica the 18th century Good Hope Estate. With experienced and knowledgeable guides and so much to see this is an experience not to be missed. Start your engines in your Dune buggy built for two. Get ready for the drive of a lifetime ‘Caribbean Style’. July 8, 2011 at 12:09 pm | Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Off the Beaten Path, Trelawny, What to Do | No comment Where to Visit: Rose Hall Beach Club, JamaicaEnergetic, stunning and exciting, Montego Bay summons the hedonist, gourmet and golfer in all of us to come out and play. Sun-splashed shores awash with crystal-clear water beckon. Just 20 minutes east of Montego Bay near the Rose Hall Great House is where you’ll find the exclusive Rose Hall Beach Club, filled with amenities to make your visit comfortable and convenient.
( via ) One of the north coast’s most popular beaches, this spot lures you with its soft sand, clear water and an atmosphere of fun in the sun. If the packed public beaches of Jamaica are not your style, then Rose Hall Beach Club will give you a relatively secluded option. Billed as one of the top four beaches in Montego Bay, Rose Hall is located a bit off the beaten path but the amenities are worth the trouble to get to there. The white-sand beaches and crystal waters are as good as any on the island, and beach-goers have access to a restaurant, two bars, a covered pavilion, and a variety of rental equipment and activities. Whether you want to sunbathe, snorkel, sail a catamaran, wind surf, or join in a beach-volleyball match, Rose Hall ensures that the crowds won’t spoil your beach experience. June 9, 2011 at 5:13 pm | Montego Bay, What to Do, Where to Visit | 1 comment Weddings & Honeymoons: Weddings at Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & SpaThe sights, sounds and flavours of a Jamaican wedding and honeymoon are as varied and vivid as the imagination. Our immaculate white sands, sparkling waterfalls and rivers, majestic mountains and multi-coloured gardens create magical settings in which to celebrate your special occasion. Beachfront on the northern coast of the island, only a half an hour outside Montego Bay, the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa awaits you and your loved one for a romantic experience you’ll never forget.
( via ) The Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa is set on a beautiful beachfront estate and shares grounds with the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa. These two new resorts form a spectacular complex that offers everything a bride and groom and their guests could wish for to make their stay absolutely perfect. With 450 Junior Suites & 90 Suites, a tantalizing variety of cuisine that includes 7 A la carte restaurants and 3 Buffet restaurants. 12 Bars distributed throughout the complex a First class Spa & Wellness Center, pool with built in jacuzzis and swim-up bars, Casino and Shopping Center there’s enough to entertain everyone. Not to mention its charming beachfront and spectacular views. May 24, 2011 at 3:26 pm | Montego Bay, Weddings & Honeymoons | 1 comment Weddings & Honeymoons: Weddings at Hummingbird Hall, JamaicaJamaica’s seductive natural beauty has a way of bringing couples and romantics from all over the world to bask in the warmth of the island sun and make official their commitment to each other. From its tranquil oceanfronts, to its majestic waterfalls Jamaica is packed with settings simply ideal for a wedding even the angels would envy. Hummingbird Hall is one such gorgeous wedding venue nestled on Montego Bay’s Rose Hall Estate – the wonderland of weddings in Jamaica.
( via Hummingbird Hall ) Located just 15 minutes from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, the land on which Hummingbird Hall sits once formed part of an extensive plantation owned by many, including the infamous Annie Palmer. These days, as the select White Witch and Cinnamon Hill golf courses, the Estate is now magically botanical garden, “Ocean Course” and the location of Hummingbird Hall. The venue is a 21st Century Jamaican Great House and its history is an extraordinary confluence of Jamaica’s colonial past and progressive future. Conceptualised by an internationally acclaimed novelist and her daughter; with its substantial pool deck, infinity pool, flowering garden, gazebo and international collection of art and artefacts – Hummingbird Hall really does have the air of a luxury tropical retreat of the well traveled. April 29, 2011 at 3:56 pm | Montego Bay, Weddings & Honeymoons | No comment Travel Resources: 5 Hot Spots for Scuba Diving in JamaicaThe warm azure waters of The Caribbean Sea have a magnetic pull that very few (if any) can resist and offer a range of exciting adventures, from parasailing to cliff diving and snorkeling. Just looking at the ocean will tempt you to dive right in and the equally hypnotic island of Jamaica has some of the best points of entry to this enchanting wonderland. It is for this very reason that the island is such an excellent destination for SCUBA enthusiasts the world over.
If you’ve never had the experience, scuba diving in Jamaica’s warm blue waters is a relaxing and an thrilling activity that transports you to another world without really letting you leave the first.The island is scattered with underwater treasures ranging from dazzling corals to colourful tropical marine life and even shipwrecks. Jamaica’s underwater world is rimmed with coral reefs, etched with canyons and grottos, and sheered with vertical walls. Marine life is a kaleidoscope of living color. And, it’s all close at hand. From coast to coast, the dive sites are only a few minutes from shore. Whether you’re an experienced diver or just starting out you’ll want to check out some sites while vacationing in Jamaica, here’s a list of 5 of the island’s hottest scuba diving spots to send you on your way: April 11, 2011 at 1:11 pm | Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Portland, Travel Resources, What to Do | No comment Where to Stay: The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, JamaicaWith the unparalleled beauty of a secluded beach, warm sand, gleaming waters and lush, green mountains as it’s backdrop The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Rose Hall Jamaica is one sought after by travelers the world over. With 427 guestrooms and suites, each with a private balcony or terrace, five exceptional dining establishments, a championship golf course, and more, this luxury hotel offers an idyllic escape for the comfort seeking vacationer.
Palatial and über-opulent, this resort occupies 5,000 acres of rolling, meticulously landscaped grounds—once part of the island’s historic Rose Hall sugar plantation. A favorite with golfers for its White Witch championship course, the property also attracts the standard four-star crowd that likes its comforts within easy strolling distance. With five restaurants ranging from beach casual (jerk fish and beer at the Reggae Jerk Center) to jacket-preferred (fine Asian fusion at Jasmine), a sumptuous spa, jogging trails, tennis, and shuttles to the luxurious Shoppes at Rose Hall, there’s little reason to leave the premises, though easy access to a host of other north coast attractions will surely tempt one to do so. March 28, 2011 at 6:09 pm | Montego Bay, Where to Stay | No comment |
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