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Adventure Bamboo Rafting in Montego Bay Montego Bay has much to offer to its visitors, from five world-class golf courses to the rich heritage of historic Falmouth. But perhaps one of the most relaxing features of this region is a glorious rafting trip down one of Montego Bay's gorgeous, tranquil rivers, the Martha Brae in Trelawny or Lethe's Great River. > Read more Hiking the Blue Mountain Peak If you're looking for a challenging hike and a memorable experience, get your hiking boots on and head for Blue Mountain Peak. Both thrilling and scenic, there is no other trail quite like it on the entire island. > Read more The Dive of a Lifetime When you visit Rick's "your body has finally arrived where your mind has always been". Every afternoon, locals and visitors take part in a Negril tradition since 1974 - and flock to Rick's on West End Road to watch the sunset, enjoy the happy-hour vibe, savour scrumptious meals and, of course, test their bravery by cliff jumping. > Read more
Beaches The Au Naturel Experience If you want to remember what it's like to be a bare-bottom kid playing on the shore, sun on your back, warm water tickling your toes and laughter jiggling your tummy, visit Jamaica. Wash away remaining inhibitions in our soothing waters and feel the warmth of our sun on your naked body. This is Jamaica, au naturel! > Read more
Family Explore Dunn's River Falls The point at which Dunn's River enters the Caribbean Sea is marked by 600 feet of mountain spring water cascading down the rocks towards the ocean. This scenic spot was once the site of one of the bloodiest wars between the English and the Spanish in 1657, as the Spanish, led by the famous General Ysassi, fought desperately and in vain to maintain control of the island. Today, even after all the falls have witnessed (battles, hurricanes and visitors), nothing can diminish their majestic grandeur and few can deny the awe and wonder they inspire. > Read more
Golf The Ultimate Jamaican Golf Guide Find out everything there is to know about golfing in Jamaica. > Read more
Heritage The History of Falmouth, Trelawny Established
in 1769, Falmouth is the capital of the northern parish in Trelawny. The town
is 18 miles east of Montego Bay. It was named after Falmouth in Cornwall,
England, the birthplace of Sir William Trelawny, the then Governor of Jamaica. > Read more Be a Jamaican for a Week So you’re coming to Jamaica and you wonder what Jamaicans do with their time. Well, given the complexities of Jamaican society, one can spend forever learning about our people and culture. > Read more
Off the Beaten Path Go Roadside With over 17,000 kilometres of road linking Jamaica’s towns and cities, our colourful highways and byways are destinations unto themselves. Winding down mountains, zigzagging through woodlands, and circling the coastline, a road trip through Jamaica reveals many faces of our rich culture. > Read more THE ACCOMPONG MAROON TOUR Bellowing from deep inside the mountains, across cane fields and through
the halls of the great house, there was no more dreaded a sound in
colonial Jamaica than the horn of the wild men. The abeng, a punctured
animal horn blown by a skillful messenger, spoke a language only the
rebels in the hills understood. > Read more
Spring Break Spring Break Need to Knows Thoughts of spring break immediately conjure up images of white sand beaches and turquoise seas filled with tanned, toned bodies, partying away their semester stresses. Spring Break in Jamaica is no exception. The island is one of the hottest Spring Break destinations in the world, where having a good time is the rule of thumb. Here are a few need-to-knows to make the most of your Jamaican Spring Break. > Read more
Weddings and Honeymoons Find an Eco-paradise for Lovers in the Gardens of Ocho Rios A guide for places to go for a wedding or honeymoon. > Read more
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The Abeng:
The Abeng made from a cow horn known as the Akete was the main instrument of communication among the Maroons during the wars. They had a regular series of calls on the horn which summoned each other over great distances, such as warnings of the soldiers approaching. Even today horn-men still blow the Abeng.
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