Itineraries: Explore the Island

There’s so much to see in Jamaica

Whether you’re here on a short visit or an extended stay, don’t miss out on all the offerings that this island has in store for you. Here’s an idea of how you can explore our island.

Three-day Itinerary from Kingston
Day 1. Visit the museums including the National Gallery and stroll through the lovely Hope Gardens. Explore the fishing village of Port Royal including Fort Charles, and follow up with a seafood lunch at Morgan’s Harbour Hotel, which offers a fantastic view of Kingston’s harbor. Spend at least some of the afternoon visiting historic Devon House, where you can shop and get ice cream. Don’t miss Kingston’s duty-free stores.

Day 2. Leave early for a spectacular drive through the Blue Mountains to Port Antonio. Take a raft trip on the Rio Grande, stroll through scenic Port Antonio, and have lunch at Norma’s at the Marina — or enjoy jerk chicken grilled over fire pits at beautiful Frenchman’s Cove Beach. Stay the night in one of the area’s charming inns.

Day 3. Take a quick hike on a lush mountain trail, or take a boat ride to the Blue Hole for a refreshing swim and snorkeling. Stop by Boston Jerk Centre for lunch before driving back to Kingston. Keep your camera ready for photo opportunities as the views are heavenly.

Five-day Itinerary from Montego Bay
Day 1. Explore the Hip Strip of downtown and relax at Doctors Cave Beach. Save time for a round of golf — there are five famous courses here. Have dinner at one of the town’s excellent restaurants.

Day 2. Drive to historic Falmouth for a walking tour of the town. Take a raft trip on the Martha Brae River, and end the day nearby with an evening boat ride at Glistening Waters — where you’ll see a rare light show of phosphorescent microbes, which glow when the water is disturbed.

Day 3. Save your energy for the exhilarating climb up Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios. Ride a bobsled down a mountain at Mystic Mountain. Visit Noël Coward’s home, Firefly. Ride a horse at Prospect Plantation; take a catamaran sunset cruise; and have dinner at one of Ocho Rios’ fine restaurants before driving back to Montego Bay.

Day 4. Take a full-day excursion to Negril to swim at the 7-mile-long beach, with a late-afternoon stop at on of the many restaurants and bars along the famed cliffs of the West End.

Day 5. Shop at Montego Bay’s many duty-free stores, go to a beach or play golf. Relax! It’s your vacation.