Home of the Seven-Mile Beach, one of the longest uninterrupted shores in the world, Negril has the perfect blend of tranquility and excitement. Negril offers an assortment of resorts and hotels depending on the vibe the vacationer is looking for. To the north, Negril offers wonderful all-inclusive resorts, while the south has cozy rustic family-owned hotels.
Jamaica's blue shoreline is the welcome mat for one of the best places to snorkel or deep-water dive in the Caribbean. Featuring underwater caverns and caves, a guided tour is the perfect way to explore Jamaica's underwater paradise. Located 65 feet below sea level, the Throne Room is one of Negril's most popular underwater caravans. At 40-feet-wide and with walls filled of yellow sea-sponges, the Throne Room is extremely photogenic.
The smooth cool beats of reggae and jazz can be found at the sizzling Reggae SumFest during July in Montego Bay. The Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival includes local Jamaican artists as well as musicians from the United States, England and France. If music festivals aren't your cup of tea, head on back to Negril for their annual Flat Tyre Festival for a mountain biking extravaganza.
The aromas of lobster and fish sautéed in garlic and butter will lure you to the Little Ochie, a sea-side bungalow style restaurant in Alligator Pond, Jamaica. If you're looking for a still more daring meal after picking out your own dinner from one of the tanks in the dining area, the Little Ochie has an Octopus stew dish on the menu that is sure to satisfy any deep sea cravings.
