Dunns River Falls and Park is filled with waterfalls and thermal springs in beautiful Jamaica. Visitors can hold hands with their group as they climb the falls and then stop to enjoy a relaxing massage from the waterfall as it cascades down into the stream below. Nature lovers will lose their selves in the lush tropical gardens. Orchids, ferns, ginger lilies, palms and crotons will surround guests. Beach lovers can soak up the soothing sunshine or take a brisk jog along the beach area. Many Caribbean dishes are available in the Cafeteria, from the spicy jerked chicken to curried goat cuisines.
Dunns River Falls and Park
Ocho Rios, Jamaica, W.I.
(876) 974-285
dunnsriverfallsja.com
The Appleton Rum Estate has been producing rum since 1749. Visitors can take a tour through this historic company and learn all about rum and its history. Visiting the distillery, guests will learn about the distillation process and how it is aged. At the end of the tour, they will receive a complimentary bottle of rum and enjoy a taste testing. The Estate is open Monday through Saturday for tours from 9 a.m. in the morning until 4 p.m. in the afternoon. The gift shop has a wide selection of different liqueurs, rum, woodcarvings, hats, T-shirts, jewelry and many accessories.
Appleton Estate Rum Tour
Siloah P.O., St. Elizabeth
Jamaica, West Indies
(876) 963-9215
appletonrumtour.com
If you and your family love hearing ghost stories and tales of haunted houses, you will enjoy visiting the Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay. It is the former home of the great beauty Annie Palmer, who was later called the, 'White Witch of Rose Hall,' according to the Word Travels website. She was killed in 1831 by a slave girl, who like herself, was in love with the supervisor of the estate. She was rumored to have murdered her previous three husbands with voodoo magic, and thought to have tortured and imprisoned slaves she wasn't happy with in the dark dungeon. Tours are daily and the price was $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12 in January 2010. You will finish your tour in the spooky dungeon where a pub and souvenir shop awaits you.
Rose Hall Great House
Rose Hall Hwy.
Montego Bay, Jamaica W.I.
(876) 953-2323
The Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory is the perfect place to visit for those whoe are interested in marine life, coral reefs and ecology. Located on Discovery Bay, this area was once rumored to be where Christopher Columbus landed when he thought he discovered America, the actual location is a bit west of Discovery Bay. Tours are available by appointment and guest can explore the area by small boats or snorkeling.
Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory
The University of the West Indies
Mona, Jamaica
(876) 935-8835
mona.uwi.edu
