Lonely Planet Jamaica

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781786571410
• eBook ISBN: 9781787012028

Lonely Planet Jamaica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkeling at delicate Lime Cay, or swim in the cool mountain pools of Reach Falls -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Jamaica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Jamaica Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, history, culture, wildlife. Covers Kingston, Blue Mountains, Ocho Rios, Dry Harbour Mountains, Port Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, Montego Bay, Negril, Mayfield Falls, Bluefields, Cockpit Country, Mandeville, Treasure Beach and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Jamaica, our most comprehensive guide to Jamaica, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary

Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & North Coast

Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast Highlights

Ocho Rios

East of Ocho Rios

Reggae Beach to Boscobel Beach

Oracabessa

Galina Point & Little Bay

West of Ocho Rios

St Ann's Bay

Priory & Around

Runaway Bay

Discovery Bay

Brown's Town

Nine Mile

Port Antonio

East of Port Antonio

Port Antonio to Fairy Hill

Boston Bay

Long Bay

Manchioneal

West of Port Antonio

Getting There & Away

Charles Town

Orange Bay

Robin's Bay

Rio Grande Valley

Moore Town

Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & North Coast

Why Go?

Ocho Rios, Jamaica’s third-largest town, dominates the north coast’s tourist scene. Cruise ships call in several times a week, and although tourist numbers are large, they never seem overwhelming. Perhaps this is because there's so much to distract, from adventure activities to working plantations to sights unveiling the breadth of Jamaican history. It's a great place to base yourself.

Further east, sleepy Portland parish is the least developed resort area in Jamaica, and the most rugged and beautiful. Forested mountains with deep gorges and rushing rivers spread their fingers toward fringes of white sand and cool-blue surf that rolls into beach-lined coves. There's a relaxed vibe with zero hustle – its the favorite part of Jamaica for many Jamaicans. From Port Antonio, you can explore gorgeous, untouristed beaches, or head into the mountains and rainforest for hiking and birdwatching.

When to Go

AAug–Oct Although the rains can be persistent, you’ll also likely get good wind for serious adventure surfing.

ADec–Mar Even in the high season this region doesn’t see nearly as many crowds as the rest of Jamaica.

AApr–Jul In the low season, temperatures reach their peak, but accommodation prices can be lower.

Best Places to Eat

A Toscanini

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Jamaica
• Jamaica's Top 15
• Need to Know
• If You Like
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Eat & Drink Like a Local
• Outdoor Activities
• Regions at a Glance
• Kingston, Blue Mountains & Southeast Coast
• Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & North Coast
• Montego Bay & Northwest Coast
• Negril & West Coast
• South Coast & Central Highlands
• Understand Jamaica
• Jamaica Today
• History
• Jamaican Way of Life
• Jamaican Arts
• Landscapes & Wildlife
• Directory AZ
• Transport
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers