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Jamaica has holiday attractions that extend far beyond the stretches of Negril's Seven Mile Beach. Among the many great things to see and do in Jamaica, there are destinations such as Kingston's Bob Marley Museum and Spanish Town, or the Montego Bay Marine Park and Rose Hall (said to be haunted by beautiful Annie Palmer, the 'White Witch of Rose Hall').

In Ocho Rios, visit Dolphin Cove and Dunn's River Falls, or explore the Green Grotto Caves. Fans of the movie Blue Lagoon will find the actual site near Port Antonio, while rum enthusiasts will enjoy the Appleton Rum Estate on Jamaica's South Coast. All this sightseeing is made more enjoyable by year-round good weather, but storms and hurricanes can occur between July and November.

Jamaica's world-famous son, singer-songwriter Bob Marley, was responsible for making reggae music a global phenomenon. The popular Rastafarian became a cult figure even before his death in 1981, caused by cancer when he was only 36 years old. The museum devoted to his memory... see full details

The neighbourhood known as Spanish Town is on the western outskirts of Kingston, and was capital of the island under Spanish rule between 1662 and 1872. Today the architecture is an interesting mix of Spanish and British Georgian, and there are some historic attractions... see full details

Towering across eastern Jamaica, the 28-mile (45km) long mountain range is constantly shrouded in a mist that gives the mountains their bluish colour. The John Crow National Park at the base of the mountains was established to preserve the diverse range of species that... see full details

The Rose Hall Great House is one of Jamaica's most popular tourist attractions, particularly because of the Gothic horror legend surrounding the monstrous reign of the last mistress to live in the house. Stunningly beautiful Annie Palmer, known latterly as the 'White Witch of... see full details

The Montego Bay Marine Park is a large area of sea and shore located adjacent to the city of Montego Bay, proclaimed to protect some of Jamaica's best coral reefs and marine resources. The park is open to all, but has been divided... see full details

Just about two miles (3km) west from the centre of Ocho Rios is the popular beach and waterfall attraction of Dunn's River. The waterfall cascades down 600ft (183m), forming cool pools among slippery rocks, and a favourite tourist pursuit is to climb to... see full details

Alongside the Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios is Dolphin Cove, where visitors can swim with a family of bottlenose dolphins. The natural cove is surrounded by four acres of lush tropical rain forest. The cove is also home to other marine species,... see full details

Jamaica's most prominent natural attraction are the caves on the island's north coast, between Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, just a few kilometres from Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay. The huge labyrinthine limestone cave found here is 5,003 feet (1,525m) long and characterised by... see full details

The reason for Negril's recent boom as a tourist destination is centred on this seven-mile stretch of beautiful shoreline around Bloody Bay (so called because of the fierce battle here between Columbus and the Arawak), dotted with palm trees and carpeted with pristine white... see full details

Nestling in the sugar cane fields of St Elizabeth parish, the Appleton Rum Estate near the village of Magotty offers visitors the chance to find out all there is to know about the production of rum. There is a small museum with equipment... see full details

Devon House in Kingston is a prime example of Jamaican Georgian architecture. Visitors to Jamaica should definitely visit this national monument and landmark. The house was built by Jamaica's first black millionaire, George Stiebel, at the end of the 19th Century. The house is... see full details

Made famous by 14-year-old Brooke Shields in the film Blue Lagoon, the sheltered cove is one of the most scenic spots in Jamaica, and is Port Antonio's most celebrated attraction. It is fed by underground mineral springs, and is believed by many to... see full details

The Rio Grande has been used since 1911 as a means of transporting goods by bamboo rafts, particularly by banana farmers in the Rio Grande Valley who floated bunches of bananas on rafts to the end of the river at St Margaret's Bay.... see full details

A visit to Jamaica is not complete without a pilgrimage to the birthplace, and final resting place, of the island's most famous citizen. In the small village of Nine Mile, 90 minutes from Ocho Rios in Jamaica is Bob Marley's home and burial... see full details

Visitors to Jamaica should definitely visit the popular Mystic Mountain Amusement Park. Excursions to Mystic Mountain include a number of different adventures. Visitors can zip-line through the treetops or take the Sky Explorer chairlift for spectacular views of the surrounding mountain, right down to... see full details

Trips to YS Falls are usually included in organised Black River tours. The YS Falls in Jamaica are located on a privately-owned farm. The waterfall is beautiful, with the water flowing over seven tiers to create a spectacular cascade surrounded by jungle and meadow... see full details


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