Montego Bay Jamaica Vacation

There is quite a lot to see and do on your Montego Bay Jamaica Vacation because although Montego Bay is a relatively small city there is plenty to satisfy the Caribbean traveler. Much to see and much to do!

Despite Jamaica as a whole being a Caribbean paradise, it’s Montego Bay that seems to bring the romantic out in most people. Perhaps it’s something about the name – Kingston (the Jamaican capital) doesn’t have quite the same romance about it!

Whatever it is, couples are heading there to be married, have their honeymoons, or just have a vacation with their partner in that part of the island.

Whether you’re young and wanting to spend your days taking the opportunity of learning extreme water sports and your nights in nightclubs such as Pier 1, or are of an older generation where a relaxing rafting excursion or visit to an 18th century home followed by a meal at one of the many local restaurants is more your style, there’s something for everyone.

It’s not just couples who are flocking to Montego Bay either.

For anyone who plays golf, this is the best area of Jamaica to find a variety of golf courses. Golfing as a whole isn’t such a high priority on the island, but Montego Bay has a number of quality golf courses that cater for various levels of skill.

Of course another reason for so many tourists is the fact that it handles the most flights and cruise ships than any other part of the island – but getting the people there is only part of the equation, the other part is having them want to stay instead of moving on to other parts of Jamaica such as Kingston or Ocho Rios, and MoBay seems to be doing great in supplying reasons for not going any further afield than the local area.

Most travelers arrive in Jamaica through Montego Bay which is the home of the North Shore airport, and the islands busiest cruise pier.

As Jamaica's second largest city, Montego Bay is located on the North West corner of the island and is Jamaica's original tourist hot spot.

There are many tourist attractions in Montego Bay including a number of plantation tours. For the more adventurour traveler, rafting tours are a fun experience and can be guided or self-navigated.

These tours encompass rafting down a peaceful river on a bamboo raft, or through some local white water. Fishing charters are available for angling enthusiasts or those looking to try out some spear fishing.

Athletic travelers can also activities such as cycling, golf, horseback riding, and scuba diving. The Bob Marley experience is a new attraction featuring a documentary film on the legendary reggae great and a huge memorabilia shop

In addition, the shops around the airport provide a wide selection of tourist goods – although you’d be better to buy souvenirs in the city as this is where you’re likely to find some artifacts by local craftsman rather than mass produced commercial items.

A visit to Lester Art Gallery in the hills above Reading can be a tour in itself or can be combined with visits to other local places of interest. The Gallery is devoted to works of Polish sea captain and painter the late Michael Leszczynski, who anglicized his name to Lester and is famous for the work of his Jamaica period.

The gallery is at his former home and studio which he built in the 1950s on a cliff side at the village of Belmont. The house has stunning views and located nearby are the Rocklands Bird Sanctuary and Mountain Valley River Rafting.

Quite a full itinerary for a Montego Bay Jamaica Vacation!

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