YS
Falls - including lunch - Black River
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The YS Falls are situated in private property.
One has to drive from the entrance of the property to the waterfall
in a tractor and trailer. The YS Falls are in the shape of a “Y” and one can swing
into the water on a rope swing. Black River was the first town in Jamaica which had electricity. On the river of the same name, you can travel directly by boat to the crocodiles. With a bit of luck you could be in time to watch the feeding session and, you can even call them by name!
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Mayfield
Falls – Roaring River with the Blue Hole - Direct view to a Marijuana
plantation
The river is accessible by means of a suspension bridge, which leads directly to the Mayfield Falls. Escorted by a native inhabitant, you can become acquainted and learn a lot about Jamaica’s rich vegetation.
The Roaring River is located in the interior. One can witness how a huge river emerges from a small pond. In the Blue Hole one can find a source of water which has healing and rejuvenating qualities.
Appleton rum factory - Bamboo Avenue - Lover's Leap
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manufactured. At the end of
the distillation round one can even sample the rum.
Bamboo Avenue is a narrow stretch, with thick bamboo trees along both sides of the road. Many pubs will invite you in to enjoy a cool drink. Lover’s Leap is a beautiful cliff, 518 m above sea level with a break-taking view of the surroundings. According to the legend, it is said that two slave lovers ended their lives by leaping from the cliff because they were forbidden to be lovers by their employer. |
Dunn's River Fall or dolphin Coast – including lunch (real Yerk Pork - Fern Gully Columbus Point
The most famous, is perhaps the Dunn's River Fall, a
waterfall which begins at a height of 183 m in the hills over the city and
flows over travertine rock into the sea.
On the dolphin Coast you can swim with the
dolphins.
It is a beautiful drive along Fern Gully road, which
connects Kingston to the other side of the island. Enormous ferns, (300
different varieties) some with leaves the size of a large car, rise up out
of the dense, damp forest.
Columbus discovered Jamaica in 1494.
In 1503 his ship was wrecked near the coast of
Jamaica. He and his crew
spent 1 year in Jamaica, till they were finally picked up by another ship.
Port Antonio – Blue Lagoon – Trick-place of the film "Cocktail" with Tom Cruise – City tour though Port Antonio
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After a drive through the Blue Mountains directly after
Port Antonio, you can swim in the blue lagoon, just like in the film of
the same name.
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Kingston
- Bob Marley museum – including a drink in a bar in Kingston with a
great view over Kingston
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This trip is a must for all Bob Marley
fans. The house
and studio of Bob Marley was converted into a museum after his death.
During the life time of Bob Marley it was called “Tuff Gong”
and now it is called the Bob Marley Museum. Memories, press articles, concert posters as well as
innumerable golden records are to be seen and there is of course, always
good music to be heard. Ninemile is the birth place as well as the place where
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Kingston
Devon House - Port Royal – including a drink in a bar in Kingston with a
beautiful view over Kingston
This house has been restored from the 19 hundreds.
It was built by the first black millionaire.
Today it is partly used as a museum which exhibits antiques; other
sections are occupied by a restaurant, and a shop “Things Jamaica”
which sells high-quality goods and products.
Milk River Bath –
Alligator Hole
The Milk River Bath is a therapeutic bath with a high
radioactive content; it is ten times more concentrated as compared to
other similar baths in England. Innumerable
diseases, e.g. rheumatism, joint pains, skin diseases, heart as well as
high and low blood pressure problems are said to be healed by this water.
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Lover’s Leap is a beautiful
cliff, 518 m above sea
level with a break-taking view of the surroundings. According to the legend, it is said that two slave lovers
ended their lives by leaping from the cliff because they were forbidden to
be lovers by their employer.
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Rose Hall –
Falmoth River-Rafting
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The Rose Hall Great House is one of Jamaica’s premier tourist
attractions. It was formerly the home of Annie Palmer, the white witch of
Rose Hall. Dead for over 100 years, her legend still evokes memories of
her monstrous reign as the mistress of the Great House. All three of her
husbands met their death at her hands, while countless slaves suffered as
a result of her ruthlessness. It
is said that her ghost still haunts the house. It is said, that Flynn
observed how bananas were transported on bamboo rafts from the mountains
high above, to the markets below and therefore thought that it would be
fun floating down the river on a raft. Today there are hundreds of rafters, who have built their own rafts and who offer visitors an exciting two hour trip on the river through the rain forest. |
Oracabessa - Dunn's River Fall including lunch (real Yerk Pork)
In
Oracabessa, lies the former home of the writer Noel
Coward. His modest stone hut
“Firefly” is still in the same condition as it was in 1973, the year
in which he died.
Mandeville –
High Mountain Coffee Factory
Mandeville is situated at a height of approximately 609
meters. It is known for its
beautiful houses and has become an attraction to pensioners.
It is a peaceful city, and the temperatures are lower than in the
coastal towns. It is not so
touristic.
The High Mountain Coffee Factory is not far from the
city. Here one can buy Blue
Mountain coffee or the milder, cheaper High Mountain coffee beans.
Paraceling
in Negril – Sunset in the Rick´s Cafe
Negril beach is famous for its parasailing. Departure
for this beautiful beach along with our good friend Captain Quality is at
1500 Hrs. The beautiful
coral reefs can be explored either by snorkelling or in a glass bottomed
boat.
Cool Runings bar
– Fort Carlotte
The first Bob team of Jamaica, made famous through the
film “Cool Runings”
Visit the bar, which is also to be seen in the film.
Montego
Bay by
night
Saturday evening, is the best time for a Shopping spree through Montego Bay. There are many natives to be seen here. Later you can enjoy a drink in the famous pub “Magaretaville” with great music and a beautiful view over the ocean. Just opposite is the casino where you can win a few dollars.
Negril by night
Departure for the restaurant “Kuyaba” is at 2000
Hrs. This restaurant is
famous for its excellent food and has a direct view of the ocean.