See what the experts are saying about Jamaica. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Most visitors already have a mental picture of Jamaica before they arrive: its boisterous culture of reggae and Rastafarianism; its white-sand beaches; and its lush foliage, rivers, mountains, and clear waterfalls. Jamaica's art and cuisine a... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Sunbathing on an Isolated Beach: Tired of fighting the crowds? Head for Treasure Beach on the dry, sunny South Coast. The undertow can be dangerous, so swimming is tricky. But crashing waves make it one of the most dramatic beachscapes in Jam... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Day-O Plantation Restaurant (Montego Bay; tel. 876/952-1825): On the site of the 19th-century Barnett Plantation -- a house that sugar built -- this fine restaurant, serving a refined international and Jamaican cuisine, is often a venue for s... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Doctors Cave Beach (Montego Bay): This 8km (5-mile) stretch of white sand made "Mo Bay" a tourist destination. Waters are placid and crystal clear, and there are changing rooms and a beach bar. This one is a family favorite. Cornwall Beach... Continue reading »
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The best golf courses
White Witch of Rose Hall Golf Course (Montego Bay; (tel. 876/518-0174): This is the newest Jamaican golf course and one of the most spectacular, set on 80 hectares (200 acres) of lush greenery. Cinnamon Hill course at Rose Hall Resort & Co... Continue reading »
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The best natural attractions
Martha Brae's Rafters Village (Montego Bay; tel. 876/952-0889): Martha Brae's Rafters Village offers the best river-rafting experience in and around this popular resort. You sit on a raised dais on bamboo logs and watch the river scenery unfo... Continue reading »
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The best nightlife
Margueritaville Sports Bar & Grill (Montego Bay; tel. 876/952-4777): If you're macho, or at least grow hair on your chest, head for the most popular sports bar in Jamaica. Overlooking the sea, across from the Coral Cliff Hotel, this hangout a... Continue reading »
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The best places to get away from it all
Rockhouse (Negril; tel. 876/957-4373): It's like living on the west coast of Africa. You stay in a thatch-roofed villa in Negril's West End and sleep in an old-fashioned bed under mosquito netting. It's a splendid getaway if you don't mind cl... Continue reading »
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The best romantic hotels & resorts
Sandals (Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios; tel. 800/SANDALS in the U.S.): These three resorts pride themselves on fun, food, and drink, laid out in abundance and all paid for in advance -- no tips or bills here. Staff members bring heroic a... Continue reading »
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The best romantic getaways
YS Falls (Black River): The best place to escape for a romantic picnic is along the coast east of Negril. Three kilometers (2 miles) north of the port of Black River, in a "Me Tarzan, You Jane" setting, you can actually swing from an overhead... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Art: Its paintings may never rival those of the finest Haitian artists, but Jamaica is at least the second-best center for art in the Caribbean. Prices are still reasonable, too, even when the artist has a certain renown. Although paintings a... Continue reading »
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The best tennis facilities
Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club (Montego Bay; tel. 876/953-2211): This is Jamaica's best tennis -- 13 state-of-the-art courts, 7 of which are lit for night games. Rose Hall Resort & Country Club (Montego Bay; tel. 876/953-2650): This r... Continue reading »
