Day 143 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Dive into Port Royal

Port Royal

This town is the legendary haven for pirates in the 17th century. An earthquake submerged much of the town in 1692, and now the drowned portions of the old city represent an underwater archaeological treasure trove consisting of eight buildings in various stages of preservation and ruin. The UNESCO World Heritage Conservation program describes the […]

Day 142 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Gardens of Somerset Falls

Somerset Falls

Situated between Hope Bay and Port Antonio, Somerset Falls boasts red ginger lilies and green bottlebrush plants. This was once a sugar plantation whose properties stretched from the mountains to the sea. Today, it is a 97-acre property that features spectacular gardens with ponds and waterfalls. Here you can enjoy bamboo, ferns, cocoa plants, indigo […]

Day 138 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Reaching for the Falls

Reach Falls

Reach Falls offer some of the island’s most beautiful and peaceful waterfall scenery. Located in the Montana Forest of the John Crow Mountains, take an easy hike through the tropical rainforest to the top of the falls. Lifeguard patrols ensure everyone’s safety, so you can stand under the cascades of water as they gush forth, […]