Ocho Rios Holidays
Ocho Rios Holidays
Holidays in Ocho Rios are based in a lively tourist-orientated town on the north coast of Jamaica, 66 miles east of Montego Bay and the airport. Ocho Rios is ideally placed for exploring a wide variety of Jamaica beaches, plenty of famous tourist attractions and lush surrounding countryside. Ocho Rios attracts a very mixed range of visitors and offers accommodation to suit all budgets.Many holidays are offered on an all inclusive basis, ranging from family-friendly hotels to holiday villages for adults only.
Outstanding dining and plenty to do
Ocho Rios beaches stretch from Mammee Bay to Oracabessa. The main Ocho Rios beach has calm safe water. Further beaches can be found in a series of small coves along a fine 16-mile stretch of coast. Ocho Rios offers plenty of watersports and are popular with scuba divers with other activities on offer including tennis, horse-riding, white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking in the Blue Mountains and swimming with dolphins at Dolphin Cove! Ocho Rios enjoys an exceptionally varied selection of restaurants along with fine hotel dining and excellent seafood. A trip to Ocho Rios would not be complete without sampling some true spicy Jamaican cuisine in one of the smaller local restaurants. Nightlife revolves around hotels with their cabarets, live bands, discos and beach parties. Ocho Rios is also one of Jamaica’s best spots for duty-free shopping, souvenirs and jewellery.
A good base for fascinating excursions
Ocho Rios is well placed for dozens of interesting excursions that include botanical gardens, colonial mansions, Dunn’s River Falls, Fern Gully and the Bob Marley Mausoleum. Other worthwhile excursions include the Green Grotto Caves and a wide variety of boat trips, jeep safaris and airborne tours.
Jamaica Tourism Enhancement Fee
From May 1st 2005 Jamaica has introduced a US$10 "Jamaican tourist entry charge" which will apply to each tourist visiting Jamaica. The tourist entry fee money will be paid directly to the government in an effort to raise funds to maintain Jamaica’s tourist industry and provide capital for tourism enhancement projects.
Weather in Ocho Rios
From July to September Ocho Rios can be hot and humid, with the temperature going above 30°C, although it’s usually made more comfortable by a cooling north-easterly breeze coming off the sea and the sun dipping down behind the mountains in the late afternoon. The most popular time to travel is from December to mid-April when the temperature is a little cooler and there’s less chance of rain. Although rainfall in Ocho Rios is often heavy but over quickly, leaving the town refreshed and the sun shining again. The resort is less crowded in the ‘wet’ season and there may be bargains to be had for those who don’t mind risking the odd shower.
All inclusive holidays in Ocho Rios
All inclusive package holiday include a wide range of resorts to suit your budget requirements. All accommodation will be clean, airy and spacious with basic facilities. Resorts will have large swimming pools and family accommodation will include a children’s pool and play area. Resorts will be located close to the beach and will offer a selection of leisure activities. All inclusive restaurants will have wide range of cuisine including fresh local seafood and international cuisine. There will be relaxing bar areas where you can enjoy the evening entertainment which can include live music. Be sure to check out our 4 and 5 star packages which offer luxurious accommodation with romantic sea views, spa treatments and a wider range of facilities including a fitness centre and private beach. All inclusive adult only packages are available so take a look at our last minute holiday deals on line.
