Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica
The world-famous Dunns River Falls offers an exhilarating climb through warm, cascading waters. The tropical splendour of Coyaba and Shaw Park Gardens is magnificent. Take a drive through a forest of ferns aptly called Fern Gully. Ride a horse on the trails at Prospect Plantation. Play polo at nearby Chukka Cove or relax and sun at James Bond Beach. Agent 007, the fictional creation of British writer Ian Fleming, was
born in Jamaica. His first film, Dr. No, was filmed here. If you are a Bond aficionado, stay at his luxurious home,
Goldeneye, and dream of similar adventures. A new attraction is the not-to-be-missed Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain. The Sky Explorer is a state-of-the-art chairlift that sends passengers soaring above the treetops to the peak of Mystic Mountain. At the peak, there is a Bobsled and Zip Line Canopy Tour, restaurant and gift shop. Swimming with the dolphins and white river tubing are other treats that should not be missed.
Drive west of Ocho Rios to Discovery Bay where Columbus first landed, or to Runaway Bay, so called because slaves used this area as an escape route. Visit Seville Great House to see Indian and Spanish artifacts. Visit Green Grotto Caves or climb the hills to Nine Miles, the birthplace of the legendary Bob Marley. Just east of Ocho Rios is the village of Oracabessa, the celebrated Firefly property and Jamaican
retreat of playwright Noel Coward.Ocho Rios presents a mix of excitement and serenity, truly one of the world’s most exotic resorts.
