OFFICIAL Jamaica Thread

Hi Ladies!
I booked my HM for Couples Ocho Rios in Jamaica and noticed that there is no thread here for Jamaica HMer's! I have yet to travel there. I'll be entering information on here of the best places in Jamaica & tourist attractions!

*if any of this information is incorrect let me know--got most of it from the sites themselves!

Well you know I gotta pimp out my HM company first:

Couples Resorts
Couples is an all-inclusive adults only resort with 4 different locations to choose from:

Couples Ocho Rios
206 Air Conditioned Rooms & Suites
5 Restaurants
24-Hour Food Service
4 Bars
Nightly Live Entertainment
5 Jacuzzis
5 Tennis Courts
Golf Course
Horseback riding (included)
Fitness Center
Au Natural Sunbathing (Private Island)
Beauty Salon (extra charges)
Catamaran Cruise (included)
Complimentary Off Site Excursions
Complimentary Broadband/Internet Access
Spa Services (extra)
Complimentary Wedding Ceremony (Pre-arranged)

Couples Negril
234 Air Conditioned Rooms & Suites
3 Restaurants
24-Hour Food Service
5 Bars
Nightly Live Entertainment
2 Jacuzzis
4 Tennis Courts
Golf Course
Horseback riding (included)
Fitness Center
Au Natural Sunbathing
Beauty Salon (extra charges)
Catamaran Cruise (included)
Complimentary Off Site Excursions
Complimentary Broadband/Internet Access
Spa Services (extra)
Complimentary Wedding Ceremony (Pre-arranged)

Couples Swept Away (located in Negril)
236 Air Conditioned Rooms & Suites
4 Restaurants
24-Hour Food Service
6 Bars
Nightly Live Entertainment
3 Jacuzzis
10 Tennis Courts
Golf Course
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra charges)
Catamaran Cruise (included)
Complimentary Off Site Excursions
Complimentary Broadband/Internet Access
Spa Services (extra)
Complimentary Wedding Ceremony (Pre-arranged)

Couples San Souci located in Ocho Rios
148 Air Conditioned rooms & suites
4 restaurants
24 Hour Food Service
6 bars
Nightly Live Entertainment
# of Jacuzzis N/A
# of Tennis Courts N/A
Golf Course
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra charges)
Catamaran Cruise (included)
Complimentary Off Site Excursions
Complimentary Broadband/Internet Access
Spa Services (extra)
Complimentary Wedding Ceremony (Pre-arranged)

*If you mention when you book that you will be on your honeymoon--you will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne and 1/2 hr. his and her massages. Just show proof of your wedding! It doesn't have to be a marriage certificate--a program from your wedding, invitation, favor with names and date are sufficient.

The best known all-inclusive company in the world:
Sandals
The following resorts are located in Jamaica and are part of their Classic Collection. Resorts that became the first ones started and continue to be some of the most popular destinations in Jamaica:

Sandals Montego Bay
245 Rooms (10 Categories)
5 Restaurants
4 Pools
4 Whirlpools
4 Bars (1 swim-up pool bar)
Nightly Entertainment
Non-motorized water sports
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra)
Spa Services (extra)
Off Site Tours/Excursions (extra)
Largest private island in Jamaica


Sandals Royal Caribbean located in Montego Bay
187 Rooms (6 categories)
4 Restaurants
4 Pools
5 Whirlpools
5 Bars (2swim-up pool bars)
Nightly Entertainment
Non-motorized water sports
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra)
Spa Services (extra)
Off site tours/excursions (extra)
Private off-shore island

Sandals Inn located in Montego Bay
52 Rooms (3 categories)
2 Restaurants
1 Pool
1 Whirlpool
1 Bar
Nightly Entertainment
Non-motorized water sports
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra)
Spa Services (extra)
Off site tours/excursions (extra)

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
529 Rooms, Suites, Villas (17 categories)
8 Restaurants
7 Main Pools, 93 Villa Pools
12 Bars
Nightly Entertainment
Non-motorized water sports
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra)
Spa Services (extra)
Off site tours/excursions (extra)

These resorts are part of the Signature Collection--that offer added luxury to those seeking an all-inclusive experience:

Sandals Dunns River located in Ocho Rios
250 Rooms (8 categories)
6 Restaurants
6 Bars
2 Pools (2 swim up bars)
3 Whirlpools
Nightly Entertainment
Non-motorized water sports
Golf Course
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra)
Spa Services (extra)
Off site tours/excursions (extra)

Sandals Negril
223 Rooms (8 categories)
4 Restaurants
5 Bars
2 Pools (1swim up bars)
2 Whirlpools
Nightly Entertainment
Non-motorized water sports
Golf Course
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra)
Spa Services (extra)
Off site tours/excursions (extra)
7 Mile Stretch of Beach

Sandals Whitehouse
360 Rooms (9 categories)
7 Restaurants
4 Bars
4 Pools (2 swim up bars)
3 Whirlpools
Nightly Entertainment
Non-motorized water sports
Golf Course
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon (extra)
Spa Services (extra)
Off site tours/excursions (extra)
2 Mile Stretch of Private Beach

*Stay at 1 and play at all. Remember that you have the ability to visit and use all facilities at nearby Sandals resorts--as transfers are available for you, free of charge!

Can you tell I'm super bored?

Things to do in Jamaica:

Montego Bay
Montego Bay is the second largest city in Jamaica and is the gateway to tourist activity on the north coast. The city sits in a bay with mountains rising in the background. It is a hub of shopping and dining, and the beaches are lined with all-inclusive resorts. In Montego Bay, be sure to check out the following highlights:

Rose Hall Great House - Visit the legendary home of the infamous Annie Palmer. The 'White Witch' of Jamaica. She is reported to have killed several unlucky husbands and brutalized her slaves until she herself was murdered. People swear they see her suffering ghost roaming the property. Beautifully restored and worth the visit.

Greenwood Great House - Considered one of the finest and best restored of the former plantation homes. The house belonged to the Barrett family of which Elizabeth Barrett Browning is a descendent. The house is filled with antiques, paintings, rare books, and furniture from the 1800s.

Doctor's Cave Beach:
Five miles of pure white sand and crystal clear water have made this beach a popular destination for tourists and families.

Rocklands Bird Sanctuary:
Hungry birds and tourists alike love the Rocklands Bird Sanctuary and Feeding Station, where visitors get to feed these colorful feathered creatures by hand.

Heading east from Montego Bay, take some time to visit these recommended stops:

Falmouth: 18th century port town, this is worth a quick walking tour to see the historical buildings. The Good Hope Great House is located nearby. Be sure to also check out the Martha Brae River nearby.


Discovery Bay: Site of Columbus' landing in 1494, this is where you will find Columbus Park which is an open-air museum containing a wide range of historical artifacts and information on the area.

Runaway Bay: Is now a growing tourist area. This is the spot that the Spanish 'ran away' to Cuba when the British invaded the island.

Ocho Rios
This is the cruise capital of Jamaica. The bay is sheltered by lush garden-like mountains and protected by reefs. Ocho Rios hums with markets, shops, restaurants, and discos. Watersports and natural wonders are the attraction here.

Dunns River Falls:This 600-foot waterfall drops down to the beach. One of the most photographed and visited waterfalls in the world. Can be extremely crowded as people climb up through a series of 'staircase' waterfalls.

Dolphin Cove
Jamaica's only dolphin attraction, where visitors can swim with them. Most hotels in the area can arrange the tour for you.

Coyaba River Garden and Museum,
Named after the Arawak word for paradise, these spectacular tropical gardens also offer a museum displaying pre-Columbian artifacts.

Heading east from Ocho Rios, the drive from Ocho Rios to Port Antonio has some of the most spectacular scenery the north coast has to offer. Pass through small port towns such as Orcabessa, whose 19th century buildings are restored to their original look and feel. There are several 'kodak moments' with breathtaking views of the coastline, bays and hills. The roads are narrow and windy, so be careful when driving on your own through this area.

We are thinking about going to jamaica (we had to postpone our honeymoon due to a family illness)

We were going to go to punta cana, but we decided to switch and do jamaica. We have been there befor eand LOVED it.

We are leaning towards Sandals Negril. Negril is by far the best beach in Jamaica.

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Posted by jilmadison

We are thinking about going to jamaica (we had to postpone our honeymoon due to a family illness)

We were going to go to punta cana, but we decided to switch and do jamaica. We have been there befor eand LOVED it.

We are leaning towards Sandals Negril. Negril is by far the best beach in Jamaica.

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sorry to hear you had to postpone the HM--but i'm sure you'll enjoy it no matter what! i have heard that negril is quite beautiful. i think we just picked Couples Ocho Rios cause we liked the hotel and that's it not too far from some tourist stuff--but still able to relax as well.

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Posted by MJDoc12

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Posted by jilmadison

We are thinking about going to jamaica (we had to postpone our honeymoon due to a family illness)

We were going to go to punta cana, but we decided to switch and do jamaica. We have been there befor eand LOVED it.

We are leaning towards Sandals Negril. Negril is by far the best beach in Jamaica.

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sorry to hear you had to postpone the HM--but i'm sure you'll enjoy it no matter what! i have heard that negril is quite beautiful. i think we just picked Couples Ocho Rios cause we liked the hotel and that's it not too far from some tourist stuff--but still able to relax as well.

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Last time we stayed in Runawaybay, not far from Ocho Rios and the thing i did not like, was when we were on the beach we had to sit with our backs towards the water to face the sun.

I just got back from Couples Swept Away, Negril last Friday.

It was great!! I loved the food, the people and everything there. The room was very comfy too.

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Posted by aminilady

I just got back from Couples Swept Away, Negril last Friday.

It was great!! I loved the food, the people and everything there. The room was very comfy too.

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welcome back!! glad to hear you had a great time!

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Posted by jilmadison

[Last time we stayed in Runawaybay, not far from Ocho Rios and the thing i did not like, was when we were on the beach we had to sit with our backs towards the water to face the sun.

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thanks for the heads up. i'm actually quite okay with that---cause i'm not a big fan of the ocean. lol that sounds weird considering we're heading to jamaica. i like the tropical aspect of it all--but quite frankly i hate going into the ocean. i'm quite happy laying by the pool!

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Posted by MJDoc12

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Posted by jilmadison

[Last time we stayed in Runawaybay, not far from Ocho Rios and the thing i did not like, was when we were on the beach we had to sit with our backs towards the water to face the sun.

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thanks for the heads up. i'm actually quite okay with that---cause i'm not a big fan of the ocean. lol that sounds weird considering we're heading to jamaica. i like the tropical aspect of it all--but quite frankly i hate going into the ocean. i'm quite happy laying by the pool!

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I am the complete opposite, I love the beach, I feel like I can sit by a pool anywhere!

I have just come back from Sandals WHitehouse and it is AMAZING!!!
I hightly recomend it..

DH and I stayed at Couples Negril for our HM and LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was fabulous! I hope you all enjoy your Jamaica HM's. I've been there 4x and can't wait to go again.

ya mon!