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Montego Bay, Jamaica – Part 3

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Montego bay is a popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. This city is the most attractive tropical vacation spot in Jamaica and has one of the busiest airports on the island. Montego Bay is highly touristic and undeniably beautiful with sun soaked beaches, ever-flowing rivers and waterfalls, cascade pools, historic plantations, lavish beach resorts, tropical gardens, lush countryside tropical forest peaks.

These photos are from our stay at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort during the third week of April, 2022.

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Montego Bay, Jamaica – Part 2

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Montego Bay, commonly referred to as MoBay, is the capital of Saint James Parish on Jamaica’s north coast. MoBay is the second busiest cruise ship stop on the island aside from Ocho Rios. The city is rich with lavish beach resorts, blue skies and turquoise seas, and beautiful white sand beaches. MoBay attracts tourists with its spectacular tropical landscapes with dense rainforests, green mountains, varieties of tropical fruits, colorful gorgeous flowers and the ever-flowing rivers.

These photos are from our stay at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort during the third week of April, 2022.

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Montego Bay, Jamaica – Part 1

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Whether you want to relax on the beautiful white sand beaches, experience the refreshing tropical weather by hiking through the rainforest, soak under the waterfalls, take a thrilling dive into the cascade pools, take a relaxing sunset cruise, do bamboo rafting through old plantations, do some exciting activities like zip lining or ATV rides, you will find it in the enchanting Montego Bay.

These photos are from our stay at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort during the third week of April, 2022.

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Cuba Aerial View

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Aerial view of Cuba!

Location: In flight, on the way to Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Date and Time: Around 12:50 pm on April 19th 2022.

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Cinnamon Hill Golf Course

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Overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea!

Location: Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, Rose Hall Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Date and Time: Around 6:45 am on April 20th 2022.

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Overlooking Caribbean Sea

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Overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea!

Location: Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, Rose Hall Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Date and Time: Around 6:45 am on April 20th, 2022.

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A Glimpse of Montego Bay, Jamaica

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The first glimpse of Montego bay is of a charming city by the blue sea with white sand beaches framed in by lush green hills of rugged jungle. Montego Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jamaica. It is the capital of Saint James Parish on Jamaica’s north coast. MoBay is the second busiest cruise ship stop on the island aside from Ocho Rios. The city is rich with lavish beach resorts, blue skies and turquoise seas, and beautiful white sand beaches. MoBay attracts tourists with its spectacular tropical landscapes with dense rainforests, green mountains, varieties of tropical fruits, colorful gorgeous flowers and the ever-flowing rivers.

These photos are taken from the flight on April 19th, 2022.

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The Islands of the Bahamas – Aerial View

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Aerial view of Islands of the Bahamas!

Location: In flight, on the way to Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Date and Time: Around 12:10 pm on April 19th 2022.

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St. Thomas, USVI

Hull Bay Beach
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St. Thomas is the doorway to the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It is very exciting and has busy ports for many cruises. It is renowned for turquoise pristine beaches and snorkeling spots. In the 1600s, the Danish founded the territorial capital Charlotte Amalie. Charlotte Amalie is the largest city in the US Virgin Islands and the busiest cruise ship destination.

These photos are from our Eastern Caribbean cruise trip during the second week of February, 2019.

Charlotte Amalie from cruise ship
Charlotte Amalie from cruise ship
View of Charlotte Amalie from cruise
View of Charlotte Amalie from cruise
Figatebird approaching cruise to escort into the port Charlotte Amalie
Mountain Top
View from Mountain Top
View of Magens bay beach from the Mountain Top
Hull Bay Beach
Hull Bay Beach
Hull Bay Beach
Hull Bay Beach
Hull Bay Beach
Magens Bay Beach
Dreak’s seat lookout
Charlotte Amalie overlook
Charlotte Amalie overlook
Havensight, St Thomas
View from Paradise Point
View from Paradise Point
View from Paradise Point
View from Paradise Point
Skyride to Paradise Point
Skyride to Paradise Point
At Paradise Point
Cruise leaving from Charlotte Amalie
Charlotte Amalie
Charlotte Amalie
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Quick Facts and Tips

  • Visas and Documents
    • U.S. citizens: No visa required, need to carry a valid ID
    • For non-U.S. citizens: Need a valid passport and visa
  • Fly into: Cyril E. King Airport (STT)
  • Cruise Terminals: Havensight, Charlotte Amelia
  • Driving
    • Drive on the left hand side of the road, but all vehicles are left hand driven. Use taxi or rental car to get around.
  • Best Time to Visit: December to May
    • Peak Season: December to March
    • Affordable season: April to May
    • Hurricane Season: June to November
  • Clothing
    • Weather is warm, so pack lightweight casual t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, swimsuits and a light jacket for the cool evenings
  • Best things to do
    • Rent a car and drive through the island. Here is the Google Map for popular stops.
    • Book a sightseeing tour bus.
    • Take a skyride to Paradise Point. You can buy tickets at the Paradise Point Base station at Havensight.
    • Book a day cruise to British Virgin Island.
    • Enjoy picture perfect beaches
      • Magens Bay Beach: Popular, crystal clear, turquoise water with all amenities, but be ready to hit a huge crowd. There will be an entry fee.
      • Hull Bay Beach: Tranquil, natural, crowd free small beach, but no amenities.
      • Lindquist beach: Most beautiful and pristine beach with turquoise water. Amenities include lifeguard, picnic tables and bathrooms. There will be an entry fee.
      • Coki Beach: Small but pretty, no entry fee. The amenities include waist high showers, restrooms, changing rooms, and food stalls.
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Puerto Rico

Calle de la Fortaleza (Fortaleza Street)
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Puerto Rico is an unincorporated U.S. territory in the Caribbean islands. San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, is the largest city in the island. It is also the busiest and largest cruise port in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico attracts tourists with its rich heritage and dynamic culture. The island has a beautiful landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and colorful Spanish colonial buildings. Make sure to have El Marro and the El Yunque tropical rainforest in your list of places to visit.

These photos are from our Eastern Caribbean cruise trip during the second week of February, 2019.

Paseo de la Princesa
Calle de la Fortaleza (Fortaleza Street)
Calle de la Fortaleza (Fortaleza Street)
La Fortaleza – The official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico
San Juan Cathedral
San Juan Cathedral
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
View from Paseo del Morro Trail
Castillo San Felipe del Marro
Old San Juan, Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery and San Juan bay, View from the fort
Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, View from Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Escuela de Artes Plásticas y Diseño de Puerto Rico School, View from Castillo San Felipe del Marro
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
Old San Juan
Old San Juan
At San Juan Cruise Terminal
Near Jan Juan Cruise Terminal
San Juan Cruise Terminal
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Quick Facts and Tips

  • Make sure you have valid passports, visas and documents.
    • U.S. citizens: No visa required, need to carry a valid ID
    • For non-U.S. citizens: Need valid passports and visas
  • Best Time to Visit: December to June
    • High season: December to March
    • Affordable season: April to June
    • Hurricane season: August to October
  • Clothing: Weather is warm, so pack lightweight casual t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, capris, skirts, swimsuits, rain gears and light jackets for the cool evenings
  • Fly into: San Juan International Airport or Rafael Hernandez Airport
  • Port of Call: The Port of San Juan (in Spanish: Puerto de San Juan)
  • Best things to do
    • Feel fresh at the boardwalk along Paseo de la Princesa.
    • Enjoy hiking at Yunque tropical rainforest.
    • Have fun at Isla Verde Beach.
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Amber Cove, Puerto Plata

Floating Cabanas
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Amber Cove is one of the Caribbean’s newest cruise terminals in Puerto Plata Province in the Dominican Republic. This new cruise port has a large shopping village with restaurants and a huge swimming pool with a swim-up bar. You can relax at the port by renting the beautiful, spacious, air-conditioned floating or hillside cabanas, or do some fun activities like water sliding, zip lining, etc.

These photos are from our Eastern Caribbean cruise trip during the second week of February, 2019.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Beaches at Puerto Plata
Floating Cabanas on the shore of Amber Cover cruise terminal
Cruises on dock
Bicycle rickshaw transferring guests
Spanish Caribbean fortress greets visitors as they enter the shopping village at Amber Cove
Boardwalk near cruise terminal
All Directions Sign Post
Huge masks at the shopping village
Amber Cove Cruise Terminal, Puerto Plata
Live show at the shopping village
Shopping Village
Huge masks at the shopping village
Huge masks at the shopping village
View from the Sky Bar
View from the Sky Bar
Floating Cabanas
View from the Sky Bar
Hillside view from the Sky Bar
Floating Cabanas
Wedding Altar at the port
Floating Cabanas – View from the Sky Bar
Beaches at Puerto Plata
Floating Cabanas on the shore of Amber Cover cruise terminal
Beaches at Amber Cove, Puerto Plata
Kite surfing – Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Beach Horseback Riding – Amber Cove
Beaches at Puerto Plata
Goodbye, Carnival Sensation!
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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Quick Facts and Tips

  • Make sure you have valid passport, visa and documents
  • Best Time to Visit: December to May
    • Peak Season: December to March
    • Affordable season: April to May
    • Hurricane Season: June to November
  • Clothing
    • Weather is warm, so pack lightweight casual t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, capri, skirts, swimsuits, rain gears and a light jacket for the cool evenings
  • Best things to do
    • It’s easy to walk around and explore within the cruise port.
    • Enjoy the live show, the exhibition of Dominican carnival huge masks, tropical palm trees, man made waterfalls.
    • Enjoy shopping at the variety of local shops in the shopping village. They have pretty wooden crafts, clothing, local coffee, chocolate, and other unique gifts.
    • Gear up and fly on the zipline over the huge swimming pool. $20 for an all-day zip lining.
    • Enjoy the free water slides and lazy rivers at the resort style pool. The pool also has a swim-up bar and plenty of lounge chairs to relax.
    • Take a short walk to the Sky Bar to have a stunning 360 panoramic view of the port.
    • Rent a Beach side/Hill side colorful cabana and relish the nature.
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Giant Carnival Mask

Amber Cove Cruise Terminal, Puerto Plata
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Giant carnival mask on display at Amber Cove Cruise Terminal!

Location: Amber Cove Cruise Terminal, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

Date and Time: Around 11:15am on February 18, 2019.