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Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean and attracts tourists with its vibrant culture, stunning turquoise beaches, fantastic weather, lush green rainforest, delicious Caribbean food, colorful varieties of tropical fruits and veggies, and of course: the reggae music. Jamaica is a beautiful tropical country with many popular tourist cities like Montego Bay, Nergil, Ocho Rico, Port Antonio and Kingston. Surely it is a paradise for those who love the sun, sand and sea.

Montego Bay is one of the most attractive cities in Jamaica and is known for its tourism, culture and history. 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 gardens and the ever-flowing rivers. The city also features historic plantations and great houses that showcase the colonial heritage and culture of Jamaica. Montego bay is packed with all attractive factors for a fun filled vacation that makes the city a perfect tropical vacation destination.

These photos are from our stay at Montego Bay during the third week of April, 2022.

Quick Facts and Tips

  • Make sure you have valid passports, visas and other documents. 
  • Fly into: Sangster International Airport (MBJ), Montego Bay, Jamaica
  • Best Time to Visit: December to April
    • High season: December to April
    • Low season: October to November  
    • More cost effective: May to November
  • Clothing
    • Weather is warm, so pack lightweight casual t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, capris, skirts, swimsuits, sunscreens, hats, rain gear and a light jacket for the cool evenings.
    • Hiking shoes, water shoes, beach sandals or flip flops.
    • Some resorts have formal dress codes for dining, pack accordingly.
  • Do some research on attractions before booking a resort.
  • Book an all-inclusive resort, it will be worth the money.
  • Make arrangements for airport transfers prior to your trips. Many resorts offer airport pick and drop off, check with the resort/hotel.
  • Have some cash for tipping and shopping at local stores. You can exchange money at hotels/resorts or commercial banks. 
  • If you are planning to rent a car, note that driving is on the left hand side of the road. 
  • Book a tour/excursion from your resort. It is worth exploring other places outside the resorts.
  • Keep yourself hydrated and stick to mineral water.
  • Be prepared for on and off thunderstorms and showers.
  • Carry a waterproof case for your phone, camera, and other belongings.
  • Avoid getting into a taxi with a stranger that doesn’t have a red number plate.
  • Exploring off the track is not recommended in Jamaica. Always try to stick to highly populated areas, tourist areas and stay in groups
  • Always go with an experienced guide if you are interested in backpacking/hiking 
  • Avoid traveling at night. 
  • Avoid wearing camouflage clothing. 
  • Best things to do
    • Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches with the clearest shade of blue water and relax at the beach cabanas at Mobay, Nagril, and Ocho Rios
    • Go kayaking, parasailing, sailboating
    • Book any one or combine tours:
      • Dunns’ River Falls, the joy and pride of the Ocho Rios. 
      • Blue Hole or the Island Gully Falls. 
      • Grato Green Cave
      • ATV tours
      • Martha Brae River Rafting in natural rivers’ rough and calm waters.
      • Candlelit night tour at Rose Hall Great House
      • Jungle Zip Lining
      • Boat ride in the Mystic Lagoon
      • Rocklands Bird Sanctuary
      • Horseback Riding
      • River Tubing, 
      • Bamboo Rafting
      • Catamaran Cruising
      • Joyful golf at the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course
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Hilton Rose Hall, Montego Bay

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Hilton Rose Hall is one among the beautiful all inclusive resorts in Montego Bay, which is one of the most popular tropical tourist destinations in the Caribbean. The resort is just 15 minutes east of Sangster International Airport, nested between the scenic mountains and turquoise Caribbean waters of Jamaica. The all-inclusive Hilton Rose Hall is a lavish ocean front paradise with stunning white sand beach with gorgeous views of the mountains. The resort offers a picturesque private beach, delicious gourmet cuisines, family friendly water park, fun filled sand and water sports, nice day and night entertainment of music and shows, and of course an abundance of amenities! Definitely a great place for a family vacation!!

These photos are from our stay at Hilton Rose Hall and Spa, Montego Bay during the third week of April, 2022. We enjoyed our stay at Hilton Rose Hall and appreciated the location and resort’s wonderful service and facilities.

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Best Things to do

  • Sit and relax at the beach to embrace stunning sunrise/sunset views.
  • Stroll through the white sand beach and enjoy the morning cool breeze.
  • Capture a memorable experience by swimming in the warm and clear water of the Caribbean Sea.
  • Enjoy a free full breakfast at the seaside restaurant while embracing beautiful Sunrise. 
  • Have a feast and taste different varieties of delicious food at six different cuisines/restaurants (Some may require reservation). The restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Italian, Caribbean, and Jamaican. 
  • Cool yourself by having fresh smoothies/juices any time.
  • Have great fun with the entire family at the resort’s Sugar Mill Falls Water park which has a lazy river, a 280 feet waterslide, multiple small waterfalls, relaxing lagoons, three terraced pools and not to forget poolside concierges.
  • Embrace the calm Caribbean vibe at the beach side cabanas.
  • Enjoy floating and diving into the beachside infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
  • Treat yourself with a beachside spa and massage.
  • Take advantage of unlimited non motorized water sports like sail boating, kayaking, and banana rides.
  • Make friends and have fun playing tennis, beach volleyball, pickleball, giant chess, ping pong etc
  • Enjoy a live music show at night while having delicious food.
  • Don’t forget to test your skill on the 18-hole championship Cinnamon Hill Golf Course.
  • Explore nearby attractions like Rose Hall Great House, Montego Bay Convention Center, and Half Moon Golf Course.
  • Book excursions and tours to see more of Jamaica’s natural beauty and culture. 
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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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Caribbean

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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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.