Montego Bay
The north coast of Jamaica is the island's popular 'Riviera' area, and at the centre of this resort paradise is Montego Bay, known affectionately as 'MoBay' to locals and regular visitors. The area has a sparkling 10-mile (16km) shoreline, fronted by coral reefs and aquamarine blue lagoons, backed by green hills shrouded in sugar cane, banana palms and lush tropical vegetation.
The Montego Bay area also has some fascinating historical perspectives, not all of them pleasant, that live on in the legends and stories surrounding the few remaining great plantation houses belonging to dynastic families that grew rich from slave labour in past centuries. Several of these are open to the public.
Mid December through May.
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall
This beachfront, adults-only, all-suites resort is located in beautiful Rose Hall, approximately twenty minutes away from Sangster Airport. Surrounded by sophisticated decor, experience ultimate luxury including personalized butler service, 24-hour gourmet room service, concierge service, four pools, spacious rooms with top-of-the-line amenities including pillow menu options, unlimited fine dining at four specialty restaurants, six bars and lounges serving premium liquor, world-class spa, theater and more. Guests enjoy free rounds of golf at Cinnamon Hill with 3-night minimum stays, and access to sister hotels in complex.
Away from the beaches, a world is waiting to be discovered. Visit the Bob Marley Museum, bring that past to life with a heritage plantation tour, float on a raft down a calm tropical river and hike through lush mountain rainforests. Jamaica is more than just a vacation spot - it's a tropical paradise with sights, sounds and flavors all its own.
