Montego Bay JamaicaJamaica's Number One Tourist DestinationMontego Bay Jamaica is the second largest of Jamaica cities, and the island’s number one tourist resort. It features the largest airport, the Sir Donald Sangster International Airport. You may arrive here by air from many cities in the USA and Canada and on some flights from Europe and the rest of the Caribbean Islands. Our readers would love to hear about your Jamaica Experience Please Click here to Share your Story
MoBay as the city is also known is situated in northwestern part of the island on a beautiful man made peninsula sheltered by Doctor’s Cave Beach, one the most exotic beaches on the island. With a population of 120,000 Montego Bay Jamaica is a thriving port city with many crowded streets full of noisy cars and pedestrians as opposed to the tranquil beaches and Golf courses this city offers.
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It hosts many old Georgian Stone buildings some of which are working plantations offering guided tours. The beaches are covered with many world class resorts some of them featuring world class Golf facilities. It is a heaven for those seeking bargains at the local markets as well as for those interested in a lively Jamaica Nightlife.
Montego Bay Rosehall Resort & Spa Among the must see sights are: Sam Sharpe Square with a bronze fountain at the center dedicated to Captain J. Kerr. The square is named for national hero the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe. On the northwest corner stands the Cage built in 1806 as a jail, also there is the National Heroes Monument. Church Street hosts many of the important buildings in town. MoBay attracts tourist from all over the world for its beaches. Local beaches offer an array of Caribbean Sports. Beaches Among the most renowned beaches are: • Doctor Cave’s Beach is MoBay’s most excellent beach offering changing rooms besides all kind of sports activities and much kind of eateries. • Walter Fletcher Beach hosts the Aquasol Theme Park with many sand and water sports for all to enjoy. Water Sports • For those nature lovers they have the Montego Bay Marine Park, for Scuba Diving, Caribbean Snorkeling and Game Fishing. Golf • As mentioned this city is a heaven for Golf lovers. You’ll find the best at: • Cinnamon Hill Golf Club• Half Moon Golf Club• Super Clubs Golf Club• Tryall Club• White Witch Golf Course.
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Estates - mansions - Plantations Your trip to Montego Bay Jamaica wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Estates and mansions surrounding the city. • Barnett Estate a plantation operated and owned by a local wealthy family. It houses the Bellfield Great House built in 1735 and many times restored to its 18th Century charm • Rose Hall Great House on a hilltop offering a marvelous view of town. It now hosts a famous English style pub and a gift shop. • Falmouth is a small town east of MoBay that kept the original architecture and Georgian splendor. On weekends farmers come from all around the island to sell their products. • Martha Brae is recognized for its Martha Brae river where you’ll enjoy rafting trips on bamboo rafts.
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Weddings - Honeymoons Last but not least, Montego Bay Jamaica is an ideal place for a Caribbean Weddings or a Island Honeymoons. You’ll never forget a visit to this colorful city.
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