Rafting on the Martha Brae River

Rafting on the Martha Brae River is a very relaxing, romantic and fun activity for all to enjoy. The Martha Brae River flows through the town of Falmouth. However, the section that is perfect for rafting is approximately 10 minutes outside of the town. The Rafts are made of bamboo and comfortably accommodate two people along with a lively captain that will go out of his way to ensure that you are comfortable and happy while he guides you down the serene river. Rafting down the scenic Martha Brae River is the perfect way to relax and unwind when on your Jamaican vacation and indulge in a truly authentic Jamaican experience. If you are so inclined, your captain will allow you to take a swim in the calm waters of the Martha Brae which will make your experience even more memorable! Rafting on the Martha Brae River is one of the most enjoyable experiences in Falmouth; you should definitely try this on your next trip!

Luminous Lagoon

If you want to experience one of the fascinating wonders of nature, a visit to the Luminous Lagoon in Falmouth should be high on your agenda. This luminous lagoon includes microscopic organisms that light up when disturbed at night. To enjoy the full experience of this phenomenon, you can do a boat tour of the lagoon; this will show the light from the organisms illuminating all around giving an extra-terrestrial feel that you will never forget. If you are more adventurous, you can take a swim in the lagoon to get closer to the distinctive microscopic organisms. The phenomenon that causes the microorganisms to light up is called bioluminescence and scientists have confirmed that the light emitted by the organisms in the Falmouth Luminous Lagoon is one of the brightest anywhere in the world. Visiting the Luminous Lagoon is a once in a lifetime experience that you should not miss whether you are in Falmouth for just a day or several weeks!

Chukka Adventure Park Good Hope

Another gem of an attraction in Falmouth is Chukka Adventures, located on the 2000 acre Good Hope Plantation. Chukka Adventures offer a variety of thrilling adventures and also culturally stimulating experiences. You can choose to ride a Dune Buggy or ATV through some rugged terrain in the park or fly through the air on one of the thrilling ziplines. If you want a more relaxing experience, you can try jungle river tubing, do a tour of the historic Good Hope Great House or do the Appleton Rum tasting Tour. By and large, Chukka Adventure Park in Good Hope Falmouth has something for everyone, so take the entire family along, and you can be assured that everyone will enjoy the experience!

Margaritaville Falmouth

Margaritaville in Falmouth is the ultimate place to be entertained while enjoying authentic Jamaican cuisine and cocktails from the only swim-up bar in Falmouth. When you visit Margaritaville in Falmouth, you will find a customized souvenir shop to grab all the unique items for friends and family, if you take a swim in the pool or whirlpool and want to take a shower – there are outdoor showers available for your convenience. There is also a waterfall feature available and a pulsating vibe to keep you happy and engaged throughout your visit.

Falmouth is rapidly becoming one of the places of choice for visitors who have heard about the amazing experiences that people are having at the many attractions located throughout town. This along with the laid back nature of the town makes it a destination that should be on your bucket list when planning your next Jamaican vacation!

About Travel Around Jamaica Tours

Travel Around Jamaica Tours is dedicated to providing fun and affordable Jamaica adventure and sightseeing tours to all tourist destinations in Jamaica, including popular tourist destinations, such as Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril, and Falmouth. We guarantee 1st class, round-trip private Montego Bay airport transfers to all hotels and resorts in Jamaica, starting at $54! To learn more, visit travelaroundjamaica.com.

Jamaica offers so many unique experiences to the discerning traveler that a single trip to the Island does not give you enough time to experience all that is available to you. One of the newer attractions that you should try not to miss on your next trip to Jamaica is the Calico Jack Private Island in Negril. Negril is one of the most naturally beautiful parts of the island, and the seven mile beach in Negril is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Negril is also home to the world renowned Rick’s Café where one can go to grab their favorite cocktail while relaxing to some soothing Caribbean music and then take a plunge of up to 40 feet from the nearby cliff into the endearing blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Calico Jack Pirate Island adds another dimension to the Negril experience which makes a trip to this laid back and casual resort town even more special. 

Calico Jack Pirate Island is a rustic bar perched on a private island located just fifteen minutes north of Negril’s Seven Mile Beach. The only way to get to this hidden treasure is to jump on a boat for a fifteen minute ride. The Calico Jack Pirate Island is still a relatively unknown attraction and has the aura of an exclusive hideaway experience. The private island rekindles the pirate experience, where you will meet Jack Rackham (Calico Jack) and his two female crew members Mary Read and Anne Bony all dressed up in their pirate garb which adds some flair to the experience and sets the attraction apart from what you get at a typical sports bar. There is also an endless flow of your favorite cocktails from the bar and some of the best local cuisine - ranging from seafood to jerked chicken and pork; you will enjoy dining while enjoying stunning views of the Negril area and the crystal clear Caribbean Sea.

Calico Jack Pirate Island is surrounded by a protected reef system and also the Half Moon Marine Sanctuary which makes it a perfect spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. You should, therefore, take the opportunity to explore the unspoiled marine environment on this island gem by diving and snorkeling to your heart's content! There will be minimal numbers of people snorkeling or diving at any particular time, so you will be able to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. There are only a few places in Jamaica that give you such privacy and freedom when diving or snorkeling.

Finally, Calico Jack Pirate Island offers a unique experience in every sense of the word. It is the only bar in Negril that requires you to take a boat to get there, it is the only pirate-themed bar in Negril, and it is one of the most romantic attractions in Jamaica. A visit to the nostalgic Calico Jack Pirate Island will be a memory that will be etched in your mind for a lifetime, and it might be your first of many trips!

About Travel Around Jamaica Tours

Travel Around Jamaica Tours is dedicated to providing fun and affordable Jamaica adventure and sightseeing tours to all tourist destinations in Jamaica, including popular tourist destinations, such as Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril, and Falmouth. We guarantee 1st class, round-trip private Montego Bay airport transfers to all hotels and resorts in Jamaica, starting at $54! To learn more, visit travelaroundjamaica.com.

Falmouth, the capital of Trelawny was founded by Thomas Reid in 1769. It's location is 18 miles east of Montego Bay. 

Falmouth was a market centre and a fort for over forty years when Jamaica was the world's leading sugar producer. It was named after Falmouth, Cornwall in England, which was the birthplace of Sir William Trelawny, the Governor of Trelawny who was vital in its establisment. In fact, the town even had piped water before New York City!

During the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Falmouth was one of the busiest ports in Jamaica. It was home to masons, carpenters, tavern keepers, mariners, and more! It was a wealthy town in a wealthy parish with a rich racial mix. Nearly one hundred plantations were actively manufacturing sugar and rum to export to Britain. Jamaica during this time became the world's leading sugar producer. 

What makes Falmouth such an unusually distinctive place is its beautiful and historic old town buildings that make up the historic townscape of Falmouth, and give Falmouth, Jamaica a distinctive pattern of early Jamaican architecture within the parish. 

To book your next private Jamaica transfer, or if you have any questions in regards to our Falmouth Excursions, please contact us at: travelaroundja@gmail.com. We can also be reached at 876-287-2180 or 860-578-0666 in Jamaica, or leave a message at 860-499-0256 and one of our representatives will get back to you within 24 hours. 

     1. WARM WEATHER AND WARM SMILES DEFINITELY TOPS OUR LIST!

Jamaicans are very friendly and welcoming people. This makes a vacation to this island of sunshine that much more relaxing and comfortable. 

      2.  OUR BEACHES

Who would not go to the beach if they visited Jamaica? Our beautiful waters, as well as shaded, breezy areas provided from our palm trees. Nothing spells RELAXING more than a day well spent on Jamaica's sandy beaches.

       3.  GREAT FOOD!

There is so much food to experience once in Jamaica. Have our national dish - ackee and saltfish, with fried dumplings and plantains for breakfast. Stop by Juicy Beef and buy some beef patties for lunch and dinner. How about Jerk Chicken and Festival?  Did I mention in between you could be snacking on our local fruits which are always in complete abundance islandwide? Coconuts, watermelons, oranges, try Jamaican (otaheite) apples, papaya, mango's and so much more. 

       4. REGGAE MUSIC

We have all heard of Jamaica's legend, Bob Marley, who is known worldwide. Reggae music such as Bob's are enjoyable to our people, as well as tourists visiting us. 

       5. VIBRANT CULTURE!

Our culture is something you absolutely need to experience yourself! 

If you are interested in visiting anywhere in Jamaica, or learning about the perfect selection of tours we can offer for you and your family, contact us at 1 (876) 287-2180 in Jamaica or 1-860-578-0866. 

Travel Around Jamaica Tours provides 1st class customer service to all people, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, physical abilities, etc. And we are extremely proud to announce that we are now offering private Montego Bay Wheelchair Transfers from Montego Bay Airport to any villas, hotels, resorts or tours in Jamaica! In addition, we are more than happy to assist you with any Jamaica sightseeing or adventure tours that you might want to go on while you are visiting our beautiful tropical island! For instance, some of our most popular Jamaica Tours include: Negril Sunset Day Tour; Montego Bay Highlight Day Tour and Ocho Rios Highlight Tour. However, we also provide custom Jamaica tours for those looking for a more personalized and flexible Jamaica tour experience that you can't find on our website.

For more info on our Montego Bay Wheelchair Transfers and Tours, please email us at info@travelaroundjamaica.com or call (876) 287-2180 if you prefer to book with us while you are visiting the island. 

1. The Blue Hole Secret Falls is rated #1 on TripAdvisor for activities to do in Ocho Rios, Jamaica for a reason, as it is a stunningly beautiful, unique and refreshing, off the beaten path Jamaica adventure tour where you can swim, jump, and swing like Tarzan from ropes into the blue crystalline water at the bottom of the falls. In addition, there are also tunnels underneath the falls if you don’t want to jump or swing off of them. And your Jamaica Tourist Board certified tourist guide will make sure that you are completely safe throughout the tour; as well as take your photo too, if you wish!

To learn more about our Blue Hole Secret Falls Tour visit: http://bit.ly/PoAClZ

2. The White River is ironically rated #2 on TripAdvisor for top attractions in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and is another great outdoor Jamaican adventure tour that you won’t want to miss out on while you are visiting Jamaica. At the White River you can go on a guided tubing or bamboo rafting tour and see a variety of unique local animal species, while having fun with family and friends. 

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3. Bamboo Blu Restaurant and Bamboo Beach Club

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The Bamboo Blu Restaurant is rated #1 for restaurants in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on TripAdvisor.com for several reasons, besides the incredibly breath-taking Caribbean beach location. Firstly the food is very good and affordable; as the plates range from just $4-$40 U.S. Secondly the customer service is second to none. And who doesn’t love a beach where you can both swim and dine at one of the finest and affordable restaurants in Jamaica. 

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4. Dunn’s River Falls

Dunn’s River Falls is another extremely popular tourist destination for people visiting Jamaica. However, due to the amount of vast amount of people that visit the falls from the cruiseship port in Ocho Rios, you will want to go on a day when not a lot of cruise ships are docked at the port, so that you can miss out on the huge crowds at Dunn’s River Falls. Nonetheless, Dunn's River Falls is one Jamaica adventure tour you will not want to miss while you are visiting the island.

For more info on our Dunn’s River Falls Tour visit: http://bit.ly/1d5wUZQ

5. Jamaica Bobsled Mystic Mountain Tour

The Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain adventure park is located right next to Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios and includes 100 acres of land, stretching from the entrance near Dunn’s River Falls to the pinnacle of the 700-foot tall Mystic Mountain, which can be accessed by the Sky Lift Explorer. Once you’re at the top of Mystic Mountain you can go on the Jamaica Bobsled ride or ziplines. 

To learn more about our Jamaica Bobsled Mystic Mountain Tour visit: http://bit.ly/1FN6TLs

If you are interested in visiting Ocho Rios or inquiring more about any of these great Ocho Rios sightseeing and adventure tours, you can check out our Ocho Rios tours and private Montego Bay airport transfer services pages on our website or contact us at 1 (876) 287-2180 in Jamaica or 1 (860) 499-0256 in the U.S. 

With the cold winter weather fast approaching in many parts of North America and Europe, such as Canada and the Eastern United States, we realize that many people will soon be booking their winter or Christmas vacations to warmer countries, such as Jamaica. And I can't think of any better place on earth to visit than the culturally and environmentally rich and beautiful island of Jamaica (A.K.A. the land of wood and water). In particular one of the first places you should visit in Jamaica is Montego Bay, which is the 2nd largest city in Jamaica in terms of geographical size, although it is only the 4th in population size at 97,000, compared to the capital city of Jamaica, Kingston, which has a population of 630,000. And at Travel Around Jamaica Tours we specialize in providing 1st class meet and greet private airport transfers from Sangster's International Airport in Montego Bay, to all hotels on the island of Jamaica!! such as, Breezes Montego Bay, Sandals resorts, Rosehall Hilton, Grand Palladium Resorts and Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay. In addition, we also provide private or group transfers to great Montego Bay area cultural, sightseeing and adventure tours, such as the Montego Bay Highlight Tour, Martha Brae River Rafting Tour, Greenwood Great House Tour and Dunn's River Falls Tour. For more info feel free to Call us at (876)-287-2180) or email us at: info@travelaroundjamaica.com

Hi, I just wanted to thank everybody who has supported us on social media and by booking with us over the past few decades! And also just wanted to let you know that we recently decided to migrate and upgrade our old Blogger (Traveling Around Jamaica) blog to a new Travel Around Jamaica Tours WordPress based blog, where you can find our latest articles on authentic Jamaican recipes, Jamaican culture and history, and things to do and see in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Negril, Jamaica. For instance our most recent blog is on the Top 5 Sightseeing and Adventure Tours in Montego Bay. To find more articles on our New Travel Around Jamaica Tours blog, please visit: http://travelaroundjamaicatours.wordpress.com/

   Sincerely, The Travel Around Jamaica Tours Team

Although the official language of Jamaica is English, Jamaicans speak an English dialect called “Patois English”, which has roots in primarily British English, but also Asian and African languages, due to the melding of Jamaican’s diverse cultural ancestries. Moreover, the “Jamaican Patois” dialect first arose out of a cultural expression of the Jamaican people and rebellion against their cultural roots and ethnic oppression. In addition, the Jamaican “English Patois” dialect is a colorful language that is spoken by people that possess a flair for vivid imagery, ridicule and irony, down-to-earth humor and raunchy curse words.

Jamaican “Patois English” is often very difficult for English-speaking travelers to Jamaica to understand, due to the rapid pace at which they speak, as well as the unique variety of local “Jamaican Patois” phrases and slang words, such as “dem”, which can be used as a modifier to pluralize persons or things. For instance, “yuh new fren dem” will accompany you to the place “dem that you” need to visit “. In addition, “dem” can refer to a female; whereas males are often referred to as “im“ in Jamaican “Patois English”. The Jamaican “Patois English” dialect is also very interesting in that local native Jamaican “English Patois” speakers also tend to speak like New Yorkers, since they often drop the r at the end of words, such as dollar (i.e. “dolla”) or water (i.e. “wata”). Some other popular Jamaican “Patois English” words that you might hear while on vacation in Jamaica, include: “nyam” (eat); “bickle” (food); “go sport” (socialize); “jam” (hang out”), Ital stew” (a salt-free Rastafarian vegetarian dish) ; “skanking” (Rock to Reggae music); “Idren” (friends), and “reasoning” (discussion). To experience the "Real Jamaica", check out some of our private  Jamaica airport transfer and tour packages, which include pick-up and private airport transfers from Sangster's International Airport in Montego Bay and private airport transportation from Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston; as well as sightseeing tours and shore excursions in Ocho Rios, Negril and Montego Bay. 

At Travel Around Jamaica Tours we are proud to be offering a great new Jamaica Adventure Tour package (i.e. the Blue Hole (Secret Falls) Tour), which is located on the White River, in the beautiful rainforest, just outside of Ocho Rios, Jamaica. For more information about this tour check out it out on our website at: Blue Hole (Secret Falls) Tour. Rates for the Blue Hole (Secret Falls) Tour start at $40.00/person.