What to do on your holiday to Montego Bay?

Montego Bay, Jamaica is one of the hottest destinations for American families, and it is a short distance from Miami (less than two hours by plane) makes it a quick getaway for long weekends or for vacation breaks.  Montego Bay is Jamaica's fourth largest city.  

The shores of Montego Bay create a unique retreat in Jamaica where rainforests, beaches, and cosmopolitan delights mingle for a family-friendly getaway with activities for adults, teens, and children to enjoy.

Here are some ideas for Montego Bay’s attractions:

Animal Farm & Natural Reserve (not named after the book) is a perfect place to enjoy an afternoon with exotic animals, beautiful gardens, rainforest nature trails, a butterfly garden tour, and a petting zoo. Most visitors enjoy hand-feeling birds in the walk-in aviary, but kids can also enjoy a ride on Boxer, the farm’s donkey!

Chukka Caribbean Adventures include an ATV safari, a horseback ride and swim (watch Paradise Found below for details!), a jungle river tubing exploration, a zipline through the rainforest, and the “Flight of the White Witch,” a special zipline tour where you learn about the infamous mistress of Rose Hall and fly 1,200 feet above sea level.

A former plantation with more than 2,000 slaves, Rose Hall Great House tells tales of hardship, romance, and even witchcraft. It is now a museum with tours, including a night ghost walk, great for teens and adults. 

Martha Brae River Rafting is the island’s number one rafting attraction. On a hand-made raft, float down the Martha Brae River as your guide tells you the Legend of Martha Brae, who is believed to have changed the course of the river. If you want, you can guide the raft or go for an swim. The attraction is quite popular and has welcomed Spike Lee, Chuck Norris, Kenny Rodgers, the Queen of England, and more.

Golf is one of the awesome activities for parents to enjoy in Montego Bay with four exceptional courses, including the White Witch Golf Course, 18-hole championship golf course by Robert Von Hagge and Rick Baril at Rose Hall with five tee boxes per hole and dramatic Caribbean vistas; and the Half Moon Bay Golf, a member of Jack Nicklaus’ “Great Golf Resorts of the World” and the host of the Jamaica Open Golf Championship, the Dunhill Cup Final of the Americas, and the Red Strip Pro-Am.

Where to stay in Montego Bay.

Less than 10 minutes from the Montego Bay International Airport there are many resorts for families or adults only who want a little time for themselves.  The full-service resorts offer all-inclusive programs with a buffet breakfast, cocktail hour, lunch and dinner.   Guests can choose from different levels of accommodations.  All of them offer oceanfront, oceanview and gardenview rooms.

Cindy Graff  |  Travel Consultant  | grafftravel@excite.com  |  701.258.0472  |