Montego Bay

Nothing says unadulterated Caribbean fun than a week spent in colorful Montego Bay. Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second largest city and the country’ tourism hub. Known as MoBay by locals and loyal tourists alike, Montego Bay offers a rare kind of fun that is uniquely its own. The place is unlike most party destinations where pricey elegance and classy recreation is always on the menu. Montego Bay is pure, untouched rustic fun, perfect for those who love the crowds and the colors of the beachfront.

Montego Bay architecture is an eclectic mix of practical gingerbread houses sitting neatly side by side with modern structures. Georgian architecture can be seen everywhere. Town attractions include the Sam Sharpe Square, in the center of which stands the Cage which used to be a jail for slaves. Another landmark is the ruins of the Montego Bay Courthouse which was demolished in a fire some 20 years ago.

Shopping is also a great experience in Montego Bay. Souvenir shops line the streets, and major shopping arcades also abound. Among them include the St. James Plaza, the Montego Bay Plaza, and the Bay West Plaza. The largest shopping center in Montego Bay is Holiday Village and it houses a veritable collection of in-bound stores, souvenir shops, and craft stores. Haggling is expected in most shops and stores and will surely make for a fun and interesting shopping experience. Theme parks, theaters, and museums may also be found in the center of the town.

The Doctor’s Cave Beach is a popular destination for celebrities and famous personalities and is perhaps the region’s greatest claim to fame. The Doctor’s Cave beach is the site of an unusually clear spring. In recent years various beach clubs such as the Tropical Beach and Rose Hall Beach have been developed around Doctor’s Cave Beach.

US citizens and Canadians are not required to present a visa to visit Jamaica. All that is needed is a valid passport.