Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Destination overview
Jamaicans are experts in tourism, as witness the "export" of their expertise. More and more Jamaicans have branched out with hotels and resorts now based in The Bahamas and even Cuba. Foremost among these entrepreneurs are "Butch" Stewart of Sandals fame, John Issa of SuperClubs and Chris Blackwell, music mogul turned hotelier. In Jamaica itself, most of the action is concentrated in Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Negril, the Blue Mountains with its gourmet coffee, and Montego Bay.
FEATURED
HOTELS
Ocho Rios Villa - Spacious three bedroom, air conditioned villa located
along Jamaica's North Coast. Full staff, amenities and service -
private pool, access to white sand beach and on the doorstep of
all activities.
Te Moana - The two cottages at Te Moana share a landscaped 1-acre
waterfront lot with owner Peter Proudlock's home. Only one mile from
the centre of Ocho Rios, yet a world away, Te Moana offers a
quiet and romantic haven from which to escape the real world.
The cottages come with fully equipped kitchens, appliances,
Riu Ocho Rios Hotel - This breathtaking property is located about 53 miles east
of Montego Bay airport, directly on a half-moon cove, right
on the beach. The property features stunning waterfalls, lush
gardens, great beaches, and charming colonial period architecture.
Deluxe accommodations include 856 beautifully decorated rooms and
All about Ocho Rios
Call it Ochee. Most everybody else does. Jamaica's No 2 tourist magnet is about 70 miles from Montego Bay and around the same distance from Kingston. Ocho Rios sounds like ochos rios, Spanish for eight rivers. A more likely name derivation is the co ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Couples Resorts Unveils A Whole New Resort
Miami, FL (June 19, 2008) - Couples Resorts is pleased to announce that upon completion of a $22 million renovation in December 2008, Couples Ocho Rios will reemerge as Couples Tower Isle. The new name is a historical reference to the resort's beginnings ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Royal Palm Villa tantalizes with special rates
Oracabessa, JAMAICA (February 6, 2008) - Much to travelers demands, Goldeneye, the Jamaican paradise that birthed James Bond's sexy adventures, is tantalizing travelers with special winter rates at its Royal Palm Villa now through March 31,2008. ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Couples Ocho Rios to Unveil New Hotel
Miami, FL (January 23, 2008) - Couples Resorts is pleased to announce plans for a US$15 million renovation of Jamaica's first all-inclusive, couples only resort, Couples Ocho Rios. ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2007
Summer Spruce-up Makes Winter So Cool at Royal Plantation
New York, New York, October 4, 2007? The Caribbean breeze brings fresh new changes to Royal Plantation Ocho Rios, Jamaica. ... continue