Fame and beaches aside, the third largest island in the Greater Antilles chain is also \u201cJam\u201d-packed with wild and crazy activities! Let\u2019s get going!<\/p>\n
Zipping through the jungle \u2013 not just for the birds!<\/h3>\n![\""."](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/7408877516_1af295c5ce_k.jpg\")
<\/a>“.”<\/a> by Gary’<\/a> is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nFirst up \u2013 is literally UP! Ever wonder how it\u2019d feel to fly?<\/p>\n
With its perfect skies and lush tropical rainforests, Jamaica is ideal for ziplining! Leave your cares behind (or below) as you find yourself up amongst the lush leaves of the jungle, where your nearest neighbor could be a Jamaican Parakeet or a Red Billed Streamertail. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 they\u2019re friendly!<\/p>\n
After a short safety demo, climb up, clip on, and zip off through tunnels of indigenous foliage, before soaring high above the forest canopy for an adrenaline inducing experience of a lifetime. This is how you should experience nature \u2013 up close and personal!<\/p>\n
There are numerous\u00a0operators of zipline tours in Jamaica with several around\u00a0Ocho Rios and Montego Bay <\/a>(locally “Mo Bay”) in the north. Most are open year round and will prohibit kids under ten, as well as expectant moms, so check your tour provider for specific details. And of course, be prepared to hike a little!<\/p>\nDolphin Cove \u2013 dolphin-itely worth a visit!<\/h3>\n![\"DSCF3136](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5662194866_4b701fb881_b.jpg\")
<\/a>“DSCF3136”<\/a> by Jon Connell<\/a>
is licensed under CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWith locations in Mo Bay, Ocho Rios, and Lucea in the northwestern parish of Hanover, you have plenty of options to experience the Dolphin Cove parks.<\/p>\n
Frequently considered to be one of the top attractions in Jamaica, start off by browsing the beautiful park surroundings, taking in snakes, iguanas and other native species, before embarking on unforgettable experiences, including swimming with dolphins, interacting with sharks, or becoming a \u201csea-keeper\u201d for the day! Maybe you\u2019d prefer to snorkel with stingrays or captain your own glass bottomed kayak\u2014no matter which park you visit or activity you choose, it\u2019s sure to be a day you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n
Book these activities at least a few days in advance, and prepare for a Jamaican experience like no other!<\/p>\n
Jamaican Bobsledding \u2013 Cool Runnings!<\/h3>\n![\""_MG_9848"](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/6452800905_c776b77ec1_b.jpg\")
<\/a>“_MG_9848”<\/a> by Chris Short<\/a>
is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nYou’ve heard the story or seen the movie, but Jamaicans really do love bobsledding! Despite an annual snowfall\u00a0 of zero inches which, for any metric users out there, converts to ZERO centimeters (the only ice you\u2019ll find here is in your Coconut Rum!), this Caribbean nation pulled off the audacious goal of qualifying for the 1988 Winter Olympics and still continue to compete.<\/p>\n
No trip to Jamaica would be complete without paying tribute to these sledding pioneers, so head uphill to the top of Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios, and \u00a0hop onto your bobsled (Lycra bodysuit optional!) to go hurtling down the tropical rainforest track. The ride is short but thrilling! Tour operators offer transportation to and from hotels, and the views on the way up to the bobsled run are just as good as they are on the way down. Once again, expectant moms and those with medical conditions are encouraged to spend the day in more leisurely pursuits.<\/p>\n
Rick\u2019s Caf\u00e9 \u2013 Coconut Rum and Cliff Diving?<\/h3>\n![\""Cliff](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3573329235_aecc1e0b72_b.jpg\")
<\/a>“Cliff Diving, Negril, Jamaica”<\/a> by daivinandleah<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nIf all this excitement has tired you out, how about sitting back with a cold drink\u2014before jumping off a cliff into the sea? Rick\u2019s Caf\u00e9, in beautiful Negril, home of \u201cseven mile beach\u201d (a frequent entry in various lists of \u201ctop world beaches\u201d), has been luring adventurous visitors for years. Grab yourself a cold beer or a rum cocktail, and watch locals and tourists alike literally throwing themselves from the caf\u00e9\u2019s cliffs!<\/p>\n
This western tip of Jamaica is renowned for having the island\u2019s best beaches and best beach life with plenty of rocky spots to hurl yourself from, but iconic Rick\u2019s caf\u00e9 is unique, in that it encourages its boisterous patrons to fling themselves out of the bar!
\nComplete with viewing areas, and a variety of levels to jump from, Rick\u2019s can get busy, but is always fun\u2014just make sure that if you do literally \u201ctake the plunge,\u201d that your swimsuit is secure \u2013 there\u2019s always a crowd and plenty of cameras. Yikes! Of course, there is no shortage of alternative fun-filled restaurants and bars in the area should you prefer to stay dry while you relax.<\/p>\n
Jamaica is a paradise not only for adrenaline junkies, but also\u00a0for those who want to enjoy\u00a0this scenic island at a gentler\u00a0pace, and can think of nothing better than a private beach, infinity pool and spa, your own private villa, oceanfront dining\u2014all wrapped up in warm Jamaican hospitality. To experience all of this and more, check out renowned resort, Round Hill Hotel and Villas<\/a>, located near\u00a0Montego Bay, for that elegant and luxurious stay\u2014far from the shrieks and screams of bobsledders and zipliners!<\/p>\nPhew! If you still have the energy, tell us about your most exciting, adrenaline rushing, daring vacation experience ever in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This one is for all you adventure junkies out there! Jamaica is known for its beauty, beaches, and beer, but this Caribbean gem has lots more to offer, some of which is seriously surprising! The island has an impressive pop cultural legacy\u2014James Bond author, Ian Fleming, set up shop here\u2014and who can forget Ursula Andress […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":97172241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,1019],"tags":[49,698,690,689,355,712,710,285,711,692,693,691,694,709,651,695],"class_list":["post-97172197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beaches","category-caribbean","tag-caribbean","tag-cliff-diving","tag-dolphins","tag-jamaica","tag-kin","tag-kingston","tag-lucea","tag-mbj","tag-mo-bay","tag-montego-bay","tag-negril","tag-ocho-rios","tag-ricks-cafe","tag-round-hill","tag-tropical","tag-zipline"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172197","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97172197"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172197\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97172532,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172197\/revisions\/97172532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97172241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97172197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97172197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97172197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/a>“.”<\/a> by Gary’<\/a> is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n First up \u2013 is literally UP! Ever wonder how it\u2019d feel to fly?<\/p>\n With its perfect skies and lush tropical rainforests, Jamaica is ideal for ziplining! Leave your cares behind (or below) as you find yourself up amongst the lush leaves of the jungle, where your nearest neighbor could be a Jamaican Parakeet or a Red Billed Streamertail. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 they\u2019re friendly!<\/p>\n After a short safety demo, climb up, clip on, and zip off through tunnels of indigenous foliage, before soaring high above the forest canopy for an adrenaline inducing experience of a lifetime. This is how you should experience nature \u2013 up close and personal!<\/p>\n There are numerous\u00a0operators of zipline tours in Jamaica with several around\u00a0Ocho Rios and Montego Bay <\/a>(locally “Mo Bay”) in the north. Most are open year round and will prohibit kids under ten, as well as expectant moms, so check your tour provider for specific details. And of course, be prepared to hike a little!<\/p>\n “DSCF3136”<\/a> by Jon Connell<\/a> With locations in Mo Bay, Ocho Rios, and Lucea in the northwestern parish of Hanover, you have plenty of options to experience the Dolphin Cove parks.<\/p>\n Frequently considered to be one of the top attractions in Jamaica, start off by browsing the beautiful park surroundings, taking in snakes, iguanas and other native species, before embarking on unforgettable experiences, including swimming with dolphins, interacting with sharks, or becoming a \u201csea-keeper\u201d for the day! Maybe you\u2019d prefer to snorkel with stingrays or captain your own glass bottomed kayak\u2014no matter which park you visit or activity you choose, it\u2019s sure to be a day you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n Book these activities at least a few days in advance, and prepare for a Jamaican experience like no other!<\/p>\n “_MG_9848”<\/a> by Chris Short<\/a> You’ve heard the story or seen the movie, but Jamaicans really do love bobsledding! Despite an annual snowfall\u00a0 of zero inches which, for any metric users out there, converts to ZERO centimeters (the only ice you\u2019ll find here is in your Coconut Rum!), this Caribbean nation pulled off the audacious goal of qualifying for the 1988 Winter Olympics and still continue to compete.<\/p>\n No trip to Jamaica would be complete without paying tribute to these sledding pioneers, so head uphill to the top of Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios, and \u00a0hop onto your bobsled (Lycra bodysuit optional!) to go hurtling down the tropical rainforest track. The ride is short but thrilling! Tour operators offer transportation to and from hotels, and the views on the way up to the bobsled run are just as good as they are on the way down. Once again, expectant moms and those with medical conditions are encouraged to spend the day in more leisurely pursuits.<\/p>\n “Cliff Diving, Negril, Jamaica”<\/a> by daivinandleah<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n If all this excitement has tired you out, how about sitting back with a cold drink\u2014before jumping off a cliff into the sea? Rick\u2019s Caf\u00e9, in beautiful Negril, home of \u201cseven mile beach\u201d (a frequent entry in various lists of \u201ctop world beaches\u201d), has been luring adventurous visitors for years. Grab yourself a cold beer or a rum cocktail, and watch locals and tourists alike literally throwing themselves from the caf\u00e9\u2019s cliffs!<\/p>\n This western tip of Jamaica is renowned for having the island\u2019s best beaches and best beach life with plenty of rocky spots to hurl yourself from, but iconic Rick\u2019s caf\u00e9 is unique, in that it encourages its boisterous patrons to fling themselves out of the bar! Jamaica is a paradise not only for adrenaline junkies, but also\u00a0for those who want to enjoy\u00a0this scenic island at a gentler\u00a0pace, and can think of nothing better than a private beach, infinity pool and spa, your own private villa, oceanfront dining\u2014all wrapped up in warm Jamaican hospitality. To experience all of this and more, check out renowned resort, Round Hill Hotel and Villas<\/a>, located near\u00a0Montego Bay, for that elegant and luxurious stay\u2014far from the shrieks and screams of bobsledders and zipliners!<\/p>\n Phew! If you still have the energy, tell us about your most exciting, adrenaline rushing, daring vacation experience ever in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This one is for all you adventure junkies out there! Jamaica is known for its beauty, beaches, and beer, but this Caribbean gem has lots more to offer, some of which is seriously surprising! The island has an impressive pop cultural legacy\u2014James Bond author, Ian Fleming, set up shop here\u2014and who can forget Ursula Andress […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":97172241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,1019],"tags":[49,698,690,689,355,712,710,285,711,692,693,691,694,709,651,695],"class_list":["post-97172197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beaches","category-caribbean","tag-caribbean","tag-cliff-diving","tag-dolphins","tag-jamaica","tag-kin","tag-kingston","tag-lucea","tag-mbj","tag-mo-bay","tag-montego-bay","tag-negril","tag-ocho-rios","tag-ricks-cafe","tag-round-hill","tag-tropical","tag-zipline"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172197","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97172197"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172197\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97172532,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172197\/revisions\/97172532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97172241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97172197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97172197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97172197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Dolphin Cove \u2013 dolphin-itely worth a visit!<\/h3>\n
<\/a>
is licensed under CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nJamaican Bobsledding \u2013 Cool Runnings!<\/h3>\n
<\/a>
is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nRick\u2019s Caf\u00e9 \u2013 Coconut Rum and Cliff Diving?<\/h3>\n
<\/a>
\nComplete with viewing areas, and a variety of levels to jump from, Rick\u2019s can get busy, but is always fun\u2014just make sure that if you do literally \u201ctake the plunge,\u201d that your swimsuit is secure \u2013 there\u2019s always a crowd and plenty of cameras. Yikes! Of course, there is no shortage of alternative fun-filled restaurants and bars in the area should you prefer to stay dry while you relax.<\/p>\n