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Montego Bay is in Jamaica.

Commonly referred to as Mo Bay, Montego Bay is the second largest city in Jamaica, after Kingston. Due in part to its location on the island's north shore, Montego Bay has long since earned the title of 'tourist capital of Jamaica.' It receives the bulk of international flights, and is home to Sangster International Airport, the larger of Jamaica's two main international airports.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Sangster International Airport (IATA: MBJ), Phone: 876-952-3124, [1].

[edit] Get around

[edit] By foot

Gloucester Avenue-which is lined with tourist hotels, shops, and restaurants-has sidewalks on both sides and is best visited on foot. Aside from this road, walking may be considerably less safe.

[edit] By car/bus

Taxis are readily available, but as with all cities be aware that some drivers will be less honest or reliable than others. follow your instincts; never get into an unmarked car with someone who offers you a ride, and stick with taxi services you recognize. Your hotel can suggest trustworthy drivers.

Another very common way of getting anywhere outside the vicinity of your hotel is by tour van. If you book a tour to the falls or the canopy, the driver will usually pick you up at your hotel. For more on tours, check the Do section below.

[edit] See and Do

• The Centerstage Theatre, Dominica Dr. New Kingston, ☎ 876-968-7529. Small but cozy. Family-oriented musicals in patois.  edit

• Doctor's Cave Beach, Gloucester Ave., ☎ 876 952-2566. 8:30AM-Sunset. The water is crystal clear and snorkeling is available. It can get a bit crowded during busy season, but its still a great place to go for the family. US$5/2.50 (Adults/Children under 12) - Extra for chairs and umbrellas.  edit

• Ocho Rios. Multiple tours are offered to Ocho Rios, where you can climb alongside the cascading waterfalls of Dunns River, shop to your heart's content, or swim with dolphins. See below to find out how and where to book a tour (No Problem has a few good ones).  edit

• Cornwall Beach, ☎ 876 952-3463. 9AM-5PM. Snorkeling, swimming, and other fun beach activities. US$3.20/2 (Adults/Children).  edit

• Walter Fletcher Beach, ☎ 876 979-9447. M-Th 9AM-7PM, F-Su 9AM-10PM. Swimming, boat rides, and other beachtime fun. US$5/3 (Adults/Children).  edit

• Croydon Plantation This coffee and pineapple plantation situated in the Catadupa mountains is the birthplace of Jamaican national hero Samuel Sharpe, and is open to visitors. 25 miles from Montego Bay. [2]

• John Halls Montego Bay Adventure Tour, [3]. Thorough and thrilling tour of Jamaica's beauty and culture. Adults: 63.00 Children:31.50.  edit

• Montego Bay Sea Trek Adventure, Doctor's Cave Beach, [4]. 1 hour. Underwater adventures on the ocean floor. US$60.  edit

[edit] Tour Companies

• Phillip Country Tours, ☎ 404-213-1422, [5]. Offers eco-friendly, personalized tours in Western Jamaica.  edit

• No Problem, ☎ (876) 381- 3229 (chokey@reggaefemi.com), [6]. Jamaican tour company offers various private tours all over the island. Full day Charter: US $780.00 Half day Charter: US $400.00.  edit

All day, representatives from tour companies will stroll the beaches, offering parasailing, horseback riding, and a million other fun activities; if you're interested, keep your ears and eyes open for these guys, but remember to always play it safe and go with companies you recognize and trust. A lot can go wrong during these activities if the people in charge don't know what they're doing!

[edit] Eat and Drink

Most restaurants also serve drinks. Try a tropical drink or grab a cold Red Stripe in the signature brown bottle, then relax and take in the scenery!

• Pier One Seafood, Howard Cooke Boulevard, ☎ +1 876 952 2452, [7]. Open-air restaurant serving well-liked seafood and umbrella drinks with a great view of the bay.  edit

• Evelyn's, Whitehouse (near Sandals Montego Bay), ☎ +1 876 952 3280. M-Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 10AM-6PM. Very reasonable prices, right on the beach, and the food is heavenly.  edit

• Pork Pit, 27 Gloucester Ave., ☎ 876-952-3663. Right on the main strip in town, serving what some say is Jamaica's best jerk chicken and pork cooked over coals.  edit

• Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville, Gloucester Ave. 11AM-?. A tourist spot on the "hip strip" Gloucester Avenue, that is great for the whole family. The Jerk Chicken and Curry Chicken are excellent, they have entertainment, a hot tub and a 110 foot waterslide that takes you to the beach.  edit

• Day-O Plantation Restaurant, ☎ 876-952-1825. A favorite spot for romantic occasions, offering garden dining and Jamaican fusion cuisine.  edit

• Belfield 1794. Mon-Sat 6:30-11PM.. Located in an old sugar mill and offering Jamaican favorites in an unusual setting. US$15-$20.  edit

• Royal Stocks English Pub, Located in the gardens of The Half Moon Village Shopping Village (Montego Bay is just 5 miles (8Km) to the West, and The Rose Hall Beach Resort just 3 miles to the East), ☎ (876)953-9770/9771 (royalstocks@cwjamaica.com), [8].  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

• Caribic House 69 Gloucester Avenue. Hostel - very much budget accommodation. Great views of the beach from the third floor. Across the street from Doctor's Cave Beach. $25/night.

• Hotel Gloriana, 1-2 Sunset Blvd., +1 876 979-0669, [9]. A cheap place to sleep, with lovely staff, but the rooms are very basic. $30/night.

• Ridgeway Guest House, 34 Queens Dr [10]. An inexpensive, well-liked guest house run by a very hospitable and helpful staff. $50/night.

• The Jamaica Grandiosa Resort, 3 Ramparts Close, +1 876 979 3205. Another budget option, with nice views and a friendly staff. $60/night.

[edit] Mid range

• Allspice Villa Bed & Breakfast, [11]. Newly refurbished bed and breakfast villa overlooking Montego Bay, owned and managed by a young American couple. $125-200 per night.

• Doctors Cave Beach Hotel [12], a moderately priced hotel that is centrally located along Gloucester Avenue (called the Hip Strip). A well established alternative for those seeking a good value. $115-170/night.

• El Greco Resort, P.O. Box 1624 [13]. Popular resort village. Furnished one and two bedroom air-conditioned suites, just a elevator ride down to famous Doctors Cave beach. $112-177/night for 2-4 people.

• Royal DeCameron Resort, +1 876 952-4342, [14]. Oceanview rooms and patio, includes all food and drinks (including international drinks and wine). 3 Beaches, and 2 pools. 1 Al a carte restaurant and 1 buffet. 100$/person/night, including all beach activities.

• Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort, Rose Hall Road, Montego Bay. Tel: 1-876-953-2650, [15]. This island resort in Montego Bay was a legendary sugar plantation during the 18th century. $250/night.

• Royal Reef Hotel in Montego Bay, Greenwood P.O. Box 10 Falmouth, Trelawny Jamaica W.I. [16]. The Royal Reef Hotel in Montego Bay is a premier Jamaican hotel that provides guests with luxurious comfort that caters to the needs of every traveler. . Rates start at $150.00

[edit] Splurge

• Half Moon Rose Hall, Half Moon P.O., Rose Hall, +1 876 953 2211, [17]. A large hotel with golf courses, spa facilities, a variety of vacation villas, and conference and meeting facilities. Rooms and suites start at $350/night.

• Ritz Carlton, One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Rose Hall, +1 876 953-2800 (Fax: +1 876 518-0110), [18]. Consistent Ritz-Carlton quality, at a surprisingly low (for the Ritz) price. Luxurious rooms and suites averaging $350/night.

• Riu Montego Bay, Ironshore P.O, Rose Hall [19]. Less than three miles from downtown Montego Bay, 1.7 miles from the airport, it has a wide variety of activities and comfortable accommodations in a beautiful setting, including an on-site spa. $400/night.

• Silent Waters Villa, River Road, Great River Private, ☎ +1 847 304-4700, [20]. Luxury villa with nice views and good service. The 5 guest suites and the owner's villa can accommodate one group of up to 20. Tennis court, 2 pools, heliport, 14 staff. $2,000-$4,857/night..  edit

• Tryall Club Villas, Alice Eldemire Dr., Hanover Parish (15-20 minute drive west of the city), ☎ +1 (876) 956-5660, [21]. A splurge, but worth it. Popular for its many amenities and available activities, as well excellent service. $400/night.  edit

[edit] Stay safe

While Montego Bay is a relatively safe city, Americans need to be especially careful. Jamaicans will ask girls to marry them on the street. Stay in groups, and stick to tourist areas. The rural areas are especially dangerous.

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