Beautiful Jamaica - Dunn's River Falls
Dunn's River Falls is a famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, Jamaica and a major Jamaican and Caribbean tourist attraction that attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The waterfalls are terraced like giant stair steps of which some are man-made improvements. Several small lagoons are interspersed among the vertical sections of the falls.
The falls empties itself into the nearby Caribbean Sea, where there are also various beach activities.
Climbing up the waterfalls is a popular tourist activity and is often, but not exclusively, performed with the help of tour guides from the park. It takes around 1-1.5 hours to climb with short breaks for photographs and video recordings taken by the tour guides. The falls are bordered by lush, green vegetation that shades the area from the sun. This helps keep the area cool as people try to climb the waterfall. The falls can be hiked with relative ease, often in a hand-holding human chain led by a guide.
Dunn’s River Falls are fed by spring water, which is rich with calcium carbonate and is depositing travertine. Waterfall is described by geologists as "a living phenomenon" because falls are continuously rebuilt by the sediments from spring water.
Dunn's River Falls is one of the very few travertine waterfalls in the world that actually empties directly into the sea.
It was the site of a location shoot for the 1988 Tom Cruise film Cocktail.
The falls were also used for location footage in the first James Bond film Dr. No in 1962, where Bond (played by Sean Connery) and Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) are in the river.
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The waterfalls are terraced like giant stair steps of which some are man-made improvements. Several small lagoons are interspersed among the vertical sections of the falls.
The falls empties itself into the nearby Caribbean Sea, where there are also various beach activities.
Climbing up the waterfalls is a popular tourist activity and is often, but not exclusively, performed with the help of tour guides from the park. It takes around 1-1.5 hours to climb with short breaks for photographs and video recordings taken by the tour guides. The falls are bordered by lush, green vegetation that shades the area from the sun. This helps keep the area cool as people try to climb the waterfall. The falls can be hiked with relative ease, often in a hand-holding human chain led by a guide.
Dunn’s River Falls are fed by spring water, which is rich with calcium carbonate and is depositing travertine. Waterfall is described by geologists as "a living phenomenon" because falls are continuously rebuilt by the sediments from spring water.
Dunn's River Falls is one of the very few travertine waterfalls in the world that actually empties directly into the sea.
It was the site of a location shoot for the 1988 Tom Cruise film Cocktail.
The falls were also used for location footage in the first James Bond film Dr. No in 1962, where Bond (played by Sean Connery) and Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) are in the river.
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dolphin Cove - Ocho Rios
This magnificent property has a natural cove which is surrounded by 5 acres of lush tropical rain forest. Visitors have the opportunity to interact and "Swim With" dolphins, enjoying the thrill and love of these amazing lovable animals. Visitors can also swim with, hold, feed and learn about the evolutionary secrets of the Caribbean sharks. Visitors can capture their dream of being a dolphin trainer by taking the challenge of being “Sea Keeper” for the day.
Dolphin Cove is the place to spend the day enjoying lots of fun activities. There is something for everyone. Entrance includes and allows guests the following activities as often as they wish. Guests can captain their own mini-boats and explore the coast, interact and snorkel with stingrays, take a glass-bottom kayak ride to explore the fascinating underwater world, watch our hilarious Shark Show and interact with exotic birds, snakes and iguanas on the Jungle Trail walk.
Relax on our glistening white sandy beaches, enjoy the tropical surroundings, taste our famous Jamaican coffee at our Star Buccaneers coffee shop, browse for souvenirs or jewellery at our very own gift shops. See the Shark Show while the one-legged pirates roam freely along the boardwalk of “Little Port Royal” and perform a “jig or two”.
Entrance is included with all dolphin and shark interactive programs. Once at Dolphin Cove, you’ll have an “Experience of a Lifetime”.
Source: www.dolphincovejamaica.com/
Dolphin Cove is the place to spend the day enjoying lots of fun activities. There is something for everyone. Entrance includes and allows guests the following activities as often as they wish. Guests can captain their own mini-boats and explore the coast, interact and snorkel with stingrays, take a glass-bottom kayak ride to explore the fascinating underwater world, watch our hilarious Shark Show and interact with exotic birds, snakes and iguanas on the Jungle Trail walk.
Relax on our glistening white sandy beaches, enjoy the tropical surroundings, taste our famous Jamaican coffee at our Star Buccaneers coffee shop, browse for souvenirs or jewellery at our very own gift shops. See the Shark Show while the one-legged pirates roam freely along the boardwalk of “Little Port Royal” and perform a “jig or two”.
Entrance is included with all dolphin and shark interactive programs. Once at Dolphin Cove, you’ll have an “Experience of a Lifetime”.
Source: www.dolphincovejamaica.com/
YS Falls - St. Elizabeth
Unlike many waterfalls in Jamaica, YS Falls is tucked away in a secluded rural location and receives relatively few visitors, allowing you to relax and enjoy the surroundings, away from the hubbub of the crowds. The YS Estate is located deep in the sugar growing region of St. Elizabeth Parish. Once you arrive at the estate a tractor-pulled jitney will take you to the waterfalls.
The YS Falls are 120 foot tall and cascade over seven levels. Steps have been built up the side of the falls so visitors can view the falls without getting wet. If you'd prefer a more interactive experience there are natural pools at the bottom of each level of the falls, lifeguards on the site will let you know which pools are safe to swim in. One pool features a rope swing where you can swing "tarzan-style" in to the water below. For a more relaxing swim there is also a 4 foot deep pool at the bottom of the falls which is fed by natural springs.
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The YS Falls are 120 foot tall and cascade over seven levels. Steps have been built up the side of the falls so visitors can view the falls without getting wet. If you'd prefer a more interactive experience there are natural pools at the bottom of each level of the falls, lifeguards on the site will let you know which pools are safe to swim in. One pool features a rope swing where you can swing "tarzan-style" in to the water below. For a more relaxing swim there is also a 4 foot deep pool at the bottom of the falls which is fed by natural springs.
Source: www.jamaicatravelandculture.com › Destinations › St. Elizabeth
The Bob Marley Mausoleum
The Bob Marley Mausoleum was built next to the humble country house where the world's foremost reggae superstar was born. Today it's part of a complex that draws fans from around the world to experience the humble beginnings of a man many consider prophetic. Arriving at the hillside hamlet of Nine Mile, the Cedella Marley basic school looms up in its full red, gold, and green splendor just before reaching the Marley family home. In a large parking area, countless Rastas offer guide services and other paraphernalia, all of which will require compensation at the end of the tour. The tour starts at the gift shop, where visitors pay an entry fee and from there are led up to the mausoleum and Bob's small house. In and around the house are countless details the Rasta guides make note of as inspiration for a multitude of songs from Marley's discography, including the single bed and the rock pillow from "Talkin' Blues." Below the mausoleum a clubhouse-style building with contemporary, sleek Rasta styling has a restaurant and lounge on the second floor and great views from the balcony over the quiet hills of the St. Ann interior.
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Port Royal - Pirate Capital of the world!
In the 17th century, piracy in the Caribbean Sea was quite common. Roving gangs of bandit sailors took over ships, then attacked ships and towns to seize precious booty ranging from gold and jewels to kegs of whiskey. At one point, there were so many pirates, that an entire town became their home and base of operations. That town was known as Port Royal: The Pirate Capital of the World.
Port Royal began as a town that was established in by the Spanish on the island of Jamaica. It was located on the south coast, towards the eastern side of the island, on the western end of the Palisadoes beach. In 1655, the city was claimed by England and it quickly grew in size. By 1659, it consisted of a large fort surrounded by two hundred houses and numerous shops and warehouses. It was also established as the capital of Jamaica itself.
The city was located along shipping lanes between Spain and Panama, providing plenty of tempting targets for pirates. The city's natural harbor provided an ideal place for pirates to stop and have their ships repaired and refitted, while they experienced the ample nightlife that the city had to offer. Additionally, it was located near a lot of Spanish cities, which provided prime targets for pirate fleets.
The city gradually left the control of the English government after they realized that they did not have the manpower to defend it with British troops. Instead, the Jamaican governor turned to the pirates to defend their beloved port from French and Spanish invaders. By the early 1660s, the city was essentially filled with pirates and other criminals, leading some to call it the "Sodom of the New World". The British also began paying these pirates to attack Spanish and French ships that passed by, aiding them in the war effort.
Drinking, prostitution, and gambling were everyday activities for citizens of Port Royal. At one point, there was a tavern for every 10 residents in the city. In July of 1661 alone, the city awarded over forty liquor licenses to new taverns. By 1692, nearly seven thousand people lived in the town. The city's wealth grew immensely from all of the vice, attracting plenty of well known pirates like Henry Morgan, John Davis, and Roche Brasiliano.
However, once Henry Morgan took over as lieutenant governor of Jamaica, the city began to reform. Pirates were no longer recruited to defend the city and slavery became the primary industry of the city. In 1687, Jamaica passed a number of anti-piracy laws, further excluding the pirates from their former haven.
The city was irreversibly changed on June 7, 1692, when a massive earthquake struck the city and the sand bar on which the city was built eroded into the sea. Afterward, the main part of the city was underwater and the number killed was estimated at 2,000, approximately half of the city's population. Some called the earthquake a sign of God's displeasure with the sins being committed in the town.
The city was partially rebuilt several times over the next century, but it never regained its original state. Ironically, the city become known as a place for pirates to be executed. Gallows Point was constructed, allowing for the quick public execution of all sorts of villains, including Charles Vane and Calico Jack. Today, the city is now part of Kingston Harbour and Kingston has become the capital of Jamaica.
Source: www.freeinfosociety.com/article.php?id=420
Port Royal began as a town that was established in by the Spanish on the island of Jamaica. It was located on the south coast, towards the eastern side of the island, on the western end of the Palisadoes beach. In 1655, the city was claimed by England and it quickly grew in size. By 1659, it consisted of a large fort surrounded by two hundred houses and numerous shops and warehouses. It was also established as the capital of Jamaica itself.
The city was located along shipping lanes between Spain and Panama, providing plenty of tempting targets for pirates. The city's natural harbor provided an ideal place for pirates to stop and have their ships repaired and refitted, while they experienced the ample nightlife that the city had to offer. Additionally, it was located near a lot of Spanish cities, which provided prime targets for pirate fleets.
The city gradually left the control of the English government after they realized that they did not have the manpower to defend it with British troops. Instead, the Jamaican governor turned to the pirates to defend their beloved port from French and Spanish invaders. By the early 1660s, the city was essentially filled with pirates and other criminals, leading some to call it the "Sodom of the New World". The British also began paying these pirates to attack Spanish and French ships that passed by, aiding them in the war effort.
Drinking, prostitution, and gambling were everyday activities for citizens of Port Royal. At one point, there was a tavern for every 10 residents in the city. In July of 1661 alone, the city awarded over forty liquor licenses to new taverns. By 1692, nearly seven thousand people lived in the town. The city's wealth grew immensely from all of the vice, attracting plenty of well known pirates like Henry Morgan, John Davis, and Roche Brasiliano.
However, once Henry Morgan took over as lieutenant governor of Jamaica, the city began to reform. Pirates were no longer recruited to defend the city and slavery became the primary industry of the city. In 1687, Jamaica passed a number of anti-piracy laws, further excluding the pirates from their former haven.
The city was irreversibly changed on June 7, 1692, when a massive earthquake struck the city and the sand bar on which the city was built eroded into the sea. Afterward, the main part of the city was underwater and the number killed was estimated at 2,000, approximately half of the city's population. Some called the earthquake a sign of God's displeasure with the sins being committed in the town.
The city was partially rebuilt several times over the next century, but it never regained its original state. Ironically, the city become known as a place for pirates to be executed. Gallows Point was constructed, allowing for the quick public execution of all sorts of villains, including Charles Vane and Calico Jack. Today, the city is now part of Kingston Harbour and Kingston has become the capital of Jamaica.
Source: www.freeinfosociety.com/article.php?id=420