How to Find Luxury Hotels in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Ocho Rios was once a fishing village. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists, who travel to Ocho Rios by plane and cruise ship to enjoy its many attractions. Ocho Rios boasts a variety of restaurants and many vacation resorts, including those that offer luxury accommodations.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Choose Luxury Accommodations in Ocho Rios

1. Make reservations at Ocho Rios's famous and luxurious Couples Sans Souci Resort & Spa by calling [phone] or [phone], or by visiting its Web site (see Resources below).
2. Book luxury accommodations at one of the area's golf and spa resorts. Such resorts are concentrated about 10 miles from the buzz of downtown Ocho Rios, allowing you to enjoy close proximity to the activity in the heart of town, while experiencing the feel of a more secluded island resort.
3. Reserve luxury accommodations in a more remote part of Ocho Rios for a more private, peaceful atmosphere. Plan to pay more than $225 per night, with some accommodations requiring as much as $550 for one night.
4. Consider an Ocho Rios all-inclusive resort if you'd like to enjoy carefree vacationing without worrying about the cost of meals, drinks and activities.
5. Stay near the center of town to be close to shops and restaurants. Luxury accommodations in this area will cost you about $300 nightly.

Get Around Ocho Rios

6. Take a taxi. You can share easily with others, as drivers don't charge per passenger.
7. Catch a bus. You'll have to flag a bus down by standing with your arm held out; pat the air with your hand, using a downward motion, once a bus is within view. Have your money ready. You'll pay about $1 for a ride on the local bus to travel for about 30 to 40 miles.
8. Ride Jamaican Union for Travelers Association (JUTA) around the city. JUTA is a safe and reliable transportation system for tourists.

Explore Ocho Rios

9. Experience a safari tour during your visit to Ocho Rios. You'll enjoy nature with the guidance of a knowledgeable tour guide.
10. Experience Calypso rafting. Tours are available on rafts made of bamboo.
11. Take some time to go scuba diving. Ocho Rios is known for offering beautiful underwater explorations.
12. See the Dunn's River Falls. Thousands of tourists visit these falls every year.

Tips & Warnings

• Expect plenty of traffic jams in this part of Jamaica. Try to appoach these with a laid-back local attitude.