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It's Jamaica, Mon!

A November 2005 trip to Montego Bay by dcdc75

Appleton Rum Estate Photo - Appleton Rum Estate , Montego Bay, Jamaica More Photos
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It's Jamaica, Mon! Best of IgoUgo

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Go off the beaten path to Treasure Beach, marvel at the famous Bamboo Avenue, try the pepper 'swimp' sold by market 'mammies' in Middle Quarters, in the heart of Jamaica's Cockpit County. Take a look at Downtown Montego Bay. Visit the Appleton Rum Estate and bring back lovely rum as souvenirs. Just sit back and enjoy the gorgeous beaches. Try local cuisine especially 'escoveitched' fish, pickled in vinegar and fried and simmered with peppers and onions with 'bammy' (pancake-shaped cassava bread).Quick Tips: Red stripe, Jamaica's national beer also known as the policeman because cops here have a red stripe running down the leg of their pants, is really cheap and good. Beware of potheads on the...Read More

Appleton Rum Estate Best of IgoUgo

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Appleton Rum Estate Photo - Appleton Rum Estate , Montego Bay, Jamaica
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The Appleton sugar and rum estate enjoys a magnificent setting in the midst of the Siloah valley near the Middle Quarters, in the heart of Jamaica's Cockpit County. The yeasty smell of molasses lures you to the largest and oldest distillery in Jamaica, which has been blending the famous Appleton brand for decades. Factory tours are about $12 to $15 for adults and this includes rum tasting.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 29, 2006

Appleton Rum Estate
Siloah Valley
Jamaica

Negril (General) Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Negril"

Travel Photo by IgoUgo member
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Negril is indeed the city of white sandy beaches, gorgeous hotels, and superb restaurants. Lots of top-end resorts are located here. One that deserves special mention is the Rockhouse, where catwalks lead from the villas and rooms to an open-sided , multi level dining pavillion which overlooks the sea. Otherwise just kick-back, relax, and enjoy paradise on earth!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 29, 2006

Negril (General)

Negril, Jamaica

Doctor's Cave Beach Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Doctor's Cave"

Montego Bay Photo - Doctor's Cave Beach, Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Colloquially called MoBay by the locals, Jamaica's thriving port city is also its most important tourist resort. This is where the rich, young , beautiful and mostly European crowd gather to frolic in the sun without a care in the world. You will also be serenaded by fantastic reggae bands during a great seafood lunch at many of the restaurants by the beach.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 2, 2006

Doctor's Cave Beach
Gloucester Avenue
Montego Bay, Jamaica

Treasure Beach (General) Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Treasure Beach"

Travel Photo by IgoUgo member
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Treasure Beach is way off the beaten path but it is worth a look as it is pretty rustic and not as heavily touristed as the other beach towns. But boy, do they make you pay for the privilege of "isolation," rooms at the popular Jake's Place start at 150usd a night.

Yet we saw a quieter side of Jamaica here. It was fun to see local people singing gospel in churches and women in their Sunday best, just doing their own thing. Transport can be arranged for about 80 USD. We drove here but it was not an easy journey.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 2, 2006

Treasure Beach (General)

Montego Bay, Jamaica

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