Activities in Jamaica

This old sugar plantation, founded in 1749, produces some of the world’s top rums. Appleton is the island’s oldest and largest distillery, as well as

This guided bike trip is a full-day adventure that begins at Hollywell National Park at the crest of the fabled Blue Mountains. The meandering journey

Even if you’re not in the mood to buy, this old Kingston curiosity shop is a wonderful spot to browse for coffee-table and art books, antique Indonesi

The longtime polo enclave at Chukka Cove has morphed into Chukka Caribbean Adventures, the undisputed king of outdoor adventure in Jamaica. You can st

If someone collected masses of driftwood and palm fronds, nailed them all together, and stuck the resulting structure on stilts out in the ocean, it w

Owned and operated by local art doyenne Liz de Lisser, an Englishwoman who moved to Jamaica in the 1950’s, this Montego Bay gallery offers an incredib

Part of the sprawling Half Moon Bay resort, the lushly landscaped Village is worth seeing for the setting alone, with canary-yellow shops lining a pla

Set in a wonderfully restored Victorian mansion on the eastern outskirts of Ocho Rios, this is the north shore’s top place for both fine art and local

Expert tour guides lead small groups to a series of waterfalls in the middle of the rainforest. The river may seem daunting, but don't be afraid to fo

An uptown Kingston institution, Red Bones is the best place to catch live blues, jazz singers, soul, funk, and world beat music. Inside a Spanish-colo

This interactive museum and multimedia tribute to Jamaican music tells the story of reggae, ska, rock steady, and other homegrown musical genres. Crea

The Scene: Grab your camera before heading to this scenic beach bar. Not only is Rick's Café known as one of the best places to watch a sunset in the

Set atop a windy bluff east of Montego Bay, this 18th-century manse is not only beautiful and famous—it’s also haunted. The ghost is said to be Annie

For the past seven years, The Jungle, run by the five charismatic Wallace brothers, has been known as the place to dance in Negril—and you never know

The last unspoiled portion of the coast lies to the south, surrounding this beach. Though the sandy stretch itself isn’t as pretty as those in the nor

This legendary recording studio where Bob Marley recorded anthems like “Redemption Song” and “One Love” also functions as a music shop that sells LP’s

Skip the crowds at the Dunns River waterfalls. Hidden away on a cattle and horse farm, YS Falls is a spectacular series of seven tiers that plunge thr

Zion Bus Line takes passengers on a musical journey to the place where Bob Marley, Jamaica’s most famous native son, was born and raised: the village