Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Destination overview
Jamaicans are experts in tourism, as witness the "export" of their expertise. More and more Jamaicans have branched out with hotels and resorts now based in The Bahamas and even Cuba. Foremost among these entrepreneurs are "Butch" Stewart of Sandals fame, John Issa of SuperClubs and Chris Blackwell, music mogul turned hotelier. In Jamaica itself, most of the action is concentrated in Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Negril, the Blue Mountains with its gourmet coffee, and Montego Bay.
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HOTELS
Somewhere 4-Bedroom - The unusually named Somewhere villa is situated atop a
bank overlooking the sea.
This is a spacious four bedroom
and four en suite bathroom villa with a large sitting room,
opening onto an extensive covered veranda allowing for comfortable
living both indoor and outdoor.
The villa has a private
Tower Cloisters - Tower Cloisters Resort Condominiums is one of the best
Condo hotels in the Ocho Rios resort area. The resort caters to
the tastes of discerning travelers from across the world. If
you are looking for privacy, tranquility, relaxation, comfort,
chilled fun and that all important feeling of a home away from
Turtle Beach Towers - Turtle Beach Towers is an apartment complex of four
towers, overlooking a large swimming pool, in a secure, gated
compound on the Ocho Rios Bay.
Studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom
apartments with balconies.
Apartments are unique, as they are
individually owned.
Every apartment has its own kitchen or
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All about Ocho Rios
Call it Ochee. Most everybody else does. Jamaica's No 2 tourist magnet is about 70 miles from Montego Bay and around the same distance from Kingston. Ocho Rios sounds like ochos rios, Spanish for eight rivers. A more likely name derivation is the co ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Couples Resorts Unveils A Whole New Resort
Miami, FL (June 19, 2008) - Couples Resorts is pleased to announce that upon completion of a $22 million renovation in December 2008, Couples Ocho Rios will reemerge as Couples Tower Isle. The new name is a historical reference to the resort's beginnings ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Royal Palm Villa tantalizes with special rates
Oracabessa, JAMAICA (February 6, 2008) - Much to travelers demands, Goldeneye, the Jamaican paradise that birthed James Bond's sexy adventures, is tantalizing travelers with special winter rates at its Royal Palm Villa now through March 31,2008. ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Couples Ocho Rios to Unveil New Hotel
Miami, FL (January 23, 2008) - Couples Resorts is pleased to announce plans for a US$15 million renovation of Jamaica's first all-inclusive, couples only resort, Couples Ocho Rios. ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2007
Summer Spruce-up Makes Winter So Cool at Royal Plantation
New York, New York, October 4, 2007? The Caribbean breeze brings fresh new changes to Royal Plantation Ocho Rios, Jamaica. ... continue