Ocho Rios and around
With its high-rise blocks, buzzing jet skis and duty-free
stores, the classic resort town of Ocho Rios typifies the
commercial feel of Jamaica's north coast. Home to a wealth of
managed attractions - from the famous Dunn's River Falls to
Dolphin Cove and a couple of lovely botanical gardens
- the town is geared to the needs of cruise shippers and beach
vacationers. East of town, the quiet coastal villages of
Oracabessa and Port Maria boast a funky beach club
and Noel Coward's former home, while west of town hotels line the
shore at the resort-oriented coastal sprawls of Runaway Bay
and Discovery Bay . The lush St Ann hills hold one of
Jamaica's major draws, the Bob Marley Mausoleum at the
singer's birthplace, Nine Mile.
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