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Just two hours from Montego Bay lies Ocho Rios, another popular resort destination. This destination is also popular with cruise ships, and passengers make day-long stops at several interesting sights.
Outside the village of Epworth, near Ocho Rios, lies the Annandale Great House. Built in 1970, it is far from the oldest house on the island but beautiful nonetheless. Here you can see one of Jamaica's top antiques collections and relax with an afternoon cup of tea. Nearby is also the birthplace of one of the most famous and influential natives of Jamaica, Marcus Garvey.
What reggae fan could pass up a visit to the Bob Marley Mausoleum? In Nine Miles, you'll find the final resting place of this famous star, as well as his birthplace. In the hills near the city of St. Ann, you may even meet Marley's family and friends on your visit.
One popular way to visit the Graceland of reggae is to take Chukka Cove's Zion Bus Line, a bus tour specifically for adult reggae fans. This ride is a tour of the gorgeous scenery and rural locale of St. Ann and includes complimentary drinks. However, the tour is limited to individuals over 18.
Visitors hoping to experience the picturesque sights and adventurous personality of Jamaica can take in the Green Grotto Caves. They are said to have served as a haven for 18th century slaves running away from their plantation. Easily accessible, they are made up of a series of interconnected passages and chambers, light holes and geological features. Don't miss the rock formations at the Grotto Lake in the innermost cavern.
Fans of the James Bond series can visit Goldeneye, the estate on which Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond novels. Built in 1946, visitors to Fleming's home included Truman Capote, Graham Greene, and Noel Coward, whose Firefly plantation is next door. Visitors can see some memorabilia, most notably Fleming's writing desk. Coward's plantation remains mostly untouched since his death in 1973 and is open to tourists.
Museum-goers can take in the Coyoba River Garden and Museum, which lies on a lush garden and contains Jamaican artifacts. Coyoba is the Arawak word for paradise, and this museum is a small repository for small Jamaican relics such as 16th-century maps, slave shackles and other historical items.
Or visit the famous waterfalls of Dunn's River Falls, visited by about one million people annually. Dunn's River is an area famous for its natural beauty, where the ice-cold river meets the warm Caribbean Sea in an explosion of natural phenomena. The area is safe and popular for swimming, rock climbing along the falls, and nature watching.
No matter what your interests are, Jamaica is home to a wealth of sights and attractions, ensuring sights to suit every visitor.
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