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Ocho Rios Tours.org Jamaica


poppy234

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Hi,

Was in Jamica recently and had a wonderful day booking with knowjamaica.com..Marva is wonderful and will do whatever you would like to do for the day and the price is right. Have a great time in Jamaica, we sure did

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This was my first cruise. This ship is so pretty, and not as crowded as the larger ones. There was still plenty to do, and it is easy to find everything. I strongly recommend RCL in general. This experience truly hooked me into the idea of cruising. I imagined I would have fun, but I thought I may get bored. Oh, was I wrong! I barely slept! Don't get me wrong, you can relax, but there is so much to do. It was family oriented, but you could still "have fun". The casino is addictive, and the drinks are awesome! You don't have to worry about driving back and forth anywhere, or keeping up with money! It seems everyone on the ship is responsible; it's not like a big college party or anything. You can still take your kids. I can not say enough about this ship! Though Ocho Rios is surrounded by natural beauty—waterfalls, tropical gardens and jungled mountains—the town is little more than modern strip malls and shopping centers catering to tourists. You can easily tour the town on foot in an hour or so, and if shopping is what you’re after, everything is conveniently side by side on Main Street You’ll find banks, restaurants, the post office, Ocho Rios Craft Market and the Vegetable Market. The markets are lively fun, but be prepared to deal with aggressive vendors and lots of noise. Along the waterfront and within walking distance are high-rise resorts where you can swim, catch some rays and partake in your favorite water sport. The only historic site of interest is Ocho Rios Fort (near Reynolds Pier). The 17th-century structure has recently been renovated and contains two original cannons. One of the most popular attractions in Jamaica is Dunn’s River Falls, a 15-minute drive west of Ocho Rios. You can climb the natural steps to the top of the 600-ft/180-m tiered waterfall or just gaze at the falls from a viewing platform. The falls can be slippery—wear a swimsuit and tennis shoes or swim socks. Shopping for island-made products requires determination, shrewdness and a good eye. You’ll encounter many aggressive vendors along the way. This can be very intimidating if you’re not familiar with Jamaica. If you aren’t interested, a firm "No thank you" should suffice. Keep walking. If you do see something you like, expect to bargain: It is a time-honored tradition, always conducted with humor and mutual respect. Never pay a vendor the first asking price. For popular cruising destinations like Jamaica, where excursions are so integral to the cruise experience, it's definitely a good idea to pre-reserve excursions. All you need is a good tour guide which you can find with ochoriostours.org They offer guests the chance to pre-book shore excursions from home, so you're assured of a spot by the time you get on board. To avoid being left out in the cold pre-book shore excursions, a destination where excursions are very popular, especially active ones like biking, kayaking, and sightseeing. Pre book online via each of their website or fill out shore excursions booking forms that can be emailed to you.

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I haven't had any experience with the company you list.

We always book with http://www.karandastours.com/sightSeeing.html

We've had wonderful tours with wonderful drivers. Maureen (the mom) is very communicative and helpful. We feel 100% safe with them. Their vans are well maintained and modern. They will book you in one of their pre-arranged tours or create a custom tour for you. Our favorite so far has been Dunns River Falls + White River Tubing + botanical gardens tour.

Very reasonably priced. If you contact them, please tell them Dove from Las Vegas says hello.

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