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Montego Bay Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 |

A trip to Montego Bay

Not just a cheesy 1980s song, the birthplace of Bob Marley is one of the most popular tourist spots on the island of Jamaica. Though the garish cliché of the institutional beach resorts may be a put-off for some, there is much more than package deals and pina coladas to keep you occupied in Mo Bay. For the historian in the crew, Jamaica’s colonial history can be seen in the many rundown buildings in town, made all the more authentic by their neglect.

Flights to Montego Bay

Jamaica is a Caribbean island much favored by North Americans. Canadians and Americans flock to the island during the cold winter months at home. Montego Bay is the second city of Jamaica, but it certainly takes second place to no one when it comes to the yearly turnover of visitors. Most flights into Mo Bay during the months from December to February are charter flights, used to get frosty folks out of the snow banks and into their swimsuits. There are regular flights to Europe as well. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Montego Bay try Ebookers.

Arriving at Sangster International Airport, visitors will find all the amenities expected from a first class airport. The best way to get to where you’re gong is to take a taxi from the Arrivals terminal or if you’re one of the fortunate ones to be staying at a hotel with a shuttle service, just look for your name on a card.

Montego Bay


Sightseeing in Montego Bay

If you’re looking to defrag after a year’s work and want to be waited on hand and foot without lifting a finger or dealing with the hassle of handling money, an all-inclusive trip is probably for you. The bulk of the all-inclusive resorts are located on Doctor’s Cave and Cornwall beaches north of the city.

If you’re interested in a more local and authentic experience, head northeast along the coast and see the little villages nestled among banana plantations. For dedicated reggae fans, a pilgrimage to Nine Mile is a must, where you can visit the former home of reggae legend Bob Marley.

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Fun by night, eating, drinking and partying
If you’ve come for a party, you’ve come to the right place. Jamaicans love to live it up, and sometimes they don’t even require a bar or a dance floor to get down. Impromptu jump-ups are commonplace, with the rum spilling from glasses in the middle of the street.

Seafood is a staple here, and expect some tasty treats fresh from the waters around the island. The other staple food of Jamaica is jerk chicken, readily available and incontestably delicious; and best accompanied with a rum-based drink.

Fun by day – shopping and activities
Mo Bay is not exactly a shopper’s Valhalla, with much of the market fare geared for tourists, though lovers of kitsch should be able to dig up some prime gear. When in a place lie Mo Bay, the best thing to do is hit the road and take in the beautiful sights along the north coast. Keep your eyes open and the speed down however as the locals have reputations for driving carelessly.


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