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There is no better way to learn Jamaica than to pick up a renta car and begin navigating you ways around. Helena and Shannon do just this and realise that with every road trip comes an adventure worth remembering. Their trip begins in Portland and Ends in Oracabessa where they meet a very unusual salesman...

CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES - RIVER TUBING @ White River

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CHUKKA, White River has a number of soft adventure tours to choose from.
River Tubing is one of them.
It all begins with an orientation at the Spanish Bridge, then its all downstream from there.
Its a cool calm ride for the most part, with lots of back and forth chatter between the guide and the visitors.
But when you least expect it - there are mild rapids that send the tubes twisting and flying through - just for a change of pace.
There is also a handy pit stop for a quick taste of Jamaican Jerk as well as a vine swing and jump off point before the end of the tour.
www.chukkacaribbean.com

CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES - CANOPY TOUR @ White River

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CHUKKA, White River offers the Canopy Tour in various locations on the island.
But the one that is conducted in White River is a mild version of a full Canopy Tour - as an introduction of sorts, but also as a combination package that can accompany any two other tours offered at this location.

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CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES - JEEP SAFARI to DUNNS Waterfalls

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Discover Jamaica something about Jamaica by doing this Jeep Safari Tour... No, not what you're thinking if you thought it was about the rolling hills, lush green fern gullies or tiny interior communities. But yes to all that, however the discovery in question is what you learn from the Tour Guide... He tells of the Country's History from the time Columbus arrived to the changes that have occured on the island to present date. He stops along the roadside to pull from medicinal plants and demonstrates how the island's natural cures work. The Trip ends with a climb of Dunns River. Its a long day well spent.
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CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES - Dunns Waterfalls

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This is the Number One Tour in Jamaica if the title goes out to the Tour that is most frequented by visitors to the island.
Just about every cruise ship passenger that dock in Ocho Rios comes here. And in cruiseship season that means thousands of daily visitors.
Its an easy climb and loaded with so many photo ops that the visitors love. Going to Jamaica and not visiting Dunns river falls is like going to the United States and not ever eating a hamburger.

Main St Ocho Rios
876-974-2200
www.chukkacaribbean.com

The OCHO RIOS CRAFT MARKET

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Local legend says that a long time ago (maybe 30 years ago) the then Government of Jamaica had commissioned Sculptors and Painters from Africa to share there knowlege with the Jamaican artists. And it is for this reason that the most common figurines found are of african giraffes.
The hassle you get from the vendors in the market can prevent you from getting to see what the best have to offer. So it takes a bit of insistance to say that you know where you are going and you dont really need assistance.
You will realise that the artists found here are pretty good at what they do.


Every Tourist Town in Jamaica is a Tourist Trap. Let this be clearly understood - where the hustlers on the streets believe that they are doing legitimate work by hassling visitors, and that sort of thing. It is a tale of two cities where you can be in an all-inclusive environment with no hassle from hustlers, or you can go against the grain and venture out into the other city - the one the tourist board will never promote. You are pretty much on your own, but for some like IRINA - they won't have it any other way...

SUNSET JAMAICA GRANDE Resort & Spa, Ocho Rios

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If the all day, all night free bars, open buffet meals and on-property water park might be your thing. This this is definitely the place for you.
Its still located on a beachfront where you can watch the gigantic cruise ships come and go as you soak in the rays of the yellow Jamaican sun.
But for getting away to other parts of the town or island, just check out the tour desk and see what is being offered. Ocho Rios happens to be the number one "attractions" destination in Jamaica, so there is a lot to choose from. 

www.sunsetjamaicagrande.com

SCOTCHIE'S JERK

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Jerk Centres have always been a rustic sort of experience in Jamaica - with people crowding around counters, smoke filled rooms and people eating while standing because it was mostly either a roadside or street dive sort of deal.
Try out the saucages along with the Jerk Chicken or Pork and as many sides that you can accommodate. The ambience is worth mentioning - because you will want to sit around their gardens and enjoy the food. Its a rustic, calm and heavenly experience for sure.

Day on the Sea in Ocho Rios with Solomon ...

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an inconclusive day in Ocho Rios...

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