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Located on on the northern coast of Jamaica in the parish of Saint Ann, Ocho Rios is a popular destination for travelers as well as cruise ships. Perhaps Ocho Rios is best known for the Dunn’s River Falls which cascades down nearly 700 feet into the sea below and is fed by springs located in the hills high above. Ocho Rios also boasts some of the best resort hotels on the island in the Sandals Grande Ocho Ríos, the Sans Souci Couples Resort & Spa, as well as the Royal Plantation and The Blue House Luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn.

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A Charming Bed and Breakfast Inn Near Ocho Rios in Jamaica

July 18th, 2008 · No Comments

A Bed and Breakfast Inn is definitely not the right description for High Hope Estate, close to Ocho Rios. The term bed and breakfast is totally misleading, although that is the way some reviewers describe High Hope Estate. It is really a small intimate romantic inn, which isn’t expensive, but offers incredibly good value for money. The words affordable hotel describe it well, and much better than a cheap Jamaica Hotel, because that infers things that this elegant Italian Villa style property definitely is not. Affordable very much so, cheap - no way.

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Tags: Caribbean Destinations · Honeymoons · Jamaica · Ocho Rios · Romantic Getaways · Vacation Planning · Vacation Tips · Weddings · Western Caribbean

Luxury Bed and Breakfast Villa at Ocho Rios

June 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Why not try a bed and breakfast villa in Ocho Rios instead of a hotel when you go to Jamaica you could be pleasantly surprised by the quality and the hospitality.

A luxury villa could be on your shopping list for your holiday to Ocho Rios in Jamaica this year. The Blue House could be well worth reading about, as it describes itself as a luxury bed and breakfast villa, and yet it offers luxury lodging accommodation and a high level of hospitality.

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Tags: Caribbean Destinations · Jamaica · Ocho Rios · Vacation Planning · Vacation Tips · Western Caribbean

Honeymoons In Jamaica, Turn On The Romance

September 8th, 2007 · No Comments

A honeymoon in Jamaica must be the perfect way to seal your biggest day and what could be more luxurious than to set sail for your honeymoon in Jamaica on a Caribbean Island cruise? Luscious mountains, sparkling waterfalls and stunning sand beaches make this a true newlyweds paradise. For your honeymoon, you will probably want to be away from the usual tourist destinations and immerse yourself in luxury with the wide range of activities on offer or just to lie in the sun with your loved one.

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Tags: Caribbean Destinations · Jamaica · Montego Bay · Ocho Rios · Western Caribbean