Falmouth Day Tours, Jamaica Sightseeing Tours, Jamaica

Falmouth Old Town

Visit the historic Town of Falmouth and view the 18^th century architecture and capture the moment on camera. Speak with the towns people and get in touch with Jamaican culture. Falmouth is known as one of the best preserved Georgian towns in the Caribbean. The town was founded by Thomas Reid in 1769 with wide streets laid out in a grid with water supply and public buildings. Falmouth port was the main shipping port for the flourishing sugar industry at the time and became a flourishing market center in Jamaica.

Good Hope Great House

Good Hope Plantation in Falmouth has been lovingly restored as a fabulous estate which has its history recorded from the 18^th Century, absolute gracious surroundings with today's contemporary comfort and conveniences. Sitting high in the lush secluded landscape of Cockpit Country stands an Eighteenth Century Great House named Good Hope. On 2,000 acres 600' above sea level, Good Hope is framed by dramatic blue-gray mountains and renowned for its exquisite gardens and country trails.

Greenwood Great House

The Barretts of Wimpole Street fame came to Jamaica in the 1660s and amassed great wealth from their sugar plantations. They built Greenwood in 1790 as a guest house. Both Greenwood and Barrett Hall, a couple miles up the hill behind it, once belonged to Richard Barrett, a leading planter in the island who was once Speaker of the Assembly and Custos of the parish of St. James.

Luminous Lagoon Glistening Waters

One of the world's largest concentrations of bio luminescent micro organisms exists at Luminous Lagoon at Glistening Waters in Falmouth, Jamaica. This lagoon, surrounded by mangroves, is home to microscopic organisms that emit a phosphorescent light when the water is agitated. Plan your trip for dusk and then take a boat ride onto the lagoon. As the water is disturbed, you'll see an eerie light illuminating the waters below.

Rose Hall Great House

Visit the Rose Hall Great House which is a classic 18^th century sugar plantation mansion built on the shores of Montego Bay in 1780. However, this is more than a pretty house, its last mistress, Annie Palmer (the White Witch of Rose Hall) is an infamous figure in Jamaican history and the house also tells her story. A practitioner of voodoo, the Haitian art of black magic, Palmer presided over her plantation and the slaves who worked it in a cruel and was met with a violent death in a slave uprising in 1831.

Beach in Falmouth

Relax on one of the many beaches in the historical town of Falmouth. The beaches are not far from the old town or the cruise ship pier. Take a break, and relax in peace and comfort while you soak up the Jamaican sunshine. The beaches have all the facilities that you come to expect including bars, beach chairs, showers, changing rooms and lifeguards. You can also enjoy some Jamaican cuisine and refreshment while you relax. Water sport activities are available including glass bottom boat ride, snorkelling, scuba diving, para sailing and deep sea fishing for those on longer trips.

Doctors Cave Beach

The Doctor's Cave legend began in 1920 when an article was published about the healing powers of the water that laps its shores. Sir Herbert Barker, a famous British Osteopath visited the beach and later published an article boosting it by declaring that the waters have curative powers and that he was restored to good health after bathing there. The rich and famous use to visit the bath to enjoy the healing powers of the water. Now you can enjoy spending a few hours on the popular Doctor's Cave Beach.

Shopping in Falmouth

Enjoy a shopping trip to Falmouth duty free shopping center, bars, restaurants and entertainment area close to the Port of Falmouth. Falmouth Port shops featured international brands, fine jewelry, designer boutiques, Duty Free Shops and gift shops. Where you will find the largest collection of gift items, t-shirts, craft items, wood carvings, liqueur, ceramics, Jamaican Rum, brand name jewelry and watches.

Gloucester Avenue (Hip Strip)

The "Hip Strip" or Gloucester Avenue is the place to be for anyone visiting Montego Bay. Montego Bay is the place to be for anyone visiting or living in Jamaica. The Hip Stip is home to about 13 Hotels, 60 shops (include duty free shops), money exchange, bars and restaurants. The Hip Strip also have two of the most popular beaches include the beach at Margaritaville Montego Bay and the world renowned Doctors Cave Beach. This is a great place to shop, for dinning, relaxing and entertainment.

Margaritaville Montego Bay

Hailed as the place to party on Montego Bay's 'Hip Strip' Gloucester Avenue, Margaritaville is perfect for anyone looking for exciting entertainment, a lively atmosphere and delicious food. Opened in January 1996 by Jamaican owners Brian Jardim and Ian Dear to appeal to both visitors and the demanding local clientele, Margaritaville has established itself as a must see for visitors to Montego Bay.

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