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Jamaica is a large island and offers many possibilities. It is very important for Jamaica to know beforehand what you want to do and where you should stay. This prevents you from being on the bus for days during the trip. With this blog we explain our most ideal place to combine the chill beach days and the coolest excursions.

MONTEGO BAY, NEGRIL, OCHO RIOS and KINGSTON

After a flight of 11 hours you will reach the airport of Montego bay. We stayed 7 nights in the city of Ocho Rios, which is a 2-hour drive from Montego Bay airport.
Jamaica has less than 3 million inhabitants. The majority of them live in the capital Kingston. This is located in the south-east of the island. The most touristy places are Montego Bay in the north-west, Negril in the west, Ocho Rios on the north-east side. Ocho Rios is the perfect base to discover the most beautiful places on the island. Most sights are in the east at Port Antonio. For that reason we have chosen to stay in Ocho Rios. After an 11 hour flight it is still a long way to Ocho Rios, but if you want to go out for several days, then you are 2 hours less by bus from Ocho Rios traveling to Montego Bay.

RIU OCHO RIOS

Do you want to relax optimally in a beautiful resort that is also located on a beautiful beach? Choose RIU Ocho Rios!
This accommodation is all inclusive. Nothing has to be here, anything is allowed. There are various restaurants, bars and swimming pools. There are many palm trees on the beach that supply you with fresh coconuts every day. Experience the relaxed vibe of Jamaica at RIU Ocho Rios!

Go to this website for more information about RIU Ocho Rios.

HOW MANY DAYS DO YOU NEED?

Ask yourself what you want to do and see. We were for 7 nights in Jamaica and chilled 3 days on the wonderful beach. The other 4 days we went out. Because of this we have only been able to see the East side (Port Antonio). One week was sufficient for this. Do you also want to explore the other side? Then stay for 16 days in Jamaica. For example, you can first stay 7 nights in Ocho Rios and then 7 nights in Negril.

Read which cool excursions we did in Jamaica.