Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios

Advantages: Lots of different restaurants and bars
Disadvantages: hassle to buy ganja from the locals

...My husband and I got married at the jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios. This is a fantastic resort with lots of restaurants and bars. The chinese restaurant in particular is vey good although they do change the menu quite a lot so if you find something you really like it doesn't mean it will be on the menu again! The hotel rooms are nicely furnished but one of the best things is that you get free bath & body works toiletries ( shampoo, conditioner, body lotion etc )The only problem with All Inclusive hotels in Ocho Rios is that when the cruise ships come in, the american paying guests stay over and they will always get priority in the queue for the bar ( because they give big tips ) Other than that, you will be waited on hand and foot. Dunns river falls is an excellent trip from this resort as it is quite close by. You get to climb up... Read review

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Advantages: Total Luxury, Watersports, NO KIDS
Disadvantages: Shopping Trip - Not worth the grief

...Last month my wife and I spent a most memorable week at Couples, Ocho Rios. The whole resort was totally amazing, the staff were attentive, helpful and just couldn't do enough to make our holiday the most amazing experience! The resort itself had 5 restaurants ranging from a beach bar that served all sorts of snacks from nachos to jerk chicken to what were the strangest hot dogs my wife ever had in her life! Other choices of eateries were a very fancy french restaurant to the fantastic pasta eatery on a small pier over the sea, very romantic, especially by candlelight! The choice of watersports was fabulous, from Scuba diving (at no extra charge!), to waterskiing, snorkelling, even a sunset cruise and it was all included in the price! There were extras, but you aren't pushed into opting for any of these! The atmosphere was totally... Read review

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Advantages: No kids, loads to do
Disadvantages: American tourists, strange booking system for activites

..., and you should eat here at least once in the evenings to get a true taste of Jamaica. Mmmmm, jerk chicken, hot and spicy! Continental restaurant - standard European fare, nicely served in a pleasant atmosphere. Thankfully air-conditioned. (You may tell by now that I am fair skinned and wilt easily lol). French restaurant: this is formal dining at 2 sittings; you have to book and can only dine once per week (the only restriction we found on food and drink). Excellent 5 course banquet and piano music to accompany! The food is not exceptional in any of the restaurants - genuine foodie gourmets would be disappointed, but we found it good enough (my husband is a trained chef). There are two main bars: one next to the pool and main restaurant, and a piano bar where you can relax with a drink before dining in the Continental or French... Read review

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