Is Ocho Rios in Jamaica a nice place to spend a weeks vacation?

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flightpillow

It's very nice, the transfers is what hold alot of people back, you can rent a helicopter which is way faster

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stella39

On trip advisor it is getting mixed reviews. Go here to read the reviews and see some photos
http://www.tripadvisor.com
click on Caribbean than Jamaica search on hotel name

Good luck
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Francesca

I stayed there by myself for a month so forget about the scary part... its not (common sense applies of course... you are still in Jamaica)
If its a nice place to spend a vacation that depends entirely on what you are looking for. FP has a nice beach pretty close by (even if its pretty on the beach... the gate to enter it is like a block away) and its right in front of the cruise liner terminal so there is quite a lot of people and stuff to do during the day including shopping and restaurants and a lot of excursions like Dunn rivers or fern gully, there is a place where you can go and swim with dolphins and sharks another to go horse riding.. lot to do
What i don't like much of that side its the night life.... the only place you will go to is margaritaville that is open only 3 nights per week... there are a couple of other clubs but its not places where tourist go (and don't know if you like dancehall anyway)
If you are a day person that loves the beach and nature... you'll have a great week if you are looking for nightlife then you are better off in Negril

Ocho Rios is a very toursity area of Jamaica mixed with the locals. It is not a city and the people as most Jamaicans are very friendly.

Depending on the type of vacation you are looking for if beach and sun is what you want then consider Negril.

Ocho Rios has the famous Dunns river Falls and

There is Port Antonio where you can enjoy the country without the toursim

http://www.portantoniojamaica.com/guest-houses.html

Check out this price
http://www.redweek.com/resort/P120?utm_source=posting-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=resort

Kailee

Ocho Rios is not scary at all. If you're going to be scared of Ocho Rios then you'd be afraid of your own shadow. It's a lovely town (one of my favourite here) and there's plenty to do. The resorts are beautiful. Come and have fun :-)

maivas229

Ocho Rios is a lovely place.It is a great tourist resort.Lots of night life and beautiful hotels.I love Ocho Rios.You will enjoy it.

jimobasa

Yes Ocho Rios is a recognised tourist area (where you are reasonably safe) as opposed to a non-tourist area where anything might happen. The only problem with Jamaica is the higglers (street traders) who can be very persistent. Many folk living in Kingston dream of one day being able to move to a place like Ocho Rios - much quieter and the city and very beautiful. The nearest city to Ocho Rios is Montego Bay which can be a bit scary even for someone like me who has been to Jamaica several times (to visit family).

no dont worry. och rios is beautiful.dont just look at pictures but experience it for yourself. the hotels are wonderful with every thing you need, yes everything. the people are extemely friendly and the beaches are wonderful.
i have been their several times.

Johnny T

8 Rivers is very nice - safe as any major city in the US. If you stay there, be sure to check out Dunn's River Falls, major tourist attraction. Even better is the blue hole - local swimming hole, absolutely beautiful. However, the absolute best place to visit in Jama is Negril by far. Best beaches, the best people, the best restraunts and 100% completely safe. Of course you may be pestered to buy crap from the local merchants like anywhere else, the whole attitude in Negril is different from the rest of the country, very laid back, hippy like. Go to NEGRIL!! you won't regret it.

mrs b

Yes it is a nice place to visit and u will be safe.

Tiffany

I am getting married there in August..I heard great things about Jamica!
Good luck finding out what you need!! Also have fun if you end up going!!
:)

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