Island adventures in Ocho Rios

• Ocho Rios, on the northern coast, is a natural haven of tropical flora and fauna. Shaw Park Gardens boasts cascading waterfalls and 250 species of birds, in addition to the regional foliage.
• This area is also home to Fern Gully, a three-mile long stretch of overgrown native ferns with some as tall as 30 feet.
• The beaches along Ocho Rios are nothing but spectacular. Dunn’s River Beach has limestone cliffs as a backdrop and is home to the infamous Dunn’s River Falls. Many visitors venture to climb the infamous waterfalls only to plunge into the turquoise waters below.
• The once home of the late British playwright Noel Coward is situated a few miles east of Ocho Rios. It is a quaint chalet atop a cliff overlooking the water – a truly postcard-perfect setting.
• The nearby Port Marina has several examples of 19th-century architecture including the former home of Jamaican lieutenant governor Henry Morgan. Also, there is a working plantation known as Brimmer Hall.