5 days in Jamaica Itinerary

The second largest city in Jamaica, Montego Bay boasts an international airport and a major cruise-line terminal, so it regularly receives a big influx of visitors to the island.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): stroll through Rocklands Bird Sanctuary ( Montego Bay) and then tee off at Tryall Golf Course. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Doctor's Cave Beach, then admire the striking features of Rose Hall Great House, and then shop like a local with Cinnamon Hill Golf Course.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Montego Bay trip planner.

Columbia, USA to Montego Bay is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from Columbia in June, expect a bit warmer with lows of 77°F in Montego Bay. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ocho Rios.

A trip to Ocho Rios, the tourist hub of Saint Ann Parish, offers travelers a staggering amount of activities and cultural attractions.

On the 24th (Sat), admire the sheer force of Blue Hole, then take in the dramatic scenery at Dunn's River Falls and Park, then stop by Jewels & Time Duty Free Jewelers, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Firewater Mineral Healing Spring. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Bob Marley Museum, and then get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Ocho Rios online trip builder.

Getting from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Ocho Rios are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 78°F. On the 26th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.