8 days in Jamaica Itinerary

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Dunn's River Falls and Park and Horseback Riding Tours. Change things up with a short trip to Bob Marley Museum in St. Ann's Bay (about 1h 15 min away). Pack the 7th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Rainforest Adventures. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Blue Hole, witness a stunning natural landmark at Firewater Mineral Healing Spring, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Fern Gully.

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Dallas, USA to Ocho Rios is an approximately 7-hour flight. Traveling from Dallas to Ocho Rios, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In June, daytime highs in Ocho Rios are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 78°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Negril.

Once Jamaica's hidden gem, Negril has significantly expanded its infrastructure without losing its casual way of life.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Negril Cliffs, then kick back and relax at Seven Mile Beach, and then have fun at Dee's Tropical Paint Parties.

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Drive from Ocho Rios to Negril in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Montego Bay.

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.

Bring the kids along to Doctor's Cave Beach and Nature & Wildlife Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Montego Bay: YS Falls (in Saint Elizabeth Parish) and Original Mayfield Falls Jamaica (in Pennycooke). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Rose Hall Great House, play a few rounds at Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, and steep yourself in history at The Cage.

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You can drive from Negril to Montego Bay in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 91°F in June, and nighttime lows around 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can fly back home.