Ocho Rios (Spanish for “Eight Rivers”) occupies about four miles on the northeast coast of Jamaica and is home to many spectacular waterfalls, nature trails, and lush greenery. Once a fishing village and banana exporter located east of Montego Bay, today it is a well-frequented Jamaica vacation spot with a cruise ship port and all inclusive hotels set on pristine beaches.

More so than Jamaica travel destinations Montego Bay or Negril, Ocho Rios hotels consist mostly of all-inclusive resorts that range from small and intimate to larger in size. Couples searching for an adults-only vibe stay at Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa or the elegant and romantic Royal Plantation Ocho Rios further to the east. For a more family-friendly atmosphere, Beaches Boscobel and its pirate water park, also to the east, is the perfect place to stay with children who need extra supervision. Finally, the Jamaica Inn, set on Sandy Beach Bay, is a storied property that offers a more intimate atmosphere worthy of the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Noel Coward.