LINKS

The official website of the Jamaica Tourist Board. For an overview of the best attractions on the island, go to the Association of Jamaica Attractions Ltd.

For other places to stay, the following hotels and villas are exceptional:

In Ocho Rios, Jamaica Inn is still the most charming small hotel. For a luxurious villa alternative, you will not find better than Prospect Villas, while High Hope is a B&B plus. For the Montego Bay area, Round Hill attracts a glittering crowd. Our personal favourite escapes are in Negril, where Tensing Pen offers incredible swimming, sunsets and atmosphere, and Jake’s in Treasure Beach has become a south coast legend.

Apart from the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls, there are some local attractions that should not be missed. Dolphin Cove offers a chance to swim with dolphins, while Chukka Caribbean offer a slew of exciting tours, including the recently unveiled dogsled (honestly) ride.

If you decide, like us, that Jamaica is a great place to live, the best realtor in Ocho Rios is Joan Marsh at Meldam.

The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is still developing (slowly), and is not well endowed with websites. However, the Costa Rica Tourism & Travel Bureau has lots of information on the country. For information on Puerto Viejo and its surroundings, Talamanca Discovery is informative.

There are 2 wonderful places to stay within walking distance of La casita: Cariblue is Italian owned and operated, while Costa de Papito is owned by an American married to a Tican. Both are set in fabulous grounds.

Again, if, like us, you think that Talamanca is a great place to live, our local agent Silvia Broussard at Mamakuna will be able to point you in the right direction.