| Discovery Bay, a town in Saint Ann Parish in Jamaica, | | | | enjoy a family picnic in the surroundings. |
| is one of the most sought out natural attractions in | | | | Then there is the Dolphin Cove, which is definitely |
| Jamaica. It is a land characterized by magnificent hills, | | | | worth checking out. As the name suggests, it is a |
| crystal clear streams and dramatic landscapes. The | | | | marine amusement part perfect for a family outing. It |
| area gets its name from the fact that it is here that | | | | is located near the Dunn’s River Falls and here |
| Christopher Columbus is believed to have landed in | | | | you can swim with dolphins, and if you are |
| 1494. | | | | adventurous enough, even swim with the sharks. |
| Where to stay? | | | | Besides, you can captain your own mini-boat or take |
| While you can stay in a hotel, a better option can be | | | | a glass-bottom kayaking trip to see the marine life of |
| to rent an exclusive Jamaican villa, cottage, condo, | | | | the Caribbean Sea. |
| apartment or studio. This is because Jamaica is the | | | | Discovery Bay also provides convenient access to |
| birthplace of the concept of the all-inclusive resorts | | | | some of the best beaches on the north shore of |
| and so while you are here, you can stay in one and | | | | Jamaica. You can splash in the water, laze away the |
| get a first hand experience of why these are so | | | | hours in a hammock, build sand castles with your kids, |
| popular. These vacation homes are fully staffed and | | | | or go kayaking, diving or white water rafting. Most |
| provide all services which you would normally | | | | beaches are lined with eateries and so if you are |
| associate with a hotel and so there is no need to | | | | hungry, you can catch a bite of the local delicacies |
| worry that you would have to take care of the daily | | | | without having to venture out far. |
| chores yourself. All you have to do is sit back and | | | | Jamaica is also known for its rum and so while |
| relax and explore Discovery Bay and what the rest | | | | there, you can also check out some of the working |
| of the island has to offer. | | | | plantations there. One plantation worth a mention is |
| Activities in and around Discovery Bay | | | | Prospect Plantation, which you can explore on |
| The main attraction here is Ocho Rios, a scenic town, | | | | horseback and discover numerous scenic trails. |
| which hosts the Dunn’s River Falls. The | | | | The golf enthusiasts will not be disappointed. |
| scintillating waterfall is a sight to behold and it has | | | | Discovery Bay is well connected to some of the best |
| steps leading up to the top from where you can | | | | golf courses in Jamaica, including the SuperClubs Golf |
| take in the spectacular views of the surroundings. If | | | | Club. |
| you wish, you can also splash in the waters and | | | | |