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trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Sandals: Ocho Rios and Dunns River

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:11:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author newwahm - I have been to the Sandals in St. Lucia and can say that I was looking forward to the "Sandals, All Inclusive" atmosphere once again when I booked my trip to Sandals Ocho Rios. I initially chose the Ocho Rios resort because it was the cheapest in price...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Could be fun . . . but beware

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:12:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aratacpa - My husband and I just recently returned from a cruise that featured Ocho Rios, Jamaica as one of its ports of call. When I booked my cruise, this was the number one port I looked forward to. I have always dreamed of vacationing in Jamaica, so I never...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Armed Guards Needed! INQUIRE WITHIN ! ! !

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 19:59:25 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author scannerusa - Holy Cow!!! Aggressive does not even do justice to the description of how you are nearly physically manhandled by the vendors in Ocho Rios. The constant panhandling, offers of marijuana and other seedy things was repulsive. NEVER AGAIN will my wife and I...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Sandals Dunn's River, Ocho Rios, Jamiaca

Wed, 31 May 2006 17:44:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sisexton - My wife and I spent a week at Sandals Dunn's River Resort, now called Sandals Dunn's River Villagio, in May of 2004. Out of the 7 days we were there, it rained 5 of them. Upon arrival, they greeted us with cool, lemon water soaked towels and the check-in...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Visit Dunns Falls

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:17:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chris007 - We bought a round trip ride on the mini bus for $8 U.S. each. ( A taxi for the same ride was $60 for the carload according to the posted prices.) Had 2 hours at the falls which was plenty of time. Admission to the falls was $15 U.S. plus a tip for the...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Beaches Boscobel...Not worth a bucket of warm spit

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 01:00:08 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author indianabound - Now, I have read the reviews that have been written, and I have come to 2 conclusions: they are written by people that were formerly shut ins, or they are employees of Beaches. The fun really begins at the airport, where you arrive at the luggage...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Sunset Jamaica Grande vacation

Tue, 31 May 2005 00:52:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eightyrods - I went here with my family of two girls, ages 6 & 11 for 5 days. Too short. All the stuff about Dunn's Falls and the beach has been gone over and I agree with the positive reviews - even the 6 year old climbed the falls, assisted by a very over...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: NEVER returning to Ocho Rios

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 16:32:49 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fatnsassy - Safety: Our very first day in Ocho, we were the ONLY non locals walking through town, which means we were Primary Bait. We were approached every 5 minutes. People would not leave us alone. Everyone that was nice to us wanted money from us. I didn't...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: This trip was VERY disappointing!!!!

Sun, 17 Apr 2005 14:47:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jianren - I just returned from 7 days in Ocho Rios(April, 2005) and was soooooooo happy to be leaving. Why.....read on.... My girlfriend and I stayed in the Crane Ridge resort which must be where the wealthy Jamaicans go on vacation because most of the guests...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Innocents Abroad at Dunn's River Falls

Sat, 12 Mar 2005 19:11:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WhtdoIKnow - Being a true account of our ascent and safe return at the cataract at Dunn's River in the parish of St Ann in the county of Middlesex on the blessed island of Jamaica - the fifth of March in the year of our Lord two thousand and five . Just...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Ocho Rios???

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:23:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ttopka - I stayed at the Beaches resort and had my wedding there on site. My husband and I did not like the resort. The housekeeping was not good. We called 6 times to get something cleaned up in our room. They never gave me the wedding gift that I was supposed...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios

Tue, 7 Dec 2004 16:37:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clintleung - One of the ports of call for our Royal Caribbean cruiseship during the week of November 28/04 was Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Probably the most famous site in the region is Dunn's River Falls and we chose to tour it on our own rather than through one of the...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Ocho Rios: What to see and what to avoid!

Sat, 13 Mar 2004 10:48:56 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author modernmarvel - We visited Ocho Rios for a day in March 2004. THE PIER If you come in on a cruise ship - the first thing you will see is the pier. There are two places to dock - we came in on the "James Bond" pier, which was in the movie Dr. No. The walk to...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Not exactly Spring Break, but a nice trip nonetheless...

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 00:37:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author copgirl112 - My friend and I found ourselves with some extra cash one January and decided on a quick trip before heading back to our respective colleges. My mother is a travel agent so we got a great deal with a very reputable travel company. We left early in the...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Ocho Rios, The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 11:45:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - I have been to Jamaica four times now. It has been for pleasure at a couple of inclusive resorts and twice doing missionary work in some very, very poor parts of the Jamaica. My wife and I, along with two of our girls, worked mostly with deformed and hand...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Sandals Dunns River - Great Resort but with only a few minor issues

Fri, 29 Aug 2003 16:31:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sbernste - I have to admit that reading a lot of reviews about Jamaica gave me a pre-conceived notion of how I...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: A week at Beaches Grande Sport, Ocho Rios

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:51:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jif101 - Highlights: At the risk of sounding monotonous, Dunns River Falls is definitely a MUST do. I...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Beaches Grand Sport, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.... AMAZING!

Sun, 20 Jul 2003 19:27:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author oil89 - Last September, I graduated from High School. It was a great time, topped off with amazing news stra...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Welcome To Jamaica Mon! Sandals Dunn's River Falls

Fri, 11 Jul 2003 22:56:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author antybean - My husband and I stayed at Sandals Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica for our honeymoon from 6/10/02 – 6/17/02. This was our first experience with an all-inclusive resort. We booked a honeymoon penthouse suite which had 2 full...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Couples Ochos Rios - A wonderful time

Wed, 7 May 2003 13:41:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author georgia_flower - Where to start? First off, I'm 28 and my husband is 29. This is a vacation we planned to relax and have some fun. It was our first to Jamaica and our first all-inclusive. We did do the Couples double take program and spent 3 nights at Ochos Rios and 3...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Dunn's River Falls

Wed, 30 Apr 2003 10:43:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author allison83 - When my husband and I honeymooned in Jamaica last year, we were uncertain if we were going to take part in Dunn's River Falls. Our travel agent told us it was a lot of fun and she would recommend it. A friend of ours that had been just a few weeks...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Couples Ocho Rios March 2003 trip report

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:32:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lsuther1 - Day 1

We landed in Montego Bay a bit later than scheduled due to a flight delay in leaving Atlanta. As soon as we stepped off the plane, we knew we were out of the snow and cold. The 80 degree weather and the sound of Jamaican music and songs...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Ocho Rios from a cruise ship

Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:33:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lretz - My husband & I sailed on the Carnival Cruise Ship Imagination from Miami, Florida on March 22, 2003. One of our destinations was Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Before going on the cruise, I researched the excursion options through Carnival's web site,...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: Grand Lido: Sans Souci - Ocho Rios - PARADISE!!!!!

Sat, 1 Mar 2003 20:37:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author autumn840 - Upon entering Sans Souci you are overwhelmed by the magnificent beauty of the resort's lush green flora, waterfalls, and architecture that surprisingly is not a mirror image of the major all-inclusive resorts. Greeted by staff with piping hot almond...

trvl-Dest-Caribbean-Jamaica-Ocho Rios: The Royal Plantation Treats You Like Royalty!

Fri, 24 Jan 2003 22:58:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dianecarlson - My husband and I just returned from a week at the Royal Plantation Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. I must admit, I was truly skeptical about going to Jamaica as I had read some nasty reviews and had heard the people were less than friendly. This...