Just so you know we had a wonderful time in Negril. The weather was perfect...lots of sun & warm breezes. Everyone truly went out of their way to make this trip one of the BEST. The food on the buffet was very good...[MORE]
Shopping
Across the street from Legends you will find a wonderful selection of fine shops for duty free items, crafts and souvenirs in Times Square, Negril’s premier shopping plaza. Within a five minute walk from Legends are open-air crafts markets where cultural Jamaican Art can be experienced and purchased at its finest. The Village Center, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and water sports centers offering snorkeling, scuba and every aquatic sport imaginable are also anywhere between a 2-10 minute walk from Legends.
Bloody Bay
This is the most northerly bay on the Negril coastline, and can be accessed by way of small dirt roads off the main boulevard. In the 18th Century it was a haven for pirates. Jack Rackam, "Calico Jack", named for his penchant for calico underwear, and his bloodthirsty women pirates, Anne Bonney and Mary Read, frequented the area and were captured by the British in 1720. The Bay is said to be named, not for the pirates' exploits, but for the whalers who butchered their catches in the waters, to make perfume, oil and other materials for sale at the main ports of the time.
Booby Cay
This small island, situated off the coast of Negril, is a popular destination for water sports operators. It was used for the filming of Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues under the Sea". The island was probably named after the booby bird, a tern that breeds in the cays off the island after spending most of the year out to sea. One of the most beautiful and untouched coral reefs of the Caribbean surround this tiny paradise, whose colorful treasures can be explored freely by the most inexperienced snorkeler or the most avid scuba diver alike.
Mayfield Falls
A breathtaking drive up into rugged hill country, to a valley that time forgot. This delicacy is only a 46-minute drive from Negril. "Falls Walking" is a hike right up the slowly rushing falls themselves through virgin rain forest with naturally-formed swimming "pools" and cascades to bathe in. An open air bamboo bar and restaurant are at the base. Water shoes and bathing attire are recommended.
Negril Lighthouse
Located on the Western end of Negril, the lighthouse is a landmark and served as an important warning for sailors of old who ventured to close to the reefs at night or during stormy weather. The concrete tower is 66 feet tall and the light is elevated 100 feet above sea level.
Roaring River
This is a favorite site for nature lovers. Situated at Shrewsbury Estate (a former british plantation which is an experience in itself) near Petersfield, this beauty spot is still largely unspoiled. Water gushes up from the ground and flows to join other mountain streams. There is an old stone aqueduct that takes off some of the water. In the side of the cliff is the renowned Roaring River cave, the mouth of a subterranean passage. The cave may be explored, and if you are lucky, you will catch locals that play music on rocks with bamboo inside the cave (the acoustics are great). The brave can go for a dip in the "Blue Hole" which is said to have natural healing powers. The waters in the cave and spring are said to be high in uranium content. Stop by the LTD spice farm. This Is A 1/2 Day Trip.
Whitehall Great House on Horseback
The Whitehall Great House makes an interesting trip by horseback. The old mansion was the plantation house for the Whitehall property. It is now in ruins, destroyed by fire in 1985. The site has a breathtaking view of the Negril coastline and the Great Morass.
West End Cliffs
Just a taxi ride away are the spectacular West End Cliffs, horseback riding, mountain springs and caves, easily reached from either of our Negril resorts.
YS Falls
These gorgeous cascading falls are located near the beginning of the "Bamboo Highway", on a privately owned working farm. A terrific day-trip is to be had, taking the coast road along the south coast through quaint fishing villages. The falls are reached by way of tractor-tram through lovely fields and accessed by an easy hike up a pathway alongside the falls. Rope swings are available in spots, to swing tarzan-like, dropping into the river. Near the top is a place you can dive underwater and emerge into caves that are under the waterfalls (allow one of the locals to guide you for this). This Is A Day Trip.
Dunn's River Falls
Dunns River Falls has appeared on numerous tourism posters and guides throughout the years. The falls are almost always crawling with human chains attempting to scale the rounded face. The falls lie about two miles west of Ocho Rios, about 3 hours from Negril. The falls themselves lie inside a beautifully maintained park area. Two separate fees will be charged. One will be an entrance fee to the park another if you actually want to climb the falls or swim in the river. You may attempt to scale the falls solo or you can wait for a guide who knows the best foot holds. The park is in a maintained rainforest spotted here and there with tree ferns and orchids. Wooden pathways keep trampling feet off the plants. A small food stand is maintained as well as a hair braiding booth. Swimming, climbing, or just enjoying the view, Dunns River Falls are quite nice.
Bob Marley Museum
The Bob Marley Museum in Kingston is the former home of the Honorable Robert Nesta Marley, O. M. (Affectionately, called 'Bob'). This was where Bob, Bunny (Wailer) and Peter (Tosh) spent most of their time, and where the Tuff Gong Recording Studio was first built. Through artifacts, memorabilia, numerous writings, photographs and other head-turning mementos, the Bob Marley Museum portrays the life and achievements of this phenomenal Rastaman. Souvenirs of 'The Gong' can be purchased at the sales office while you enjoy the Queen of Sheba snack bar serving some of Bob’s favourites: all-natural fruits and juices.
Nine Mile Birthplace and Tomb of Bob Marley
Nine Mile, situated high in the mountains is a small friendly village tucked away in the parish of St. Ann. This quaint hamlet is known as the birthplace of Bob Marley. And it is in this very same place that he was later laid to rest. On your journey to Nine Mile you will enjoy breathtaking views while absorbing the natural beauty of the tranquil Jamaican countryside. Look out for the more than 200 species of flowering plants and indigenous trees.
Nine Mile is owned and operated by Bob's family. It is not unusual to find his mother, affectionately called Mother B, personally greeting visitors, sometimes even being persuaded to relate stories of her sons childhood.
Reggae Music
Reggae {reg'-ay} is a Jamaican musical style based on American soul music but with inverted rhythms and prominent bass lines. Many performers are rastafarians. The themes of reggae lyrics include Rastafari, political protest, and the 'rudie' (hooligan hero). Bob Marley (1945-81) and his group, the Wailers, were largely responsible for the widespread popularity of reggae. Reggae is a combination of traditional African rhythms, American rhythm and blues and indigenous Jamaican folk conventions. The synthetic style is strictly Jamaican and includes offbeat syncopations, up-stroke guitar strums, chanted vocal patterns and lyrics associated with the religious tradition of Rastafari.
Blue Mountains
These legendary mountains are one of Jamaica's most beautiful attractions. Unfortunately, most tourist do not make it far enough inland from the port cities to see these fascinating mountains.
Bamboo Avenue
This is a section of the coast road, commonly referred to as the A2, where the bamboo grows together to form a canopy; like an all natural tunnel.