The thought of a Jamaican vacation may make you think of lazy days on the beach and relaxing afternoons in a luxury Jamaica hotel. But there is much more to enjoy than this. Take a look at some of the suggestions below and consider incorporating them into your next trip.

Take a canopy tour

There are several ways to see what this stunning island has to offer when you leave your Jamaica luxury hotel in the morning. But none is as impressive as taking a jungle canopy tour. The idea is that you put on a harness and let yourself be hooked on a zip line. You take off and glide over the jungle, getting an amazing view of your location as you do so. You can do this in Montego Bay and also in Ocho Rios.

See Dunn’s River Falls

These are among the most famous and impressive waterfalls the world has to offer. They are unusual in that you are allowed to climb them; Although they reach a height of 180 meters, they do not cover that distance in a single fall. Instead, they have terraces, allowing climbing with the help of tour guides to reach the top safely. Without a doubt, it is a very different and attractive way to see the most famous falls in Jamaica.

do rafting

If you’re thinking about whitewater rafting, think again: this is a very different and much calmer proposition. The raft is created from several long bamboo sticks and has a seat built into one end. A guide will do all the hard work cruising along the Martha Brae River while taking in the scenery with a delicious fruit drink in one hand.

Order a well-deserved drink at Pelican Bar

This is arguably one of the most famous and beloved icons on the entire island. Although it was destroyed by a hurricane in 2004, it was rebuilt in a few months. This is an unusual bar in that you have to take a boat to get to it. It has the appearance of being in the middle of the sea, although there is a trusty shoal below propping it up. A thirty minute boat ride will drop you off at the steps of the bar, and then you can go inside and enjoy a drink and perhaps a meal as well, whilst looking out to sea. This is a memory you’ll take back to your luxury hotel in Jamaica and far beyond once you’re back home.

There are many delights waiting for you in Jamaica. No matter where on the island you choose to stay and which Jamaica luxury hotel you choose to base yourself, you won’t be far from some of the most accessible memorable attractions that make this vacation destination complete. From swinging through the trees to lazy river rafting, this Caribbean island has it all.