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Fun for Everyone at Beaches Ocho Rios
For family time fun, there's a scuba diving program. Kids and adults can get certified through the PADI International program, and there are unlimited dives for certified divers. You can also enjoy kayaking, Hobie cats, snorkeling, windsurfing, aqua-trikes, and paddle boarding. There are land sports, too, such as basketball, shuffleboard, and outdoor chess. Enjoy theme nights, like family bonfire on the beach, family fashion fiesta, and Caribbean street party.
Other Activities near Beaches Ocho Rios
While there is plenty to do at the resort, Ocho Rios has many off-site attractions as well. Two popular nearby locations I visited are Dunn’s River Falls and Rainforest Adventures Mystic Mountain. These excursions are conveniently located and bookable at the resort with the Island Routes Caribbean Adventure desk (visit islandroutes.com for more information).
Dunn's River Falls is a beautiful setting where you can climb a series of waterfalls that span about 900 feet. You have to form a human chain to do so, and the guides promote fun side activities, like a rockslide at one level and a pool plunge at another. While the park allows children as young as 4 to climb, it’s not something I recommend. The climb is challenging at points, and the potential for accidents is there. Use your discretion. For more information, visit dunnsriverfallsja.com.
Rainforest Adventures Mystic Mountain is a small amusement park with a chairlift, ziplining, and a Jamaican "bobsled" (roller coaster). The ziplining includes five ziplines and a 100-foot abseil drop. There’s a waterslide, small pool, restaurant, and viewing tower at the top. Kids have to be at least 46 inches tall to ride the slide and at least 5 year old to zipline. The skyride through the rainforest is stunning. As for the rest, I gave up thrill-seeking when I became a parent, but if leaping off platforms is your thing, you’ll enjoy it. I wouldn't recommend 5-year-olds should zipline, but here again, it’s a personal decision. The 9-year-old in my group handled it all like a pro. In fact, she was my inspiration to leap. Learn more at rainforestadventure.com.
Getting to Beaches Ocho Rios
You can fly into Montego Bay Airport and visit the Sandals Resort Lounge where you can freshen up and have a snack. The resort provides transportation from the airport. Be forewarned that it’s a two-hour trip, which is the one downside. But they do their best to make you comfortable with a cooler full of drinks and your first taste of Jamaica’s luscious fresh fruit. There is a newly renovated airport nearby, Ian Fleming International Airport, so be sure to check for flights there first.
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