It’s easy to find peace and tranquility in Jamaica. Commune with peasants; meditate by the rushing streams; and cool off in a natural pool in the forest. Nibble on juicy sugar cane and sweet mangoes,

and drink coconut water fresh from a palm tree. Listen to captivating storytellers and photograph a waterfall. Visit a pre-school and a working plantation, and sample Jamaican rum on a rum tour. Then toast the end of a perfect day.

Animal Farm

At this environmentally friendly farm, the main activity is agriculture, the rearing and breeding of birds.

Appleton Estate Rum Tour

Take a Journey through time, see how Rum is made.

Coyaba River Garden & Mahoe Falls

A spectacular limestone waterfall with views of the coast, water gardens, exquisite Jamaican Spanish architecture, a natural aquarium and a museum of island history.

Cranbrook Flower Forest

An eco-tourism attraction, Cranbrook boasts exotic tropical gardens, water pools, rain forest, Heritage tour and a hiking trail.

Croydon in the Mountains

The birthplace of Samuel Sharpe, national hero who gave his life to fight slavery. Tour includes a barbequed lunch.

Prospect Plantation

A tractor-drawn jitney travels through Prospect Plantation, one of Jamaica’s oldest plantations and a working property.

Shaw Park Botanical Gardens

At 500 feet above sea level, the gardens offer a panoramic view of Ocho Rios, including YS Falls. Trained guides recall the garden’s historic past and give details on tropical plants.