Off the Beaten Path: Jamaica

Miles of untouched coastline, cascading waterfalls and natural mineral baths make Jamaica the magical place it is.

Those looking for a less isolated experience should consider exploring southwestern Jamaica, just a 90-minute drive from Montego Bay. Jamaica's southwestern coast lacks an international airport making the region less accessible to mass tourism.

Major southwestern coast sights include a safari excursion on the Black River, where crocodiles can be observed; a tour of the historic Appleton Rum Estate (including a tasting) and kicking back at YS Falls, where visitors can hurl themselves over a waterfall pool via a Tarzan swing. Be sure to make time for a visit to Treasure Beach, site of Lovers Leap, a 1,600-foot sea cliff where two star-crossed Jamaican slaves leapt to their deaths rather than be separated.

One of Jamaica's most iconic off-the-beaten path destinations is the Pelican Bar. To get there, travelers will have to take a short boat ride to a ramshackle bar out on the sea, perched on stilts sunk into a sandbar. The owner will set up visitors with a frosty Red Stripe and some fresh-caught seafood.

Visit the legendary distillery nestled in the picturesque Nassau Valley on Jamaica’s Southcoast. The Appleton Estate Rum Tour will take you on a journey through time to learn about the history of rum and to give you an inside look at how the finest rum in the world is made. Take in the beauty, character and colour of the Estate’s grounds which offer plenty of unique photo opportunities.

YS Falls boasting a magnificent 7 tiered cascading waterfall, an expansive wading pool fed by underground springs, exciting canopy rides which carreen you down the alley high above the falls. river tube rides and spectactular views, adventure waits for you in the Jungle.

Treasure Beach is the generic name given to four Jamaican coves and their associated settlements: Billy's Bay, Frenchman's Bay, Calabash Bay and Great Pedro Bay. Located east of Treasure Beach, Lovers Leap is a sheer 1700-foot cliff overhanging the sea. It was here that two slave lovers leaped to their deaths rather than be separated.

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