(Southeast of Montego Bay – at the base of Cockpit Country) Meet villagers and tour historic sites in the home of the western Maroons (descendants of runaway slaves). Tours several days a week, 952-4546.

(Northwest of Mandeville, near Siloah) Take an air-conditioned bus ride o a tour of the rum factory and estate. See how rum is fermented and distilled. Mini-museum, artifacts and gift shop. Visitors receive a complimentary bottle o rum and can taste samples, 963-9215-7.

(East of Middle Quarters, South Coast area) Drive over a stretch of road several miles long, where tall bamboo forms a luscious canopy overhead.

(Kingston) Step back in time… and see the story of money unfold and trace its development in Jamaica and around the world. A wide range of numismatic pieces, as well as an extensive array of artifacts recreate the historical background of money through the ages. See money in some of its earliest forms. Learn about the art of making coins and bank notes ... the crime of counterfeiting ...and the various ways of looking after money. View exhibits with artifacts, coins and paper money tracing the development and historical background of money, 922-0750 or 967-3177.

(South Coast area) Historic old seaport town near the Black River. Once a major center for the logwood trade. The first town to have electricity, telephones and automobiles.

(Black River, South Coast area) Journey up the Black River, where crocodiles loll on the riverbanks. Learn about the river’s exotic flora and fauna. Tours include J. Charles Swaby’s Black River Safari, 965-2513 and St. Elizabeth Safaris, 965-2374.

(Mandeville, South Coast area) Bloomfield Great House is situated on a property formerly known as the Bloomfield Estate. It precedes the formation of the parish of Manchester. In fact, the Mandeville Square now stands on land donated by four estates one of which was donated by Bloomfield. Art gallery and restaurant/bar on property at this 200 year-old Great House, 962-7130.

(Near Kingston and Port Antoio) Largest conversation area in Jamaica. Unspoiled forests and the 7,402 foot Blue Mountain Peak, includes Hollywell Recreational Park. Ideal for nature lovers. Mountain hiking, picnicking.

(Near San San, Beach, east of Port Antonio) Shimmering, 200-foot-deep hole wit shades of water ranging from cobalt blue to emerald green. Seafood restaurant and bar on site, 993-7791.

(Ocho Rios) Panoramic downhill ride on mountain bicycles through the Blue Mountains. Breathtaking scenery. Meet local coffee farmers. Breakfast, lunch and waterfall swim included, 974-7075.