Local Area Attractions
Beaches
At the Hillcrest Villa there are 2 private beaches you can take advantage of, one exclusively for the villa and another that is used by the local vacation villa’s in the area. Below is a link of great beaches to visit on the island of Jamaica. Click Here
Golf
There are 4 Golf Courses within a Radius of the Villa, the closest one is less than 8 min. away. Tyrall, Half Moon, Cinnamon Hill, Ritz Carlton, White Witch
Tennis
There are Tennis Courts right across from the Villa
Day or night play available at Half Moon, Holiday Inn, Racquet Club.
Places to go
• Columbus Park
• Museums
• Shopping at local crafts markets
• Dunns River Falls
• Green Grotto Cave
• Rose Hall Great House
• Botanical Gardens
• Nightclubs w/ live reggae & Caribbean calypso music
• Restaurants
• Golf
• Horseback Riding
• Tennis
• Parasailing
• Jet Skiing
• Snorkeling
• Rafting on Martha Brea & Rio Grande Rivers
• Beautiful Sunsets
• Taste Blue Mountain Coffee
| DUTY-FREE SHOPPING | Montego Bay or Freeport (where the cruise ships dock). Also in Casa de Oro downtown, Half Moon Shopping Village and Holiday Inn shopping arcade. There are big craft markets in MoBay, Ocho Rios and Negril. Dealing for best price is expected. |
GALLERY OF WEST INDIAN ART | The Gallery of West Indian Art was founded by Liz deLisser over 40 years ago specializing in Cuban, Jamaican and Haitian Art. The Gallery has two retail outlets in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and wholesales throughout the entire Caribbean, the United States and Continental Europe.Original art not subject to duty. 11 Fairfield Rd. just west of Montego Bay (near Westgate Shopping Center) 952-4547 or 979-6732, 979-5795. Branch gallery at the Tryall Club. Also Décor Gallery, Montego Bay 971-9487 |
| CORAL CLIFF GAMING LOUNGE | On Montego Bay’s lively Strip. Live jazz to fashion shows, cabaret or reggae. Coral Cliff is Montego Bay’s gaming lounge (slots only). Slots range from 50 cents to $5 for jackpots. 952-4130 |
| PIER I | Funky and casual native waterfront bar with loud music. Cruise Montego Bay and party every Friday night. ($25/person + cash bar). Opposite craft market in town. |
| RESTAURANTS | See our list of recommended restaurants should you wish to dine out. Good variety available … from roadside jerk pork stands to elegant candlelight Continental cuisine. |
| ROCKLANDS FEEDING STATION | Reach out and touch Jamaica’s exotic Mango Hummingbird, Orange Quit and Doctor Bird. Bird feeding daily at 3:30 in Anchovy (15 minute drive). 952-2009 |
| SCUBA DIVING & SNORKELING, SAILFISH RENTALS | Mr. Herring Sharky’s |
| SUNSET CRUISES … FISHING EXCURSIONS | Call Denise Taylor to reserve sunset cruise … or fishing trip including gear … or boat tour of Negril or Marine Park. Max 8 passengers for deep-sea fishing. Full day $900. Half day $450. To schedule with Denise: 995-2912 |
| TRYALL CLUB BEACH PARTIES | Members only. Every MON-WED-FRI. Beach barbecue and dancing, Reggae music, entertainment, fun. $35 for adults, $27.50 for children under 12, no charge for children 3 and younger. Add 10% service charge. Drinks additional. Call one day in advance for reservations 956-5660. |
| BICYCLE GLIDE (DOWNHILL!) IN THE BLUE MOUNTAIN | Or swim by 30-ft. waterfall. $85 fee includes pick-up from Portside Villas on Discovery Bay, drive to National Park, Jamaican breakfast (jonny cakes, scrambled eggs, fritters), 18-mile ride with frequent stops when guides explain local flora and fauna. Lunch stop includes a coffee demonstration. Finally a refreshing swim at Fishdune Falls. Take your swimsuit, towel and some water. Bikes and gear will be provided by Blue Mountain Tours Ltd. 974-7075 or 974-7492-3. |
| MYSTIC MOUNTAIN | This is a wonderful new attraction with a restaurant, cable car ride, canopy (zipline) ride and also a bobsled track. It’s well done and great for people who want an adventurous day. |
| PORT ANTONIO | Day tour. Contact Tour Wise or JTL. Includes lunch at Blue Lagoon and rafting on the Rio Grande. One of the most beautiful areas in Jamaica. Lush tropical vegetation … exquisite unique bottomless Blue Lagoon. A full day. Long 2-hour drive each way. Take bathing suits, sunglasses and sunblock, but no valuables. |