Turtle Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica "one love" . . .

Ocho Ríos (also known by the nickname Ochie), Spanish for Eight Rivers, is a town on the northern coast of Jamaica, located in the parish of St. Ann. It is a popular tourist destination, well known for scuba diving and other water sports. Ocho Rios is one of the fastest growing towns in the Caribbean with a population of about 96,000 people.

Ocho Rios was once a fishing village until it was discovered and is now a popular tourist destination in the Caribbean as well as a famous stop for cruise ships going into the Caribbean. It is only second in importance to the tourism industry of Jamaica. It is also a famous destination for beachcombers such as Donna Summer and Keith Richards.

Ocho Ríos is also known as the home of Dunn's River Falls. This is a popular attraction that is visited by thousands of visitors each year. Dunn's River Falls cascades down approximately 695 feet into the sea. Visitors take pleasure in 'climbing' the falls, which are fed by springs located in the hills above, as the water rushes around them. The water at Dunn's River is very warm.

Last time we were here it rained all day and kind of spoiled our trip to Dunn's River Falls so we are hoping going in September we will get sunny, warm weather and be able to really enjoy the experience . . .