MONTEGO BAY JAMAICA
Carnival time in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay: The name Montego Bay has been Anglesized from the Spanish name "Manteca Bahia" or "Lard Bay" (Correct Spanish being Bahia Manteca)because an idustry grew up in this area producing lard. You will find many names that have been Anglesized in the Caribbean, Bahamas and the Americas, such as The Bahamas (Bajas Mares or shallow seas)
Montego Bay is Jamaica's second city in size and importance, but it is the island's tourism capital and is possibly the most well know, with many songs and stories made about the city. Montego Bay boasts the most hotel accommodation in Jamaica, also the most transport facilities and is a great cosmopolitan holiday centre, offering a wide choice of modern amenities.
Montego Bay is three cities in one, or that what it seems to be because there are three definate distinct areas of the city. Theres the city streets and town centre area, with the bustling and buzzing of everyday modern life.
Then, there is the "Hotel strip" or Hotel area.
This is the part of Montego Bay that runs from the centre for about a mile and a half past the famous Doctor's Cave Beach and out to the Dead End Bar area. And last but not least, there are the outlying Hotels and villas that populate the Montego bay Hillside and beaches.
Montego Bay is "Montego Bay" and there are no comparisons, it is unique in it´s daily life and culture and also the look of "Mobay" as it can range from quaint to historical to ultra modern.
The local vernacular might take some getting used to, it is called "patios" and is a mixture of many dialects and accents but great fun to pick on and there will always be someone ready to explain it to you.
As far as tourism and places of interest, you are spoilt for choice if you stay in Montego Bay.
The main Crafts Market is on Harbour Street close to Sam Sharpe Square, and there are two smaller markets in the hotel area, one next to Fantasy Hotel and another on the site of a 17th century fort.
There are more shopping arcades in Montego Bay, St. James and Fantasy Plazas in the hotel area and Montego Bay Plaza and Bay West Plaza are on the waterfront. Further away you have Montego Freeport Shopping Centre to the west of town and the Blue Diamond Plaza to the east.
Holiday Village is the largest shopping centre in Montego Bay, with an extensive selection of in-bond stores, souvenir and craft stores. Half Moon Shopping Village, is a very luxurious shopping area, attached to the Half Moon Hotel.
Montego Freeport has been developed on what was once the mangrove swamps of the Bogue Islands. Here are the deep water piers where cruise boat passengers and freight are unloaded.
Also, you have the following tourists spots, places of interest and visits Aquasol Theme Park
Montego Bay Underseas Tours
Belvedere Estate
Bird Sanctuary
Caribbean Showplace
Chukka Blue Adventure Tours
Coral Cliff Gaming/ Entertainment Lounge
Rose Hall Beach Club
Rose Hall Great House
Tours To Cuba
Water Sports
There is a great website where you can get all the information on these places all on one page http://www.mobay.com/town4.htm
There are many luxury villas in and around Montego Bay and we are happy to be the main providers of luxury villa rentals in Montego Bay. Please visit our websites listed below to see where you can stay in this wonderful city of Montego bay, Jamaica.
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