Guest Hook Travel Guides Discovery Bay, Jamaica Insider Guide | Page 11

DARRIAN'S FUN FOR THE KIDS... 1 Dolphin Cove... T: 1 876.974.5335 | Reviews Dolphin Cove can be pricey, but when you are one of the top, if not THE top, attraction in the Caribbean, it’s hard not to get a little too commercialized. How often will you or your kids get to snorkel with stingrays, interact with exotic birds, swim with dolphins, touch a shark or even be “Sea Keeper for a Day?" The memories will last a lifetime. 2 Jewel Lagoon Water Park... T: 1 855.617.2114 | Reviews Check out the new Jewel Lagoon Water Park in Runaway Bay. The park is on the grounds of Jewel Runaway Bay Resort, a family-friendly all-inclusive hotel, about 15 minutes away. You will need to purchase a day pass to get in. It opened in early 2015 and has been getting good reviews on TripAdvisor. 3 4 Hooves Horseback Riding... T: 1 876.972.0905 | Reviews There aren't many places in the world you can ride on horseback through the shallow seas. Try Hooves in St. Ann’s Bay for a real water adventure. The guided tours on horseback include a rich history of the area. And their horses are thoroughbreds and former racers they rescued, so that earns them extra points in our book. Mystic Mountain... T: 1 876.974.3990 | Reviews Sure, you or your kids may have been on a roller coaster—but it's not likely you've been on one that'll give you the feeling of bobsledding like the pros! That's Mystic Mountain's claim to fame and must-do for any kid or kid-at-heart. While you're there, check out the canopy zip line, water slide, and infinity pool. Looking for a Little More Action? A Haunted House Tour... Water-powered Jet-pack... Hevans Scent... If you dare, tour the reputedly haunted Rosehall Great House just outside of Montego Bay by candlelight. You'll hear stories of the witch of Rose Hall, Annie Palmer, and stories of love, mayhem, and murder. Don’t let the duppy (ghost) or these chilling tales frighten you! Be sure to visit the dungeon, now transformed into Annie’s Pub. For a bucket-list worthy adventure, learn to fly a waterpowered jet-pack like the torch bearer at the Olympics sans the flame. Work up your nerve and take flight with Rocket Man in Mammee Bay. Experience the thrill of being propelled in air above fantastic views of the sea. It’s safety first followed by an unimaginable thrill! If you're looking for a more sane way of building your confidence than jumping off the cliff at Rick’s Cafe, head to Hevans Scent! Billed as a "taste of real Jamaica" you can enjoy zip lining or paint-balling in a safe and fun environment. And they have a great local reputation - just check out their TripAdvisor reviews for comments from past visitors!