Falmouth

With only a handful of glowing bays in the entire world, Luminous Lagoon is an unmissable sight for those staying overnight in Falmouth. Guided boat tours usually start at dusk and take visitors to waters where millions of microorganisms, called dinoflagellates, illuminate the lagoon once it is agitated by boats — or daring swimmers submerging for a really hands-on experience.

Located less than 40 minutes away from Falmouth amid cane fields and lush verdant scenery, Hampden Estate is a long-standing rum distillery, making some of the finest rums in the Caribbean since the 1750s. Informative tours reveal all the secrets of rum making, and include a welcome drink and jerk lunch for a complete indulgence in authentic Jamaican flavors.

The Green Grotto Caves have an incredibly rich history, from Indians who once dwelled in this place to the Spanish who used it as a hideout from English invaders. More recent accounts make mention of a nightclub that operated here, and it also featured in the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die."

Natural formations like the Dunn’s River Falls are a good reason Jamaica has earned herself the nickname "Land of Springs." The 55-metre high, terraced waterfalls flowing down the travertine rocks just before making their way into the Caribbean is a stunning sight in itself, but there is also plenty to do here: climb the rocks, take a refreshing dip, or grab a zipline and see it all from above. There is also a water park for the youngest explorers.