The Best Nightlife
An Evening Cruise Aboard the Calico
(Montego Bay; tel. 876/952-5860)--This 55-foot wooden ketch
sails from the Montego Bay waterfront. From Wednesday through
Saturday, there is no better or more romantic way to spend an evening
at Mo Bay than by taking this cruise. From 5 to 7pm, you sail into the
sunset while enjoying drinks and the sound of reggae.
Time 'n' Place (Falmouth, east of
Montego Bay; tel. 876/954-4371)--This is one of those places
found only in Jamaica. A raffish beach bar, it is built of driftwood
and looks as if it might blow away in the next hurricane. The setting
is so authentic that many fashion magazines, including Vogue,
have used it for background shots. The bartender makes the island's
best daiquiris.
Rick's Café (Negril; tel.
876/957-0380)--At sundown in this popular South Coast resort, the
gang meets at Rick's nightly to watch one of the most spectacular
sunsets in the Caribbean. Still laid-back, the cafe is named for the
old watering hole of Bogie's Casablanca. Ever had a papaya
daiquiri? You can order that and dozens of other drinks in this bar
that's been going strong since 1974.
Jamaic'N Me Crazy (Ocho Rios; tel.
876/974-2201)--The most popular club in this resort area, this hot
spot has the best lighting and sound system not only in Ocho Rios, but
perhaps on the island. Visiting yachties drop in for the fun, and at
certain times of the year, especially in winter, the aura is virtually
that of a New York club. Don't come here for an authentic Jamaican
experience but for a good time instead.
The Turntable Club (Kingston; tel.
876/924-0164)--Since 1973, this battered, vintage nightclub has
been going strong, maintaining its high energy level even to this day.
The club evokes memories of Motown and the early years of reggae and
still has great music.
