Overview
Overview
About 10 miles west of Ocho Rios on Jamaica’s northern coast, Runaway Bay is known for its lavish all-inclusive resorts and beautiful Caribbean beaches. If you’re looking to hide out beach side, sip tropical drinks and unwind, Runaway Bay is a great option. The area has great golfing, pampering spas, and a number of water sports to choose from. Snorkeling is a popular excursion, as are the nearby Green Grotto Caves. Or, just hang at one of the many beautiful gold and white sand beaches and enjoy the warm Caribbean waters, perfect for swimming or relaxing.
Marriage Requirements
To marry in Jamaica, photo IDs plus proof of citizenship are required. Divorce and death decrees are also required as applicable. French Canadians need a notarized translated copy of all documents. Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details on Runaway Bay weddings.
Travel Documents, Language & Currency
Travel Documents
Passports are required for visitors entering Jamaica. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.
Language
The official language of Jamaica is English.
Currency
The Jamaican dollar is the official currency, though US dollars are widely accepted.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Jamaica has a tropical climate with warm temperatures ranging from 77 to 82 degrees F. The rainy season is from May to November, and hurricane season runs from June to November.
Beaches
Most of the great beaches in Runaway Bay are steps away from the area’s resorts, so you won’t need to venture far to find soft, white sand beaches and clear Caribbean waters.
Activities & Tourist Attractions
Activities
Watersports are popular in Runaway Bay, so consider a snorkeling or diving excursion in the warm and clear waters. If you’re adventurous and in good walking shape, the Green Grotto Caves are a unique excursion where you will likely spot hundreds of sleepy bats. Or, take advantage of the many all-inclusive resorts in the area for lounging pool or beach side with a cold drink in your hand.
Nightlife
If you're looking for evening entertainment, you'll find it in Runaway Bay. Try your luck in one of the many casinos, try out exotic dishes at some of the local eateries or dance the night away at one of many clubs.
Let us help plan your perfect romantic celebration.
Disclaimer:
LuxuriousDestinationWeddings.com makes every effort to keep the travel information up to date on this website, however, resorts, wedding packages and laws do change and so we cannot guarantee that all information regarding rules, regulations, and marriage requirements at particular sites are completely accurate at the time of viewing. Before making marriage decisions on a particular destination, we highly recommend you speak with your specialist or wedding coordinator to verify rules at a particular destination before finalizing your travel plans.