Garwin Davis, Gleaner Writer

One of the rustic cabins at Time N' Place. - Claudine Housen/Staff Photographer

Number 7: Falmouth Crocodile Safari

If you are interested in nature and wildlife, this tour would be a natural must-see. It is a 45-minute eco-tour, that will teach the visitor about crocodiles, birds, snakes, iguanas and the mangroves. There are reportedly more than 80 crocodiles, both adult and younger, on this two-acre property.

Number 6: Time N' Place

Three miles east of Falmouth Village is where you will find what some have called "a secluded paradise." Located on a two-mile stretch of beach, this tropical beach bar has been voted by the reputable Conde Naste Traveller, as one of the top 30 Caribbean hangouts. Whether lounging on the sandy beach while sipping on your favourite mixed beverage, or relaxing from within the confines of a swinging hammock, Time N' Place is definitely a must-see.

Number 5: Martha Brae Rafting Village

Situated on a low hill almost encircled by the green waters of the river this is a pleasant place with a bar and restaurant, restrooms, craft shop, swimming pool and itinerant calypso band. From here you can float down the emerald river on a bamboo raft with trees arching overhead and cows grazing beside the banks. Each raft accommodates two persons. Your captain will stop on request to allow you to swim, picnic or do whatever comes natural. En route, you will glide past the Martha Brae Estate shortly before the disembarkation point just above a stone bridge.

Number 4: The Falmouth Square

Falmouth is without a doubt "the best laid-out town in the island with numerous examples of fine Georgian architecture." The famous Market Street is lined with historic buildings including, the post office and the Barrett Town House. A walk through Falmouth is akin to a walk through Havana in Cuba or a visit to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington - history personified. And did we mention Water Square where the old Albert and George Market, named for two of Queen Victoria's sons, has been transformed into what is now popularly called 'the Ben Down' market.

Number 3: Rio Bueno

Most historians believe that Rio Bueno is the place where Christopher Columbus first landed in Jamaica and not in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, according to the history books. That aside, the entire area is one for photo shoots or those in search of a piece of history. A natural harbour, Rio Bueno was once a busy sugar and banana port. The Rio Bueno Travel Halt is a picture-perfect rest stop that provides snacks, beers, good craft items and clean restrooms.

Number 2: Glistening Waters

Located midway between the town of Falmouth and the Starfish Resort on the main road between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Glistening Waters is Trelawny's magic kingdom, where if you take a swim at night then your entire body will "glow in the dark." This is because of the micro-organisms that live in the water and whose bodies produce the "magic light". It is one of only three such locations on the face of the earth.

Many visitors will take a boat tour at night to experience the magic and get lost in what has to be the closest thing to what one visitor described as "paradise on earth." Glistening Waters also has several spanking laid-back restaurants and bars. For an enjoyable meal with an ambience that is second to none, there is hardly a nicer place.

Number 1: Braco Stables

Not a difficult choice as the number one must see in Trelawny. Braco Stables offers a breathtaking tour into the heartland ofBraco Estate just outside Duncans where tropical splendour awaits. The beach ride takes you alongside the Braco beach, past an old abandoned airstrip (built during World War II) then on to a private beach where you may swim with your horse. The ride from the beach back to the stables, takes you through farmlands of locals living close by. It is a wonderful experience that you don't want to miss.

With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 less than three weeks away, the parish of Trelawny is reportedly leaving "no stone unturned" in its preparation. The eyes of the world will be descending on what is widely regarded as the historical capital of Jamaica. As we did with Ocho Rios several weeks ago, we have identified what the scores of overseas visitors will in time agree are the top 10 places to visit between matches in Trelawny..