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Travel Guide: Jamaica - The Caribbean

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Jamaica is one of the bigger islands in the Caribbean. When you say Jamaica you immediately think of Bob Marley, Rum and Bobsleighing.

Kingston the capital city is the first place many business travelers arrive. It is located on the South coast of the island. The city offers world class business hotels, upscale shopping and top entertainment and dining.

The main tourist areas are on the northwest of the island because of the better beaches. Montego Bay is probably the best known beach resort, further to the west Negril is also a good option with low rise rural hotels and high rise palm trees.

Ocho Rios and Port Antonio offer great opportunities to go hiking in the hills. If you want to go even higher you should head for Mandeville, located at 2000 feet above sea level.

Jamaica has a wealth of fascinating historical sites, including an astounding collection of 19th century churches built for local residents and free slaves.  In addition, there are many old 17th century forts and great houses, some restored to museum quality and others in still accessible ruinous condition.  For more information, see the "Jamaica National Heritage Trust" website (not accessible directly from this page).

Rental cars are widely available, and small airlines offer commuter services to most parts of the island.


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Top Destinations in Jamaica

Montego bay
Port antonio
Kingston
Negril
Spanish town
Falmouth
May Pen
Blue mountains
St. Ann's Bay
Lucea
Ocho rios
Mandeville


Travel Q&A on Jamaica:

Question: #1: travel protection plan to Jamaica?
We plan to travel to Jamaica in July. Should I buy travel protection plan - asked by bing

Answer: Yes you should buy insurance. Chances are your health insurance plan does not cover injuries that occur out of the US and if you have to get airlifted back to the states you will be in debt for at least ... - answered by: johnrklinger
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Question: #2: Will I need a passport for travel to Jamaica in Febuary?
Will I need a passport for travel to Jamaica in Febuary?The below info explains what I need to know but I don't know where Jamaica falls into this.The deadline has been pushed back to Jan. 23. Passengers will be required to have passports when they travel by air between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. An exception to the new requirement is travel to U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. - asked by wisconsin

Answer: yes you will need a passport i've been to jamica twice in the past 3years and you should also take dollar bills instead of big bill becasue everyone wants a tip for everthing even if the resort is all ... - answered by: que
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Question: #3: What's the best place to travel in Jamaica?
Iam from Louisiana and I am planning a 21st birthday party for me and my 6 friends, i need where i can get a good group planner fot the trip and the best place to go in jamaica with all the good stuff like beaches, shops and other incentives. we're all in college so we love the night life, so im looking for a really nice (wild) 21st birthday party with the works. I am plannning to leave around May maybe the 2nd week or the 3rd week to go .....so help me with good travels deals or help send me to an agent or a site with a good knowledge of travel deals for small groups. thanks - asked by nneka_anyanwu

Answer: Negril is nice ... - answered by: jhnedrmr
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Question: #4: What's the best place to travel in Jamaica?
Iam from Louisiana and I am planning a 21st birthday party for me and my 6 friends, i need where i can get a good group planner fot the trip and the best place to go in jamaica with all the good stuff like beaches, shops and other incentives. we're all in college so we love the night life, so im looking for a really nice (wild) 21st birthday party with the works. I am plannning to leave around May maybe the 2nd week or the 3rd week to go .....so help me with good travels deals or help send me to an agent or a site with a good knowledge of travel deals for small groups. thanks - asked by nneka_anyanwu

Answer: try Negril. A lot to do and good parties. I don't know if Applevacations.com does group rates, but they have cheap deals, and you can do all inclusive so you can eat and drink your nites away @ the resort ... - answered by: Daughtry-luver
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Question: #5: Is Jamaica safe to travel to?
I've heard that it's not safe to travel outside of your hotel complex in Jamaica - how true is this? Is it safe as I would love to go there? - asked by Jody

Answer: Jamaica is as safe as you make it.Certain areas are safer then others.I would recomend not venturing to far off the beaten Path unless you are in a group.I have been to Jamaice several times and will be ... - answered by: tyger_mn
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Question: #6: hello i want to know if you can use your b.certificate &us id to travel to jamaica?
i want to travel to kingston, jamaica for 2 weeks - asked by jodevon

Answer: As long as you are back in the US by Jan 7, 2007. After that you will need to have a passport. The US will no longer accept a birth certificate and ID as means to reenter the US. ... - answered by: AJ
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Question: #7: Will I need a passport to travel from Chicago to Jamaica/ If so, how long will it take to get my passport?
I'm asking because my sister traveled to Jamaica last year with only her birth ceritificate. My husband and I are going and are under the impression that the laws have changed and we will now need our passports. Is this correct? - asked by iamlexi_1

Answer: Yes, there are new passport laws that require you to have a passport to travel to Jamaica and back. See below.*************************************************Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, ... - answered by: msu_milk_chocolate
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Question: #8: Are there any fees associated with travel to Kingston, Jamaica from New York?
I have not traveled outside the US in over 10 years.I am leaving for Jamaica tomorrow on Air Jamaica, and have my ticket and passport. Are there any additional fees that I will need to pay upon leaving NY or returning to NY?Anything else I should know?Please let me know, - asked by crazeehelper

Answer: Actually the other poster is incorrect. You will have a departure fee when leaving Jamaica. Unless it has changed expect $20.00 per person that you pay at the airport before going through security.May ... - answered by: Macaw_Lover
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Question: #9: Air travel to Jamaica?
I am flying to Jamaica from Charlotte next weekend. The flight there is shown as taking 1 hour 57 minutes. The flight BACK is shown as 3 hours 50 minutes. WHY??? I don't think it is because of time changes because I am going by what the airlines list as actual flying time. And it is not DST because I'm flying back next Friday before we switch back to standard time. Is the jetstream that off down that way??I also know it's not DST even though they are an hour behind DST right now, because the airline's "flight time" is listed as 3 hours 57 minutes. That is one leg, not the whole trip. - asked by redhead_girl98

Answer: Time change might actually be the issue. Jamaica does not do Daylight Savings Time. So, even though you are in the same time zone they are an hour behind you. It could also be that the plane makes ... - answered by: daveduncan40
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Question: #10: Do U.S. citizens need Visas to travel to Jamaica?
im wanting to go travel to bob marleys land and i wanna know all the specs, if anyone knows if i need a visa and if i do, how much does it cost and where do i get it? - asked by arizapyro

Answer: Yes you will need a Passport. And Actually, it only will cost you approx 97.00 (I just recently went through this, as in just received my Passport last week)Get everything you need..(below)Two documents ... - answered by: AzRedneck
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