Country Info
- Kingston
- Capital
- Jamaican dollar (JMD)
- Currency
- 2,665,636
- Population
- JM
- Country Code
Jamaica Slideshow
Forums from Jamaica
Some of the cheapest stays in the Caribbean
Posted by lkjamaica
... " the price range is from US$28-40 per person/per night. It is a nice place, and they really try to get you to fully experience the Jamaica culture/lifestyle. Its a nice, cheap alternative that will allow you to keep some money in your pocket
Cruising the Caribbean
Posted by jjsmith
... always conducted with humor and mutual respect. Never pay a vendor the first asking price. For popular cruising destinations like Jamaica, where excursions are so integral to the cruise experience, it's definitely a good idea to pre-reserve excursions ...
Travel to Jamaica Dominican Republic
Posted by corinneconley
... and I would say I felt more comfortable in the Dominican Republic. I was in the middle of nowhere in the DR and only doing resort excursions in Jamaica! But since I was in touristy areas in Jamaica, that is probably why they were more aggressive!
hi everyone
Posted by twistedsista
just travelling around - been to many european destinations in the past, but now i love jamaica and have spent most of the past year on the south coast of jamaica hope to chat with others who are of the same mindset..... walk good
Backpacking in the Caribbean
Posted by kilgiraffe
... only really speak for the Lesser Antilles here It may be slightly more dangerous in the more problematic countries like Jamaica [massive crime rate], Cuba and Hispaniola [have large populations in poverty].. Which I've just realised kinda contradicts ...
Travel to Jamaica Dominican Republic
Posted by kilgiraffe
... 's unsafe, my island of Barbados is "third-world" too and it is VERY safe. The Dominican Republic and Jamaica both have quite a few all-inclusive resorts, which are very safe but also very restricted, then of course you could go independent ...
Travel to Jamaica Dominican Republic
Posted by jfaisten
... their choices to all inclusive properties in Jamaica or the Dominican Republic. We get conflicting information from travel agents -- Jamaica is nice but you are continually harassed by locals to buy stuff. The Dominican Republic has better beaches but it ...
Best island in the Caribbean
Posted by introducinlyric
... but I feel like it's probably very commercialized. There's a beauty that comes from places that haven't been as exposed... Jamaica is on my list of places to see before i die too and i agree with you about it probably being very commercial ...
Questions for the already initiated
Posted by anthroguy
... a good time, so I should be able to get in. 2. If that goes through I will be going through Cuba and get a ferry to Jamaica. I know that this exists so this isn't the problem. The problem is if I can't get to Cuba, does anybody know if a boat ...
Leeward Islands - which one?
Posted by 73becky
... Before this, I want to go somewhere really tropical. I have travelled a lot of S.E Asia, and of the Carribbean just been to Jamaica & Dom Rep. My friend went to Anguilla last July and loved it. She was lucky enough to of known someone who lived there ...
my wife and i want to move
Posted by donnybravo
hello.i am an american married to a jamaican woman.we live in jamaica but want to move.we would love some input from people on the other caricom islands.that would be so helpful.
Travel to Jamaica Dominican Republic
Posted by jafflen
... the beach. It is not all-inclusive, and if you decide to stay in an all-inclusive, don't buy into it when they try to tell you how 'dangerous' Jamaica is. If you use the same street smarts you would in an American city, you will be just fine.
were you can travel
Posted by solainc
Is there a way to travel from Santo Domingo to visit other aereas such as Jamaica, San Juan and others aeres?
i need a vacation
Posted by jayr0ck
So I need a vacation and I'm thinkig of a few destinations. Jamaica, dt, puerto rico, or barbados. I was wondering what's a good area to stay in d.r for a 25 year old man? I'm looking for bars and resturants. Really want to meet locals and talk ...
SPAM
Posted by ericlussier
Looking forward to the new update Eric! Just also wondering why "kikkin" still has a SPAM post in the Jamaica thread? Was this person's account not cancelled? I think you guys need to be more ruthless with spammers! Hi ...
SPAM
Posted by aopaq
Looking forward to the new update Eric! Just also wondering why "kikkin" still has a SPAM post in the Jamaica thread? Was this person's account not cancelled? I think you guys need to be more ruthless with spammers!
Must-Miss List
Posted by wakingdream
... vacation time on a spot that is hell it is especially disappointing. I had that once at an awful resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, but I bailed out after the first night and found a much better small remote place elsewhere on the island. You're lucky ...
Travel to Jamaica Dominican Republic
Posted by semi-backpacker
... in DR are VERY safe. They are well-guarded/protected and worth every penny! Beautiful beaches and very relaxing. I've never been to Jamaica, so I can't compare, but my guess is that any all-inclusive resort is going to be pretty safe. Judy
Must-Miss List
Posted by kili-kelly
... but your limited vacation time on a spot that is hell it is especially disappointing. I had that once at an awful resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, but I bailed out after the first night and found a much better small remote place elsewhere on the island.
Have you ever?
Posted by kili-kelly
Ahh...in my former chapter of life, I used to go on holiday to Hedonism Resorts in Jamaica, as well as visit some nude beaches in the US and the English Garden in Munich. Now I live where a knee length skirt or shorts on a man is considered very revealing ...
10 best vacation islands...
Posted by kili-kelly
For beauty, I think that St. Lucia has Jamaica beat. None of the islands in Thailand? that surprises me.
Pure water fast
Posted by kili-kelly
... is anywhere within around 20 meters. I was skeptical about it at first until I read several lab results I have been using it for 3 years on a daily basis, both in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica and in Tanzania. I bought an optional solar charger for it.
hi everyone
Posted by kili-kelly
Jamaica is wonderful. Good choice, the south coast is great. Also, if you have not done so, go hiking in the Blue Mountains. Thanks for bringing back memories....
hi everyone
Posted by starlagurl
Hey there, welcome to the forums. I've never been to Jamaica, what brought you there?
Thanks to all my email friends
Posted by raniroo
... the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica , Uganda , Singapore , and Uzbekistan . I no longer buy expensive cookies from Neiman Marcus since I now have their recipe. THANKS TO YOU ...
Backpacking in the Caribbean
Posted by allover
... if you so desire. Backpacking, the only islands that would be really worthwhile would be the bigger ones - Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and possibly the Dominican Republic. The smaller ones are more geared for tourists unfortunately Sleeping outside.. I ...
Backpacking in the Caribbean
Posted by kilgiraffe
... away from a local. Backpacking, the only islands that would be really worthwhile would be the bigger ones - Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and possibly the Dominican Republic. The smaller ones are more geared for tourists unfortunately Sleeping outside.. I ...
Travel to Jamaica Dominican Republic
Posted by mmbcross
... drink and ease of travel. Once you are inside the all-inclusive, you could be anywhere. While at Sandals I travelled all over Jamaica to just about every nook and cranny. The only places I felt nervous were in the downtown areas of Kingston and Montego ...
The Happiest Countries in the World
Posted by rakovict
... of environmental impact." Pretty straightforward right? Here is the top 10: 1. Costa Rica 2. Dominican Republic 3. Jamaica 4. Guatemala 5. Vietnam 6. Colombia 7. Cuba 8. El Salvador 9. Brazil 10. Honduras They are all overwhelmingly located in ...
The Happiest Countries in the World
Posted by starlagurl
... of environmental impact." Pretty straightforward right? Here is the top 10: 1. Costa Rica 2. Dominican Republic 3. Jamaica 4. Guatemala 5. Vietnam 6. Colombia 7. Cuba 8. El Salvador 9. Brazil 10. Honduras They are all overwhelmingly located in ...