Jamaica

Overview:

Entry: When going to Jamaica, US residents are normally needed to provide a valid US passport as well as documentation of intended departure from Jamaica. If you are on a cruise to Jamaica, another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compatible document may be used.

Population: 2.961 million

Currency: Jamaican Dollar

Language: English

Climate: Dry, Tropical Maritime

Best Time to Travel: Middle of December-Middle of April

Jamaica is known for: Jamaica is noted for its reggae, Bob Marley, fastest sprinters in the world, Blue Mountain coffee, Red Stripe beer, Jamaican rum, stunning beaches, jerk meals, opulent all-inclusive resorts, and breathtaking waterfalls. Dec 4, 2019

Things to do in Jamaica:

  • Dunn's River Falls (Located close to Ocho Rios in Jamaica, Dunn's River Falls is a stunning White River waterfall where chilly mountain water cascades 1,000 feet (300 meters) down.)

  • Rose Hall Great House (The Rose Hall Great House, the largest of Jamaica's great mansions, has a tale with all the makings of a page-turning book.)

  • Bob Marley Museum (The iconic reggae musician Bob Marley's former home and studio are now known as the Bob Marley Museum. It's in Kingston, the nation's capital.)

  • Doctor's Cave Beach This beach is a favorite among visitors and kids due to its five miles of fine, white sand and beautiful water. This beach is a favorite among visitors and kids due to its five miles of fine, white sand and beautiful water.

  • YS Falls Beautiful sequence of waterfalls off the Black River that are surrounded by numerous picnic sites for relaxing outdoor afternoon meals.

  • Mystic Falls (To do this, take a 700-foot mystic mountain peak adventure excursion through a tropical forest. This environmentally friendly destination offers a distinctive selection of adventure trips for all ages and is situated in the center of Ocho Rios, just 5 minutes from the cruise ship pier or Dunn's River Falls.)

BEst Places to eat:

  • Murphy's West end

  • Miss T's Kitchen

  • Kool Vybes Bar and Jerk Center

  • Just Natural Veggie and Seafood Restaurant and bar

  • Sips and Bites

  • Tamarind Indian Cuisine

  • The Blue Mahoe

Top Ranked Accommodations

  • The Golden Eye

  • The Caves Hotel

  • Geejam Hotel

  • Tensing Pen Resort

  • Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa

  • Samsara Cliff Hotel

  • Royalty Negril

  • Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay

  • Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa

  • Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall

  • Holiday Inn Resort All Inclusive

  • Couples Swept Away

  • Iberostar Grand Rose Hall