Heartbeat of the World
Just under 3 million people inhabit Jamaica with the majority being Christian.
Currency: Jamaican Dollar
Language: English
Visa: C5 Card for all travellers. 60-90 day stay depending on Country of Residence.
Power: 110 volts. Plug types A & B
Safety: Pickpocketing, petty crime and theft are common. Avoid walking alone along beaches at night. Be vigilant at all times.
The island modes of transport are buses, cabs and hire cars & motorbikes.
There
Bob Marley Week – February
Jamaica Carnival – February
Ocho Rios Jazz Festival – June
Emancipation Day – August
Independence Day – August
Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament – September
Africa Jamfest – October
Reggae Marathon – November
Weather is classed as tropical, meaning warm all year round. Winter and Spring are classed as the dry season. The Northeast Tradewinds dominate all year.
Packing:
Lightweight summer clothing, and something to protect from the wind if out on boats.
Accommodation:-
Basic Double Beds with air cond – 6,000 JMD
Mid range Double – 13,000 JMD
Luxury – 46,000 JMD and up
Food:-
Local restaurants – 1,000 JMD pp
Resort or similar – 8,000 JMD pp
Transport:-
Scooter hire – 9,000 JDM per day
Car hire – 12,000 JMD per day
Peru Part 1 – the north, braving the altitude Flying in to Lima from Sao Paulo Brazil we had amazing views of snowy mountains
Birds, scenery and long distances An amazing start to Brasil in Manaus and around the Amazonian area. Such incredible birds – although not particularly
An interesting start to our Mexican journey. A long delay to Gatwick and a rental car that was overheating in the traffic jams and bleeping
Home of Reggae Montego Bay – Great song. Staying in a lovely airbnb with lots of plants and bird. Colourful slug among other things
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