1. Those travelers who want to visit nearby cities and resorts should make a trip to Barnett Street. Most of the coaches run exactly from this street. There is also the main inspector’s office where you can revise the bus schedule and ticket prices.
2. You can rent a car at the airport or in one of the offices. The Sunbird Car Rentals and Efay Car Rentals offers the most advantageous rental terms. To rent a car, you need to provide the standard set of documents: a passport, an international driving license, and a credit card as a deposit.
3. In the central district, it is better to go on foot. All the attractions and entertainment centers are located near each other, so it is quite difficult to find a parking lot in the center.
4. There is no public transport in the city, so it is necessary to take a taxi for distance trips. It is not recommended to use the services of the taxicabs waiting for clients near hotels and restaurants. Their tariffs are much higher.
6. Although tap water is safe, tourists are not recommended to drink or use for cooking. Not to exacerbate acclimatization, it is better to buy bottled water sold in all supermarkets and food shops.
7. It is also not recommended to overuse ice cocktails that may harm your health. Cocktails with marijuana are very popular with the locals. Travelers are not recommended to have them too.
At the popular beach resort, there are not so many entertainment centers and amusement parks. However, tourists with children shouldn’t limit themselves to beach entertainments. There … Open
Jamaica: travelling advices
1. Citizens of many countries do not need a visa to enter Jamaica if they plan to stay on the island for less than 30 days. Check if your country is eligible for no-visa entry. In all other cases, it is possible to get a visa right in the airport upon arrival. The visa costs US$25. To get the visa, applicants need a passport that is valid at least six months after the arrival, airplane tickets, and a document that proves hotel booking.2. It is allowed to carry an unlimited sum of foreign currency. It is prohibited to carry inwards Jamaican dollars. The tax-free amount of imported goods is the following: 2 liters of alcoholic drinks, 2 blocks of cigarettes, no more than 150gr of perfume, and no more than 340ml of eau de parfum. It is prohibited to import all kinds of narcotic substances, plants, fruit, and firearms. It is also prohibited to carry animals without corresponding documents. There are no limits regarding the export of tobacco and alcohol from Jamaica.
3. Both Jamaican and US dollars are adopted on the island. Banks and exchange offices offer the most beneficial exchange rate between the currencies. It is also possible to exchange the money in the airport, but the exchange rate unfavorable there. Tourists can exchange Jamaican dollars back to American ones only when leaving the country. To be able to do this, tourists need to show receipts that proove the exchange of American dollars to Jamaican ones. It is also possible to pay with American dollars when making a purchase in Jamaica, but tourists will get the change in Jamaican dollars in this case, and sellers will use a very unfavorable exchange rate. Many tourist areas accept credit and debit cards.
4. Tourists do not need to do special vaccines before visiting Jamaica. However, it is recommended to get an insurance certificate for a vacation. Travelers interested in sex tourism need to keep in mind that the number of HIV and STD infected sex workers is high on the island. … Open