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Travel Tip Questions and Answers:
What should
we bring with us?
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Jamaica
is a tropical climate and day-time temperatures are
usually in the 80’s or 90’s, so light summer
clothing is recommended. You may wish to bring a
light sweater for winter evenings when the
temperature can get into the 70’s or for
air-conditioned restaurants. In general, Jamaica is
casual in style and we therefore recommend you not
bring expensive jewelry along. Please do bring
personal toiletries such as toothpaste and shampoo.
Sun block and mosquito repellant are also good items
to have handy. Villas provide bed linens and bath
towels, however you may wish to carry your own beach
towel. You may also reduce your grocery budget by
bringing NON-perishable food items like canned tuna
fish, peanut butter, cereal, etc. Items such as
these are not locally produced and can therefore be
fairly expensive.
When is hurricane season
and what are the chances a hurricane will hit
Jamaica?
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Hurricane
season begins June 1st and ends November 1st. No one
can predict if or when a hurricane or tropical storm
will hit Jamaica with 100% accuracy. However, with
today’s technology, these storms can be discovered
well in advance and their paths can be fairly
accurately projected.
What is the currency
in Jamaica?
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The
official currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar.
Currently the exchange rate is approximately US
$1.00 = JA $48.00. You may exchange money into
Jamaican Dollars at banks or licensed exchange
bureaus in the airport or in resort towns. Most
establishments also accept US dollars, traveller’s
checks, and credit cards.
What options do we have for
ground transportation and/or car rentals?
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Private
car transfers, bus transfers, car rentals, or van
and driver services. Transfers vary in price
depending on how many people require the service and
to which area in Jamaica. Car rentals range between
$245 to $650 per week, depending on seasonal factors
and the size of the car required. Car rentals are
subject to additional tax, insurance fees, and
liability deposits. Please remember that in Jamaica
you must drive on the left! For larger groups or if
you prefer to have a driver, a 12-passenger van &
driver service is wonderful option starting at
around $800 per week.
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