Jamaica Travel Forum

Dear freinds

Me and my wife planing to visit jamiaca by end of Novemer

1)do u think november is suitbale for sucba diving

2)We wish to swim nude so pls advice best naturist beach and do we need
any documents to enter nude beach.
best way to reach naturist beaches in jamiaca

3)Advice budget accomodation for backpack

thanks in advance for all ur answers

lavend

Anyone who has done either of the above in Jamaica, I would love to hear your experiences. I'm planning a trip in summer 2010. Are the trails easy to navigate? What are the best maps for the area? Any country-specific dangers to hikers (besides the obvious--animal, and disease)? And anything else you think would be helpfull in planning my trip....Thanks!

Does anyone know of reasonable places to stay near the beach ?

Planning a vacation to Jamaica or Dominican Republic for New Years. The prices are really high just wondering if anyone knows from experiencing searching day to day... from booking early or waiting for better deals since resorts may notice they are not booking enough rooms. all inclusive is the way we would like to go.or even if thereis another hidden place that is as nice we would appreciate any advice...

I am returning to the Sandals Royal Carib resort in Montego Bay after 6 yrs. The private island used to have a clothing optional beach on it. Is that still the case?

Hello everyone,

I'm planing on a trip to Jamaica in February 2010.
Our idea is to fly to Montego Bay, take a bus to a hostel (Carribbean Sunset Resort) in Negril and go from Negril to Kingston, and fly back home from Kingston (we are couchsurfing in Kingston).
We are 2 students and want to keep the trip as cheap as possible.
I found a bus operating between Montego Bay Airport and Negril (http://www.jamaica-tour.com/ground-transportation.htm#Montego_Bay), wondering if that's a good idea?
Any suggestions for the bus between Kingston (somewhere in the center) and Kingston aiport?
And the most difficult part, a bus service between Negril and Kingston under 100 $ per person? Or even cheaper, I read about the route taxis, but I'm not sure if they go on such long distances or how it works exactly....I know that it's a 6-8 hours trip or similar, but we don't really care because we would just spend one day on travelling.
I'm thankful for any ideas, tips, warnings or experiences.
Nadine

Hi! I'm off to Jamaica for the first time in November, landing in Kingston then free to go anyway... ideally i'd like to meet up with some friends in Montego Bay North area... so.... seriously is there any decent cheap accommodation option? I'm struggling to find something at the moment.

I know KIN is far from Mo Bay and was looking for somewhere a bit less touristy yet nice but at least if I can spend some time with them there in mo bay it'd be good.

Looking for tips and advice on accommodation and travel there on a tight budget!!

Thanks in advance

Is the Couples Tower Isle the same as what used to be Couples Ochos Rios? All adult resort with island about 150 yards off beach? Anyone been there since the renovation? It was the oldest all inclusive in Jamaica, I wonder how the renovation was? We truely enjoyed our stay there before. I hope the new management is as good. Please advise. Best regards, Doug

Sorry, don't mean to rock your boat,, but why do I see that?

I'm thinking about going to Jamaica for 2 or maximum 3 weeks this winter.
There are organized round trips as I know for about 5 days.
The rest of the time I want to go diving or take a hike tour through the blue mountains or maybe somewhere else where it is beautiful. Ok, I will also relax and drink a rum.
It is better to go to the north coast for diving ?
Does somebody know agencies for hiking tours ?
Best month (Best weather, Diving, Hiking, Round trip) or cheapest month between november and march ?

We are going to Sandals Ocho Rios in Sept. We were thinking of doing the Blue Mountain Bike Tour for a day to get away from the beach. Is this worth it - has anyone done this?

Does anyone know what sort of aircraft virgin atlantic fly to jamaica?

Hi all, we are newbies. We are departing on Fri, Aug7 and have converted US$ to J$. Now I am concerned we took waaay too much J$.
What would be a good start guideline for "haggleing" on:

Taxi rate?
Souvenier rate?_t-shirts, street art, towels, etc.
Tour guide?- cane raft cruise down one of the rivers...

Really looking for a base guideline for pricing. Just want to be fair to the locals as well.
Please state US or J$ when referring.

Thanks a bunch,C

Hello I'm considering a week in Jamaica 9-16 August 2009 in Bahia Prince resort.
Hopefully not to be hit by a hurricane! If I'm reading reviews correctly, it will rain but hopefully for an hour or so and then it clears up. Is it very disrruptive for activities? Let say if we buy a day tour to the falls, to the Dolphins, etc
What are the best tours available. I didn't find many reviwes about prices and options. Although I 'm under the impression that tours are quite expensive.
I read that Dolphins cove is nearby the falls so I'd like to combine that two, as I would expect that doing it on different days would be more expensive, no?
I think I would also like to do rafting on Martha river + a visite to Montego bay.
I'm sure my tour operator will give me a list of day trips when arriving, but I'd like to know if on the resort I'd have more companies to chosse from and which one do you recommend.
Does anyone know how much do they charge at Bahia Prince to use internet per hour - I don't mean connecting my laptop, but going to a common room and use their computers.
Do European mobile phones work or do we need to rent a local mobile phone?
I've read about Mosquitos... is it very severe? or we are just fine if we put some repelent on?
Would love to hearing from your experiences!
Txs

I will be in Montego Bay for 5 days for a wedding and want to know what the "must see, must do, must eat", etc locations are. I consider myself a foodie and like to check out local mom and pop style restaurants, the places where the locals eat. Night life hot spots? I want to get the all around experience while i'm there, any help is uch appreciated. :)

I would like to visit Jamaica, but not alone. I do not know anyone who would also like to go. Any suggestions as to inexpensive group tours?

Hi all,

I'm headed to MO Bay & staying at the Iberostar Grand.
Its our first trip, and hopefully not our last, to Jamaica.

Has anyone stayed at the Iberostar? Any tips or suggestions?
Also thinking about getting driver to take us around for maybe half a day...
Any suggestions?

Thanks Mon! Happy Travels,
Bunny

Me and 7 of my friends are going to Sunset Beach Resort for a week at the end of june to celebrate my 21st birthday. How far is this resort from the Hip Strip and whats the best cheapest way to get there if we cant walk it. Also, does anyone know of any good booze cruises?! Thanks =)

Im traveling to negril from NYC on monday and was thinking about bringing my iPhone for emergencies and photos. Is this a good idea or am I better off leaving it at home. Im very attached to my phone.

Going to Ocho Rios in 2 weeks. I've been told that the South Tower on the 11 floor up have the best rooms. Can anyone confirm this?

Hi, Going in 7-09 and very confused over the locations of all the rooms. Don't want one with a private pool but the more reasonable are Rivera and Great House. Has anyone stayed at one of these. What location is better. Is it worth the extra $500 to get a different room. The place is so big I have no idea if front by lobby , ocean or middle where the Great house is? Is it walking distance if yu take shuttle to the river resort and then go to the Dan Rivers from there? How is the food . Any informaton would be helpful.

Hello!

I will be in Montego Bay on business next month, with about four days of free time. I really want to do some hiking and have a more adventurous visit than just sitting around a resort all day and hanging out with tourists. Is there another area I can go to that is close by, easy to get to and safe for female travelers? Does anyone recommend Ocho Rios? Or better to stay put in Montego Bay and maybe take day trips?

As always, thank you fellow VT-ers for your help and advice.

ive just booked a 2wk hol for me my husband and 2 boys aged 11 and 15 to clubhotel riu in negril and i was hoping if anyone could let me no if there is a dress code in this hotel when eating in the hotel restaurant.?

Hello - My girlfriend and I are considering spending some time at Strawberry Hill in the Blue Mountains in July. Can anyone give us an idea about the surrounding area? Is there access to food/services other than the hotel? Right now we are not planning on renting a car. Is this area too isolated to be without our own transportation and without getting the all-inclusive? Thanks for any help!

i'm 18 and my sister (19) and my friend (19) are going to be staying at the ritz carlton. my dad kinda freaked me out by saying it could be scary going as three young girls but were determind to go..is there anything we should really be worried about?

I have just booked my holiday at the Royal Decameron at Montego Bay for April 17. I am used to travelling alone because I can't sit and wait on people who do not want to invest money in their vacations. Yesterday a friend told me that I will not be in Cuba or Mexico and that I must not leave the resort alone. Afterall, I can't expect anybody to become an overnight friend, this does not usually happen. Is it that dangerous? I am now having second thoughts about why I decided to go to Jamaica. I am not the sit on the beach all week type of person. What are your thoughts about Montego Bay for single women travelling alone?

Hello Sologe

I wanted to know how to join the surprising program that exchang guests from two distant hotels. When you went to Jamaica. I'm traveling on April 2 to the 6th.

What area and all inclusive hotel in Jamaica is the best and more fun than all the rest?

What is it like driving in Jamaica? Is it as bad as some sources make it out to be? We are traveling for a week and want to rent a car so we can get out around the island and see more and have that independence. Is it dangerous enough to advise against that? Never been to the island so any information from experienced travelers is very welcome. Thank you!

I am planning a trip to Jamaica. We have 2 nights to figure out what to do, between staying our first nights in Boston Bay and ending out trip in Negril. The only thing we have as a must-do over those few days is going to Nine Mile. Any suggestions on reasonably-priced places to stay/other things to do in the area? We're renting a car and would like to do some exploring. Anything cool or different, thanks!