Can anyone tell me what its like in jamaica?

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hot chocolate

Jamaica is a beautiful country. You cannot get the true feel in a couple of days. You need stay at least a week and mix with the locals. Like every country, Jamaica has the rich, the poor and the in-between, and like every other country there are the good and the bad. Many tourists come and stay at the all- inclusive hotels, but how can you stay in, and experience the culture?

Please dont use any indecent and offensive language to the locals. They will think very little of you! Jamaicans are some of the warmest people in the world, always willing to help where they can, unlike some of countries that I have visited. IMO, the weather and the people are what attacts tourists, as far as I see, because there is no grandiose architecture, historical building etc. when compared say to European countries, but try and beat them on the beaches and great weather all year round! You cant, not even during the hurricane season, as only two months September and October get really rainy and hurricane- possible. Eco-tourism is also alive and well there.

Visitors need to get away from the North Coast and head to anywhere else on the island. To mention some, Portland is probably the only parish where the unspoilt natural beauty still abounds, probably because it is the only parish where the possibility of rain exists daily. It does not last long and the last time I visited there was none. Portmore is the fastest growing community in Jamaica, Kingston is where its at, but without the beaches and associated activites, Swimming pools will have to do, but anything else you want is available. St Thomas and Clarendon are home to popular springs which are declared to have healing properties. Manchester is the parish of returning residents especially from the UK, as the climate is cooler there than elsewhere. St Elizabeth is the home of Black River and Lovers Leap. Check them out.

Transportation is not timely as in other countries but is readily available. The food is great, properly seasoned with local spices before cooking. Check out the jerk chicken, pork and fish....mmm quite tasty. The dialect is a delight to listen to, but not easy to speak because of the accent, LOL I could go on and on and on, like that battery, but you could just google 'Jamaica' and read more for yourself. You could start also with discoverjamaica.com

tiggaface

HAHA!! VEX GIVE ME PURE JOKES!! ...bumper clad!? its bumbaclott! LOL

Jababygirl

It is wonderful everything about it. There is two not one airports. The beaches are the best in the world make it a must to go to Rick's Cafe and Dunn's River Falls enjoy.

liam_dalton2007

I went to Jamaica last year for Our Summer Holiday it was amzing!!!!! I stayed ion Montego Bay however the locals consistantly selling and following you around was a bit much but over all it was good :]

Oddly Osbourne

Yaaah maaam it's cooool! yaaah git meeeee eye!

wiz

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MuddButt

You people don't have any ideal about my country. Just come to the yard and find out for yourself.

MT K

Lovely been there twice,stayed in montego bay and negril.the west side of the island has the best beaches.Same as everywhere you have to be careful about where you go.Went for a meal in the hills above Montego Bay and the restaurant owner only had 1 arm and told us that he was robbed at home and they cut his arm off .Barbados is a more friendly island but much smaller,worth hiring a car to get around--enjoy yourself

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( I know its mainly about booking but it has lots of facts, good places to visit, phrases, pics and more. The interedting stuff is on the left side - ignore the booking panel on the right.

Danny-Ann

DOnt say that to a Jamaican because he will think you are trying to diss him. They dont like it when you try to twang they might not laugh in your face but they may try to twang like you. REMEMBER Some jamaicans will try to hustle you or sell u something a little more expensively because you may not know the currency so well. STILL Jamaica is an all exclusive getaway from stress. even though it's not crime free it still is a woneerful place for music and fun in the sun. If you See our many attractions you will never want to leave. Take it from me I have lived here all my life and still living. I am Jamaican, black and proud, likkle but mi talawa

Anthony F

The word is "bumboclawte," and don't ever tell a Jamaican this, unless you are laughing.

K. J.

Jamaica is one of the most beautiful places on earth however what is most shocking when you go there is the extreme poverty of the common people. If you want to be sheltered from this than make sure you get a "all inclusive package". This way you never have to leave the comforts of the resort. Also it is scorching hot. A really dry heat. You should always use sunblock 24/7 when going outdoors. It rains almost everyday but only for about 30 minutes. There is a lot to do. I bought some goods from the native people who make their goods and sell them to the tourist. I even got my daughter's hair braided by a local woman. They really know how to braid. There is only one airport so be early for your flight.

Jamaican girl

JAMAICA is paradise. imagine laying in the warm sun on a beach or exploring so caves or ancient places. the people are friendly. Jamaica is pure fun. the music and the dace moves are great.
jamaica a di best.
Patios - mi nah lef ya fi no wey.

smiffys

went to Jamaica in Sept 06 u will love it montgoe bay loved it
do Dunn's river falls for a great laugh
we will be going back and our party ranged from 40 -58yrs
but take my word it is a fantastic place the people are lovely
note of caution. i bet ur case will be over weight on the way home apparently they always are ???? every thing is NO PROBLEM wogwan and irie

Dionysia C

Thats about right! It is absolutely fantastic - really nice people, fantastic scenary, good food............

shasha

I spoke my own language and never tried to imitate them I am not Jamaican therfore do not speak the same way as they do would not try to be something I am not.they appreciate good people and love to hear how we spaek as well.just be yourself and enjoy the cultural differences.Jamaica is an experience all to it's self in every way ,just appreciate evry little thing .....they do...

sweet_oreo

well its just wondering and filled with natural beauty. jamaica is far more than the beautful white sand beach some of which (Negril)last for 7 miles and the sunshine which is almost always puoring done on the land.it speaks to a wonderful unique culture where family means everything where visitors arealways welcomed witha smiling face. where love is a langauge and paryting is a daily routine...one thing for surethe music is alway playing there will never be a second that u dont hear music coming froma car or something else.................jamaica no problem man dont worry about a thing

KRYSTL

it is beautiful and lots of ganja

vex

Try saying beer can it sounds like your saying BACON in a Jamacan Accent! So remeber, when you go there, and you want some bacon just say beer can! See, i just saved you alota hastle!

Also you can use the word "bumper clad"!! say get your bumper clad outta here boy" or "i like your bumper clad maaaan" to some one you like!

DR.Chemical

Dangerous and streets full of white salt!! Law and Order is still primitive. I would rather go to Bahamas or Barbados!!

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