| Jamaica is a unique place with a mystique and allure | | | | we would never judge your vacation preferences but |
| unlike any other Caribbean Island. Jamaica vacations | | | | many visitors to Jamaica miss out on the wonderful |
| are popular for people from all over the world who | | | | cultural experiences of the "Real Jamaica" outside the |
| want to experience the culture and lifestyle or at | | | | walls of the all inclusive resorts and far away from |
| least what they believe those things to be. | | | | the "Fake Jamaica" some of these places offer. |
| Travel to Jamaica is a wonderful way to enjoy a | | | | There is nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy the |
| vacation and each year more and more people visit | | | | beautiful facilities of these walled fortresses but take |
| "The Land of Woods and Water" for some fun in the | | | | a day or two to enjoy life outside the compound. |
| sun. Jamaica is unique in many ways and the popular | | | | Book a tour with a local Jamaican or drop into a local |
| idea of a laid back "No Problem Mon" attitude for | | | | Jamaican restaurant and dine like Jamaicans do. The |
| everyone can lead to issues for some visitors. | | | | real beauty of Jamaica can only be found by living |
| In order to help make your vacation a little nicer we | | | | Jamaican. |
| are going to list a number of top tips and advice for | | | | Tip #4 |
| Jamaica vacations for anyone from a first time visitor | | | | Respect yourself and others, mon |
| to a long time friend. | | | | A vacation is often a well deserved break we give |
| Tip #1 | | | | ourselves each year and sometimes some of us take |
| Bring your camera and use it wisely | | | | the well deserved part a little too serious. Some |
| Everyone loves a vacation but often times many of | | | | people come to Jamaica with the idea that someone |
| us are having so much fun we neglect to record it on | | | | owes them something. These people act as if the |
| film or camera and as time passes so do those | | | | world is theirs and the people around them are there |
| wonderful memories. A digital camera with enough | | | | to do whatever ridiculous request they can come up |
| batteries and memory cards to cover you time here | | | | with because "I'm on vacation". It's an attitude like |
| can help create and maintain a lifetime of good | | | | that which will lead to a horrible vacation. treating |
| memories but be careful. Everyone may like looking | | | | people like slaves in a country with such a horrible |
| at your pictures of Jamaica but not every Jamaican | | | | history of slavery won't get you very far no matter |
| wants their photo taken. Be kind and ask before | | | | what you paid them. |
| taking photos of people in public. Be polite and honest | | | | Tip #5 |
| and you should have no problem but on occasion you | | | | Buy Jamaican Build Jamaica |
| will find someone who is adamant you not take their | | | | Jamaica is a part of what was once called the Third |
| photo and its just better to ask then offend. | | | | World. The politically correct phrase is developing |
| Tip #2 | | | | nation these days but the harsh reality of the |
| Plan your trip before you arrive and verify everything | | | | economic conditions make it feel like another world in |
| Jamaica is a great place for a spur of the moment | | | | many ways. Jamaica is a beautiful country with a |
| vacation and you can easily visit the island with little | | | | wealth of natural resources and beauty but things |
| or no planning at all but in order to best enjoy your | | | | are not good for the average Jamaican. Tourism is |
| Jamaican vacation we suggest you lay out some | | | | the driving force in the Jamaican economy but very |
| basic plans for how to spend your time along with | | | | few Jamaicans own the large prosperous hotels and |
| the more important things to do in any for of | | | | resorts. most Jamaicans work for the tourism |
| itinerary you think you need. You do not have to | | | | industry as drivers, maids, servants and |
| over plan your vacation but it is certainly wise to | | | | entertainment staff and hospitality jobs are about |
| organize some aspects including accommodations, | | | | the only legal way any Jamaican has to make money |
| transportation and tours. Things change often in | | | | on the tourist that arrive here. If you have the |
| Jamaica and the wonderful bed and breakfast you | | | | opportunity to do so we suggest you travel to |
| stayed at on your first visit may not be the same | | | | Jamaica and live with Jamaicans. Find a local resort or |
| place it was just 2 years later. Proper planning can | | | | hotel that is Jamaican owned and spend your money |
| help avoid these type of disappointments and make | | | | with a business that will keep that money in country. |
| for a better vacation experience. Some of us get so | | | | When you are in Jamaica take a chance and spend |
| into the laid back lifestyle we never leave the hotel | | | | some time with Jamaican people and spend your |
| and we end up not doing half the stuff we wanted | | | | money in local craft markets restaurants whenever |
| to and that leads to regrets and hopefully more trips | | | | possible so that your valued tourist dollars make it |
| but a little planning and you can make your tours | | | | into the community at large. Jamaicans will appreciate |
| blend into your airport transfers and make the most | | | | it and build a better Jamaica. |
| of your time in Jamaica. | | | | There are a slew of other tips and advice one can |
| Tip #3 | | | | take with them on their Jamaica vacation but these |
| When in Jamaica, do as Jamaicans do! | | | | five will make it a great vacation for you and |
| Everyone has their idea of the perfect vacation and | | | | Jamaica. |