| If you are planning a trip to Jamaica chances are that | | | | season and it goes without saying that they are the |
| you will consider a choice between hotel and | | | | highest during the high-season, which is from |
| all-inclusive resort as your accommodation option. | | | | mid-December to mid-April. If you book in advance, |
| However, there is another alternative that you can | | | | you will still be able to get better rates. During the |
| consider and these are Jamaica accommodation | | | | low-season, most Jamaica villas offer discounts and |
| rentals which include villas, cottages, condos, studios, | | | | packages. The added advantage is that the island will |
| and apartments. These Jamaica villas serve as your | | | | also be less crowded during this time. As a thumb |
| home away from home in terms of privacy, space, | | | | rule, you can get the best rates if the timing of your |
| comfort and freedom to live as you like, how you | | | | visit is flexible. |
| like. Away from the crowds, they allow you to | | | | You must also talk directly to the property |
| experience and discover the real Jamaica at your | | | | managers or the owner and ask him the questions |
| own leisure and pace. | | | | you have so that you are comfortable booking the |
| Search the internet and you will come across | | | | property. For example, you can ask for more photos |
| numerous listings for Jamaica villas so how to choose | | | | of the villa or cottage. Sometimes the photos on |
| the one that is right for your family and within your | | | | websites are pretty old so they don't really give you |
| budget? For this, you would first need to do some | | | | an idea of the property as it is today. You can also |
| research. | | | | ask whether the property is pet-friendly and if there |
| Decide on whether you wish to stay in a villa, | | | | is minimum night stay that is required. Also if you are |
| cottage, studio or apartment and then do some | | | | travelling with kids, do they offer childcare facilities? |
| comparative studies in terms of rates. Facilities in | | | | All these may seem minor points but they can make |
| Jamaica villas range from the comfortable to the | | | | all the difference to your trip. |
| luxurious and so the rates vary accordingly. Also, if | | | | Finally, when you rent a villa, make sure you pay |
| you have planned on what to see and do in Jamaica, | | | | with credit card and not in cash. Paying in cash can |
| you can also choose a property that allows you | | | | leave you vulnerable to a scam. If the property has |
| convenient access to these locations. | | | | been misrepresented and you have paid by credit |
| Keep in mind that the rates vary from season to | | | | card, you can dispute the charges. |