Jamaica travel advice

The Caribbean island of Jamaica is a popular touristcomprising pork, chicken and fish. The most popular
destination attracting a million tourists from all overfood here is jerked meat-jerked chicken and jerked
the world who arrive on cruise ships in Ocho Rios, orpork, which is meat seasoned with peppers and
on the island's largest airport in Motengo Bay. Thespices and grilled over a hot fire made of pimiento
vacationers can choose to set base in any of thewood and mixed in fiery jerk sauce. If you don't
Jamaica villas and cottages that are convenientlywant it spicy, you can have it without the sauce.
located nearby. As a savvy traveller, you can find aBesides, there are other local specialities such as rice
rental within your requirement and budget.cooked in coconut milk and native red beans.
 Popular destinations Aside from the rum, Jamaica is also famed for its
 Jamaica's most well-knows tourist site is Ocho RiosBlue Mountain coffee, prized for its rich smoothness.
famed for the Dunn's River Falls. What makes theseYou can also try out the Red Stripe beer, available in
falls unique is that the water cascades a series ofboth light and regular varieties, and Appleton Rum.
protruding rocks before weaving its way into theInfact, you can even tour the Appleton Rum factory
Caribbean Sea. Visit the falls and you will find a humansouth of Montego Bay along the Black River.
chain winding its way up to the fall accompanied by a Shopping
guide. There is also a Dolphins Cove nearby where The local currency is Jamaican dollar. The US dollars
you can actually swim with the dolphins. Then there isare also widely accepted in almost all jerked stands,
Negril with its beautiful beaches, notably the Sevenlocal shops and duty free stores. For souvenirs, you
Miles Beach. Also visit this place to witness somecan purchase local paintings, wood carvings and
great sunsets. Kingston is the island's capital and is apottery as well as items crafted from shells and
must visit for those interested in music and thecoconuts. You can also consider coffee, jerk
history of the island.seasoning and rum cakes.
 Accommodations Safety
 Jamaica boasts a number of hotels and five star When in a foreign land, it is always advisable to
resorts but most vacationers prefer to stay infollow some precautions. While you will definitely be
Jamaica accommodation rentals comprising villas,safe in the secure community of your Jamaica villas
studios, condos, cottages and apartments. By stayingand cottages, you should never venture out alone
in your own rental, you can plan your ownafter dark. Avoid flashy clothes and drawing attention
entertainment, prepare your meals, live like the localstowards yourself. You'll come across people trying to
and immerse yourself in the island's culture.sell you drugs, especially marijuana but remember
 Food and drinkpossessing drugs is illegal on the island.
 The cuisine relies greatly on the local produce