TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(JMD)
Jamaican Dollar |
| Electrical |
110 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 876 |
CLIMATE:
80 to 86 degrees at sea level year round. Monthly temperature
range is less than 6 degrees. Nights and heights are always cooler
FOOD:
Jamaican food is somewhat spicier than American-similar to
the Cajun dishes found in New Orleans. One popular dish is
called "jerk" which is a spicy chicken, pork or fish
barbecued over wood. Other dishes you may want to try are curried
goat, ackee and salt fish, rice and beans, beef patties or a
refreshing rum punch drink!
GEOGRAPHY:
Jamaica is slightly smaller than Connecticut 150
miles long and 50 miles north to south. Its mountains run throughout
its length; highest point 7,402 feet.
LANGUAGE:
English is spoken; however the local dialect is patios,
a combination of English and Creole. If someone says Wha a hoppin'
(what's happening), you just say irie (everything is cool). Some
of their expressions are quite interesting i.e., a sleeping policeman
is a speed bump.
MEDICAL
FACILITIES:
There are facilities in all major resort
areas, and drug stores for pharmaceuticals. Private doctors and
dentists are also available throughout the island. Most large
hotels have a resident doctor on call.
SHOPPING:
Crafts Markets: woods, straw, beads, embroidery. In
Bond: gold, silver, China, electronic equipment. Other: Jamaican
rum, liqueur, perfumes, Blue Mountain coffee
