Caribbean Jamaica travel not only offer rum, sun and reggae. Get Caribbean islands can compare with Jamaica for the wide range of activities on offer.
Jamaica’s motto is “Out of Many, One People.” That’s really what Jamaica is all about. Good beaches and great food can be the focus of the typical vacation, but Caribbean Jamaica travel boasts sightseeing for those who want more, especially in Montego Bay (“MoBay” to the locals). Montego Bay has many homes that used to belong to wealthy plantation owners back when sugar was king.
Here is a Jamaica travel guide with a few things you should know to get the most out of the Caribbean Jamaica vacation:
Banks / Currency
Money is easy to handle when you travel in the Caribbean Jamaica. Visit one of the many licensed Cambio and currency exchange available in resort areas. With such easy access, there is no reason to have Jamaican money with you before you get there. In the rare event that your resort does not have a money exchange, banks in the region will be able to help you.
The official exchange rate changes daily, so shop around a bit before you make your exchange. Many Jamaican ATMs also accept international bank cards with Visa, Mastercard, Cirus and Plus logos. Banks also provide credit card advances, cash travelers checks, and offer other financial services.
Climate
Jamaica’s climate is tropical and temperate sea level near the interior highlands. As a Jamaican poem says: “We have neither summer nor winter / Neither autumn or spring ….”
The Caribbean Jamaica, you need clothes for a tropical climate. Swimwear is required for swimming or other water sports, a jacket or a light sweater for hiking.
Where to Go
Montego Bay
Located on the northwest coast of Jamaica, Montego Bay is the country’s second largest city.
Montego Bay also happens to be one of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations. Tourists flock to Montego Bay by air and sea. Many major cruise lines include Montego Bay on their list of ports of call. Hotels offer all-inclusive packages that ensure that travelers meals, non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages costs are covered.
Montego Bay is filled with interesting charms. There is plenty to see and do during a visit to the island. Dining, dancing, sight seeing and shopping are among the popular choices. Montego Bay also houses some of the world’s greatest natural attractions.
In February 2004, Half Moon Cove home to a number of trained dolphins. Tourists have the opportunity to play and swim with dolphins in their natural environment. A dolphin swim can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Heading further inland, Croydon Plantation is open daily. At Croydon Plantation, guests can experience the bustling activity that occurs within a forest property. Pineapple, and a wide variety of citrus fruits harvested daily.
Montego Bay
Canyon River Whitewater Rafting offers daily excursions. Tourists can take a raft trip down the Canyon River, which passes through a pristine rainforest. Children aged four years and older are allowed on the rafting trips. All tours include lunch and drinks. This is an excellent way to see a completely different side of Montego Bay.
Montego Bay is home to Mobay Tours, a boating company that offers exquisite underwater tours. The semi-submerged boat boasts large windows that provide tourists to see the sea from a new angle. Guests to Montego Bay to remain dry while experiencing a colorful array of fish, sharks and other aquatic life.
Windsor Caves are one of Montego Bay, Jamaica’s hottest tourist attractions. The huge caves are available for experienced Spelunkers, although other tourists are allowed up to the roped post. Bold traveler can see large bats hanging from the cave ceiling and stunning limestone rock formations. Windsor Caves boasts the country’s largest bat population and bat guano is used in many of the plantations as fertilizer.
Montego Bay is home to a large number of all-inclusive hotels. Hotels can be a little inland or directly to some of Jamaica’s pristine beaches. The choice is varied and easily booked online.
Tourists on their way to Montego Bay must have a current passport. U.S. citizens are allowed to skip this requirement and instead provide a notarized copy of his or her birth certificate along with a photo ID card.
So this is my suggestion for your next vacation. It will not be any close to being cheap, but it will surely be an unforgettable experience for you and your family or spouse.