Thanks, Collin.
I’d like to give a quick opinion of Jamaica-we went for a week back in May of this yr. Although we were in a fabulous resort directly on the water(went cliff diving there)once you venture beyond your resorts doors, the stark reality of poverty hits you squarely in the face. The poor are EVERYWHERE-hands extended, and selling everything they can think of to earn a dollar or two. You travel by taxi, safely, by choosing one of a multitude that fly by you on the rd. DO NOT let your hotel folks pick out the taxi driver-they are in cahoots and it won’t be pretty when time onlinees to settle up. AGREE UPFRONT ,before you step in the cab what your rate will be. One day we just booked our driver for the entire day for sightseeing. There are gorgeous falls on the island as well as a blue hole you can jump down into-if you’re brave enough! People are very friendly, but as I said, their hands are always out 🙁
Bugs are a constant in Jamaica-little tiny ones -they’re on everything-even in the kitchens of your resort room. It is a part of life there-you get use to it.
Save big bucks! Wait to buy all your souvenirs at the open market-they have jsut about everything you’d enjoy taking back home.
The water is a heavenly blue, temps are wonderful with a lovely breeze. Many people sell food at open stands on the sides of the rd. Don’t be hesitant to try some island favs! it’s the way folks do it there 🙂
Go on Trip Advisor and Fodors for honest, up-to-the-minute reviews & suggestions.
We stayed a week at Catch a Falling Star-currently rated #2 best hotel in J @ Trip Advisor.