Hi there, I am doing some research on Lucea and the areas surrounding the Harbour, I was wondering if there is anyone that lives there who would perhaps be able to answer some questions I have, it pertains to 18th century Lucea and mostly the buildings that are left over. I am facinated by the beauty of this coastline and would love to know more about the area.

Based on what I know there’s only one domestic airline in Jamaica and they mostly due private, charter flights usually connecting tourists to Mbj, negril, Boscobel, Kingston and negril. They don’t seem to entertain passenger service. As such if low cost domestic services were introduced as an alternative to cut driving time between relevant towns and the stress of public transport , do you think that might work? Public hesitancy, challenge of keeping price low/affordable and push back from ground transportation services seem to be the obvious obstacles. NB: by passenger plane I mean those that are designed for short and mid range flights like [Embraer](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_ERJ_family) or [bombardier](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombardier_CRJ100/200) jets with between 35 to 50 seats. Edit: this is a hypothetical especially if rail service isn’t restored. Rail probably would render this and other current modes obsolete but rail isn’t coming back any time soon it seems.

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I am going to be in Runaway Bay, and I wanted to tour around Kingston and do a food tour that I am planning. Does anyone know of a driver for a day? Please get in touch with me. Thank you!

Hello all. I and a friend will be traveling to Montego Bay in a few days. I made the dumb mistake of flying into Kingston. What would you all recommend for a safe and reliable travel to Montego Bay? I know probably the obvious choice would be to get a rental but just wanted to get some inside intel on what anyone else would do. Thanks in advance!

Me (f23) and my cousins (f28 and m26) have come from England to see our family out in the country of St Catherine’s parish. We haven’t been able to visit beaches yet but I saw there are a few in St Ann’s just north of here. Do you man know of any free(cheap up to J$600/person) beaches up in St Ann’s? Like nice water, chill, big, doesn’t have to be in an urban area/town, doesn’t have to be touristy. Can be in Ochi, but preferably want a quite area tho.

My grand parents from both maternal and paternal are Jamaican born my parents were born in America so does that make me Jamaican American or half ??

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Hello r/jamaica, I hope your day is going well. I'm doing some research at the moment around language use, and I've been searching for videos/images on the internet of times when Patois has been used in an "official" capacity, e.g. covid lockdown notices, news readers, etc. However, it's proven pretty fruitless. Can anybody here send me an example or point me in the direction of one please?

A couple years ago my husband and I (white Americans) visited and my husband fell in love with ackee and saltfish. Fresh ackee is of course illegal here but he has a friend that has a few ackee trees and he harvested some the other day. Of course he did lots of research to only pick the open pods, clean out the seeds and membranes and boil for a few minutes before cooking again. It tastes really really good, but he’s a novice white man and I’m just concerned about how prevalent poisoning is, if anyone has gotten sick from eating ripe fruit that was poorly prepared. Please advise, I thank you!

My japanese friend is here in Jamaica for a three month visit but would to stay and live for possibly a few years,but upon entering there was not ideas of what to do., Immigration give a time to stay up the three months so he has to go back to Japan and return, maybe there are a few ways he could get a visa to stay as long as he wants.we are looking for options,even we know he has to go but do you have any ideas of communicating with the Government to set up a business so he can have something like an exemption so he does have to leave? We are looking at business ideas , marriage and even real estate but the time seems very short to.go around not having to flay and forth.. do you have a way or any ideas of what is possible NOW?

What’s up everyone. Really hoping some locals/residents can provide some insight for me. After looking through many of the Caribbean/Central America destinations, I decided that Jamaica made most sense for my family to visit for one of our final vacations before we begin to start our own careers/families. The mixture of the energetic/lively culture and breathtaking views make it seem like the perfect destination. I’m a male in my early 20’s who’s very social and active, and has a general knowledge of Jamaican culture as my great friend of the past 10 years is Jamaican and has introduced me to a lot. I listen to the classics like Vybez Kartel, Popcaan, Buju Banton, etc, have had home made beef patties, jerk chicken, and oxtail, and jokingly speak Patois with my bro. Even the scenes of TopBoy shot in Jamaica had me hyped. I lay that out just as some context, and to differentiate myself from the majority of honey-moon or suburban family oriented groups who come to Jamaica to enjoy commercialized food on the beach from the comfort of their resort (which is completely justified in certain circumstances). I have the following **questions**: * What area do you recommend? It seems Montego Bay, Kingston, and Negril are most frequented by foreigners. I’ve chosen Montego Bay based on the following – let me know if it is accurate * *Montego Bay* – great balance of resorts/vacation and culture (if you decide to pursue the culture, and venture outside of your resort). Unlike Negril where the beaches are isolated, instead you have access to a large city as well as many tourist activities such as Bamboo rafting, horse riding, and even local food spots * *Kingston* – although the history runs deep and rich, and it is a major city – the lack of beaches, views, and rumours of crime are something that have eliminated the option * *Negril* – amazing beaches, but seems far too isolated to be able to experience even a taste of true Jamaican culture. The “hotspots” just seem to be Rick’s café – how much culture can you truly experience from an established venue frequented mainly by tourists? * What will the weather be like in late August? Also what tourist “season” is late August generally referred to as - Is it a rush, empty, moderate? And lastly, is there anything special or unique going on in Montego Bay during late August? * What would you recommend we do? We plan on staying at an all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay, but my family has huge a interest in other cultures. We are well travelled, and have also lived in grimy third-world countries riddled with poverty and crime for multiple years in the past. I provide all that information to say; we can handle ourselves in high-pressure situations, and are not immediately scared off at the claims of crime in Jamaica – although a better, more authentic explanation on what to expect would be highly appreciated. Also, I would love to immerse ourselves with the locals and party/dine with them at their functions * What genuine experiences would you recommend for a family with a high tolerance and able to navigate certain situations (we’ll also have a Jamaican driver/companion to help us) – I’m personally tryna go out at night to the block parties/functions and catch a gyal wine on me n teach me summ LOL. Any thoughts? * Where would you recommend to eat? Honestly, I kinda want to avoid an all-inclusive resort just so we have an excuse to eat in the city every day and have some real, authentic Jamaican food. Whether its hidden gems, or classic street vendors. We love it all (Side note: 1 family member is vegetarian, will their be options for them? Everyone raves about the fruits and veggies in Jamaica) * What are some “classic tourist” activities that would be recommended, but actually are fulfilling/enjoyable? I definitely want to visit the Bamboo rafting, possibly the Usain Bolt museum, and horse riding on the beach. Anything else you’d recommend? * What is the best way to meet up with locals? Again, we love immersing ourselves in the culture, and we generally find trips turn out much better when a local takes a liking to you, and would like you to join them in their activities. I would genuinely appreciate any information to any of these questions. I understand I’ve asked a lot, but this is how I show respect to the country and area as I want to experience everything it has to offer in its entirety. I’d really appreciate those individuals who’ve lived there for a while, have grown up there, or have had vacations in a similar structure. If your vacation to Montego Bay consisted solely of getting drunk and eating hamburgers on the beach then I’m afraid your advice/suggestions would most likely not align with what I’m seeking.

I can apreciate a good hustle, I even enjoy it, do it all the time as an artist. But even my white tourist ass knows 20usd for sugar cane and keneppe is way too much. So how hard are beach vendors usually upcharging, should I start negotiating at half price? Ps: I dont mind paying a little extra for things, this is how these people make a living and i respect that

Context: hi, I’m a mixed race 17 year old to a Jamaican Mother and English/Irish Father. My Mum’s family came over to the UK during the windrush generation. I’ve been tracing my family on my Jamaican side and found small amounts of Scottish in that side. I wondered if it was common with Jamaicans from St Elizabeth parish to have ancestors from Scotland etc. Thanks for reading!

My parents are Nigerian and I was born in Minnesota haha. But I was just wondering, whats it like down there. I dont really know much abour your Island other than Bob Marley haha. Oh and one of my favorite teams, the Minnesota Vikings, has a Jamaican player named Danielle Hunter, so theres that

Hi Everyone. I'm a Canadian who was born in Guyana and I would like to get married in Jamaica. My birth certificate doesn't have my father's name on it. Does anyone know if that is a problem? Thanks!

The guide I talked to quoted me at $30000JMD and that is more expensive than I would like to spend. From what I’ve read, the trail itself is easy to navigate and hard to get lost on so I’m thinking of doing it on my own. Does anybody know a good way to get 4x4 transport from Kingston to Penlyne Castle?

What's the deal with tipping in Jamaica. I'm at Mobay atm, moving onto Ochios and then Negril. What's the correct amount to tip? Every time I've paid with card the server has asked how much I want to tip, without let me put it in myself. This seems very aggressive, but then I'm used to the UK system. Also what's up with your conversion rates to US dollers too, when I've checked it out, a couple of times your paying an extra $10 or so to pay in US. Are Americans stupid and fall for this?

Howdy! I'm a a single 40s male, looking to spend a week in Jamaica next month, laying on a pristine beach, going on excursions and immersing myself in the local culture. I've looked at Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios and frankly can't decide. Aside from the criteria above, I'll be traveling solo this trip and want to avoid an area and especially resort that is all or primarily couples, honeymooners, etc. Thanks so much for any suggestions.

hey everyone ! im going to be moving to Jamaica. it’s going to just be me. im planning on living there for a year and am creating a budget. how expensive is food in Jamaica (Kingston) and how much is enough to live on for one person each month

So my family and I are planning a trip to Jamaica this summer and being completely new to the country and knowing very little other than jerk chicken and Bob Marley we are looking for some advice one the best things to see and do while in Negril. We really want to learn more about the culture, the local people, the food etc. We are likely going to stay at a resort and will be flying in from the USA. It looks like Negril is around an hour drive from the airport, does this sound right? How are things priced compared to the US if you have experience? It looks like the USD is 1vs130ish Jamaican dollar but that doesn’t tell me much about for example a cab ride or what things in shops cost. What are good things to do to safely experience the best the country has to offer? We aren’t against touristy stuff but we really like to learn about the place we travel to. I think it’s important that we and our children are able to see how others live and we enjoy teaching them acceptance and understanding of people of all kinds. We have unfortunately heard horror stories of crime from friends, is it e really as prevalent as people are telling us? Any tips for a pasty white group of tourists to stay safe and experience the area? 😁 Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

I am from the US and I am used to tipping for service. We will be going to a Couples resort that has a no tipping policy. From what I've read these resorts are pretty strict with the policy, and I certainly do not want to get am employee in trouble. But before I book, I wanted to make sure that couples (and sandals), pay their employees a fair wage to make up for the lack of tips. Do these resorts pay better than other resorts? Are their employees treated fairly?

I’m a 23 year old black male in Miami. There’s a big population of Jamaicans here. Would Jamaicans get offended if I wanted to learn Patwa? Always been interested

Just curious as I read on here a while back that “Jamaica has enough tourists”

Hello! My boyfriend and I want to go to the caribbeans for 4-6 weeks next winter (jan-march, exact dates undecided) to work remotely and travel. Last year we went to Puerto Escondido in Mexico and loved it, and this time we really want to go to Jamaica, as I've always been fascinated by it. People keep saying how dangerous Jamaica is - is it really that bad in 2022? We wouldn't want to stay in a resort or stick to all-resort strips, only visiting jamaica with hotel tours... It's really not our style. With some good intelligence (not walking around with lots of money, staying somewhere safe, etc etc...), would it really be that unsafe still? Also - recommendations are the most welcome!!:) edit: for reference, we are both well-traveled and have grown up in developing countries, but we know each country is different. thank you!

Any ideas on how I might be able get in touch with my Jamaican roots? My Dad left Jamaica for the States in the 80s and is completely estranged from his family. I've never met any of them except for his sister. Not even his parents. Never been to Jamaica, so everything I know is secondhand from them (and from pop culture but you know). So barring his willingness to go to Jamaica with me and/or introduce me to anyone in his family, what are some things that to do or places to go in Jamaica on my own to make me feel more in touch with my heritage? Or anything I can read/listen to/watch? Any general advice would be much appreciated. Sarcastic responses accepted but some real ones would be nice too lol

I’m soon visiting Jamaica for a vacation, and can’t find recent info on what I do with my ADHD medication. A trip advisor from like ten years ago is giving me real mixed info. I’m seeing that people “just take it”, or “have never been stopped”, and then others who are like “legally, you need to get a permit”… but, all the contact info I have is outdated. I’m panicking a little. Anyone got any experience with this?

I have family in Jamaica and come to visit them periodically (usually about 3 times a year in normal times). My family is upper middle class in Jamaica and they live very comfortably in a gated villa. We interact with locals regularly but I know there is a large part of Jamaican society that I’m completely sheltered from. Every so often we go and stay at the resorts. I’ve stayed at maybe 7 or 8 resorts in various parts of Jamaica. There is a question that has been gnawing at the back of my mind that I’d love to get peoples’ thoughts on that I feel like my family hasn’t been able to answer adequately. All the people working at these resorts seem very respectful and cheerful, etc. I know they’re paid to do that, and I also see some of them play up the whole Jamaican act (ie. “Yah Mon!”) for tips. Some of them seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs. So my question is how much do the resorts serve to increase the quality of life for these folks? They’re constantly exposed to foreigners with money, see how they live, see how they’re served, and see massive amounts of consumption that may not be the norm in their day to day lives. Does all of this have a positive impact on their lives? Does it create potential resentment? Is it just a job that they believe is detached from an unattainable reality? Or does it inspire them to achieve more? Not sure if there is a right answer, hence why it has a discussion flair. Would love your thoughts!