Jamaica
Montego Bay is Jamaica's resort coast — beaches, jerk, and the gateway to Negril and the Blue Mountains.
Montego Bay is Jamaica's main tourist hub — beaches, resorts, and Doctor's Cave Beach, with Negril's cliffs an hour west and Ocho Rios east. Eat jerk chicken, swim, and take a day trip to the Blue Mountains or a river raft. Best December–April; it's the easy Jamaica beach trip.
How long
3–5 days
Currency
Jamaican dollar (JMD); USD widely accepted.
Language
English and Jamaican Patois.
Getting around
Taxis and a rental; drive on the left.
Budget range
USD 100–200 per person per day at mid-range.
Tipping
10–15% at restaurants.
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