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  • Jamaica Weather Month by Month

    Jamaica's weather month by month from Met Service data: rain, temperatures, sea temperatures, hurricane season and the best time to visit each region.

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  • Overwater Bungalows in Jamaica

    Only three Jamaica resorts have overwater rooms, all adults-only. Which ones they are, what's included, and when each opens after Hurricane Melissa.

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  • Do You Need a Passport to Go to Jamaica?

    Yes: every air traveler needs a valid passport. Entry rules for US, Canadian, UK and other visitors, the C5 form, visas and what customs won't allow.

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  • Things to Do in Portmore, Jamaica

    Hellshire fried fish, horse racing at Caymanas Park and a multiplex cinema: what to do in Portmore, St Catherine, across the harbor from Kingston.

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  • Renting a Car and Driving in Jamaica

    License rules, rental age and insurance, driving on the left, tolls and road conditions after Hurricane Melissa: what to know before you rent.

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  • Jamaican Snacks and Drinks

    The Jamaican snacks and drinks locals grow up on, from banana chips and bun and cheese to jelly coconuts, plus a recipe for coconut drops.

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  • Best Places for Jerk in Jamaica

    Where to eat real jerk in Jamaica, from Scotchies to Boston in Portland, checked for what's open after Hurricane Melissa.

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