Plan your Jamaica trip

Everything practical about a Jamaica trip in one place: when to go, how to get around, renting a car or taking the Knutsford Express, money, food and the questions visitors ask most. Start with the guides below.

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  • Great Houses in Jamaica

    The Jamaican great houses you can tour now, from Rose Hall and Cinnamon Hill to Seville and Devon House, and which ones are closed.

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  • Catamaran Cruises in Jamaica

    Catamaran cruises in Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios that are sailing now, with operator prices, who each suits and which boats aren't back.

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  • Zip Lining in Jamaica

    Where to go zip lining in Jamaica: Mystic Mountain, Chukka at Dunn's River, Sandy Bay and Good Hope, with prices, limits and what's closed.

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  • River Tubing in Jamaica

    Where you can go river tubing in Jamaica now, what's paused, and how to stay safe when rivers rise after rain.

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  • Rum Tours in Jamaica

    The rum distillery tours you can book in Jamaica now, Appleton Estate and Worthy Park, plus where Hampden's tour stands.

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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 one opens.

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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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