Lionfish in Jamaica: Why Locals Eat the Invasive Fish
Lionfish are invasive on Jamaica's reefs, and eating them helps. Are they poisonous, what to do if you're stung, and what they taste like.
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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Jamaican Patois: Slang, Words and Phrases, Explained by a Local
Jamaican slang, greetings and everyday Patois words with meanings and examples, from "wah gwaan" to "tallawah", explained by a Jamaican.
Carnival in Jamaica: A Local’s Guide
Carnival in Jamaica fills Kingston with soca, costumed bands and the road march. Next season's dates, its history, and how to join a band.
Ocho Rios vs Falmouth: Which Is Better?
Ocho Rios or Falmouth, for a cruise stop or a resort stay: what's near each, how far they are from Montego Bay, and who should pick which.
Snorkeling in Jamaica: Marine Parks, Boat Tours and Beaches
Where to snorkel in Jamaica: the Montego Bay and Negril marine parks, reef boat trips and the beaches you can snorkel from shore.
Montego Bay’s Hip Strip (Jimmy Cliff Boulevard)
Montego Bay's Hip Strip, now Jimmy Cliff Boulevard: what's there, what's open now and where the upgrade stands.
How to Choose and Book a Jamaica Resort
Pick the region first, then decide all-inclusive or not, check what's really included, add the taxes and fees, and plan the airport transfer.
Casinos in Jamaica
Jamaica's first casino licence was granted in July 2026, for Princess Grand Jamaica. What's open now, what the law allows, and where the gaming lounges are.
Jamaica Resorts with Water Parks
Jamaica resorts with water parks and slides, from Pirate Island at Beaches Negril to Wild Princess at Princess Grand, and the age rules to know.
Best Waterfalls in Jamaica
Jamaica's best waterfalls that are open now, from Dunn's River and the Blue Hole to YS Falls and Reach Falls.
Jamaica Resorts with Swim-Up Rooms
Every open Jamaica resort with swim-up or swim-out rooms, by who they suit, with one honest drawback each and the new ones on the way.
Cannabis in Jamaica: What the Law Says
Ganja in Jamaica is decriminalized, not a free-for-all. What the 2015 law allows visitors, where you can't smoke, and why it never goes in your luggage.