Hotel, Villa or All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica?
How a hotel, a villa or Airbnb and an all-inclusive resort compare in Jamaica on cost, location, security and food, and which suits your kind of trip.
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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Is Jamaica Safe to Visit?
What the US, UK and Canadian governments say about safety in Jamaica, the areas they flag, practical local tips and emergency numbers.
Best Honeymoon Resorts in Jamaica
Where to honeymoon in Jamaica: butler suites, couples-only resorts, overwater villas and bungalows, Negril's cliffs and two classic hotels, and which one suits you.
Best Jamaica All-Inclusives for Singles
Jamaica all-inclusives open to solo travelers and friends, from Riu's airport-side resorts to Hedonism II, and why Sandals and Couples aren't here.
Jamaica Cruise Ports: What to Do Near Each One
What's near Jamaica's cruise ports in Ocho Rios, Falmouth, Montego Bay and Port Royal, how far it is, and what a local would tell you before you step off the ship.
Fishing in Jamaica: Charters and Seasons
Deep-sea fishing in Jamaica: what you can catch, when you need a license, the lobster and conch closed seasons, and how to pick a charter.
Jamaica Resorts with the Best Food
The open Jamaica resorts with the strongest food, from Sandals Ochi's 16 restaurants to a five-course dinner every night at Jamaica Inn.
Jamaica for First-Timers: Where to Go and What to Know
Where to stay on your first trip to Jamaica, which region suits whom, and what to check before you book, from a Jamaican.
Jamaican Rum: Styles, Brands and How Jamaicans Drink It
A Jamaican's guide to rum: white overproof to aged Appleton, the brands to know, how locals drink it, and the drinking age.
Jamaican Souvenirs Worth Buying
The Jamaican souvenirs worth bringing home, from Blue Mountain coffee to rum and carvings, what to avoid, and what US and Canadian customs allow.
Club Mobay VIP Lounge at Montego Bay Airport
What Club Mobay's arrival and departure services include at Sangster International, current prices, how to book, and when it's worth paying for.
Jamaican People and Culture: A Local’s Introduction
Out of Many, One People: Jamaica's heritage, language, faith, music, food, sport and manners, explained by a Jamaican for visitors.