Where to vacation in jamaica?
by Connie
QUESTION:. The weather in Jamaica in April
QUESTION: ANSWER: June-19-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi there, The weather is generally good all year round here in Jamaica, with temperatures ranging between the 80's and 90's during the day, and around the 70's at night. April's average temperature ranges between 85 and 74. In the winter months its a bit cooler while the summer tends to be a bit warmer as well. Traditionally, the rainy, or what we call the hurricane, season begins June and extends November - with the heaviest rains probably in September and October. And even then, there have only had a few hurricanes hitting the island. By the way, I learned that during the summer season resort rates drop as much as 20-50%... so there's an opportunity to get some great deals. All in all, April is probably one of the best months to visit! A little more on my Jamiacan Climate page. Wishing you and the newly weds a great time then! By the way, you can get the latest weather forecast on Jamaica using this link. I hope that helps. Stay in touch. References: http://jamaica-guide.info/weather/april/ TripAdvisor.com http://en.allexperts.com/q/Jamaica-182/2008/3/weather-April.htm http://www.jamaica-dream-vacation.com/jamaica-weather.html Related Pages: More Visitor Related Q&A Places to Visit in Jamaica Government Related Q&A Our Blog Page. AND EVEN MORE...Search Here Jamaican flowers for my wedding
by Anonymous
QUESTION: ANSWER: May-04-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi there, A hearty congratulations on your wedding. I wish you and yours the very best! One of my co-writers, Tracie had helped me to create this page about flowers in Jamaica but unfortunately, I don't know much more. You might want to try the hotel's guest services department to see if they can give you some insight. If you have a local wedding coordinator, he or she should be able to provide you with such information as well. By the way, you are welcome to take a look at my marriage in Jamaica page for a little more information on weddings here. Stay in touch Related Pages: Jamaican Travel Stories Pictures from Jamaica Facts about Jamaica Our User Forums. Our Jamaica Blog. Jamaican Weed
by Shundra
I was wondering what are the different species of Jamaican weeds you have in Jamaica. Can you please give me their scientific name as well as their common name?
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by Renis Morian
ANSWER: April-01-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Renis, There are lots of guest houses to choose from. Of course you'll tend to find the cheaper ones outside of the city areas. But that too might be a blessing in disguise; you'll get to experience the true Jamaica in a natural, no frills environment. I don't know the prices at all but I'll direct you to a link on the Jamaica Tourist Board's website that provides a nice list. Here is it. The only downside is that these are probably the more established ones, you may or may not find a low cost cost gem. If anyone is aware of a hidden gem, please indicate by commenting below. Either way, please keep in touch Renis. Related Pages: Jamaican Travel Stories The Real Jamaica Jamaican Tour Guide. drugs in jamaica
by Corey
Question: Answer: by W. Gayle, January 08,2009 Hi Corey, There aren't 'lots's of drugs' around the resorts at all, can't be! We would have had some serious problems :-) Having said that, I also know that there are onezy, twozy undercover individuals who attempt to sell visitors marijuana outside the resorts (not on property), or perhaps from the beach. Can you get into trouble for using marijuana? Take a look here or here for more. Safety in Jamaica
by Anonymous
QUESTION: Here is another response:"There is no need to be scared of Jamaica, it is just like anywhere else. These people are always making it more than it is. This whole thing is just being blown out of proportion. Yeah there has been an increase in the crime rate in jamaica since lately but that is everywhere, even here in America. Jamaica is not worst than anywhere else that is the picture that everyone tries to paint but it is not true. You just have to careful when you get there and just dont go out with people you dont know, dont flaunt like you are a foriegners, foriengner gets targeted wherever they go not just Jamaica. You will be with family so there is nothing to worry about, just don't do anything out of the ordinary and you will fine. There is crimes happening everywhere in the world not just Jamaica. Trust me you will have fun. If you are of the legal age make sure you go to New Kingston and check out the clubs Quad and Assylum, they are so much fun. There is so much in Jamaica to do. Make sure to take a trip to Port Royal and go eat some steamed fish and Dunn Rivers falls to climb the rocks. Have fun on your trip. Enjoy my country." Source: Yahoo Answers. Related Pages: Jamaican Travel Stories Intriguing Facts About Jamaica Our Jamaica Blog More Questions About Jamaica Value of Jamaican Money I hope that helps. stay in touch. Why is Devon House in Kingston a Place of Interest?
by Kimeler Kerr
QUESTION: Jamaican Food
by Debra Wellington
Jamaican Curried Chicken & Dumpling Question Answer by W.Gayle, Jan 09,2009 Hi Deb, My favourite food is Jamaican Curried Chicken and dumplings. I talk a little about it here as well as provided the recipe (below). What yours? http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_curried_chicken.html More exciting Jamaican food options here as well. Common Questions!
by Wellesley
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by Chandler
Question: Answer by W.Gayle, Jan 31, 2009 Interesting question Chandler! Seriously though, if you are coming for a vacation, you really don't need to bring any food with you, unless you have a very strict or special diet. All of that is here, including beers- and world class ones too! Isn't that's the whole idea of the vacation though? To taste the local flavour and culture? Click here to read or post comments. Vacation in Jamaica
by Cheryl
Question: What to expect during my trip to Jamaica
by Amber
QUESTION: ANSWER: June-11-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Amber, No need to be nervous, unless it is a bit of travel anxiety, which is OK since you are treading a new destination, and travelling for the first time.. I'll start by referring you to the page which speaks about safety in Jamaica. I'll then suggest you read these Stories from recent visitors. Regarding gifts, there are lots of places to by gifts for family members. Along with the craft markets and Duty Free shops, you'll also find unique gift items at the major tourist attractions you'll likely to visit. The hotels also have areas where you will find something unique; never mind the roadside vendors; not only do they sell fresh Jamaican fruits, you'll likely get durable gift items as well- at good prices too! About what should you expect generally speaking? Learn more in my pages on Jamaican Culture, Vacation in Jamaica, Jamaican Food, Facts on Jamaica, and maybe even by viewing my photo album! I hope hat helps. Finally, come with an open mind and I am confident you'll have a wail of a time! Stay in touch Amber. Related Pages: Best Beaches in Jamaica Things to do in Jamaica Other Tourist Attractions Our Blog Page. AND EVEN MORE...Search Here Music Festivals in Jamaicaby Anonymous Question Answer by W. Gayle, Jan.4.09 I doubt it but I will leave this question up for someone else here in Jamaica to comment on, if they know otherwise. Here however is a website capturing notable happenings for the entire year. http://www.destinationjamaica.travel/jamaica_calendar_of_events.php Jamaican Dressing
by Tara Lee Williams
ANSWER: April-09-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Tara Lee, Lucky you! I've actually answered this question quite a few times. Please take a look at this page. http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican-clothing-apparel.html. That should give you a good idea. Also, please see the other related pages: Related Pages: Jamaican Costumes Jamaican Products Jamaican Swimwear. Vactioning in Jamaica. Our Blog. Why travel to Jamaica?
by Nadine
Question:
Hope this helps my friend. Saying hello in Jamaican
Anwser: Feb-05-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi there, I hope this doesn't surprise you, but 'Hello' is 'Hello' in Jamaica as well :-) Having said that, we do have numerous other slangs that are used, but they are neither consistent not used by everyone. You might here someone says 'Yow' as well. That probably is the next popular expression to say 'hello', but not all of us use that. Also, when I was younger, I was used to hear young men saying 'yush' to get a girl's attention. For other popular Jamaican sayings, visit this page. Hope that helps. Stay in touch. Regards, Wellesley Click here to read or post comments. Travelling in Jamaica
by Val
Question: Mrs. Brown's Tea House in Jamaica
by Scott
QUESTION: ANSWER: July-25-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Scott, First, congrats on your vacation. Good choice, I am sure it will be well worth it! About the Tea House, well I have never heard any mention of that place in Jamaica prior. I am hoping that others who might be a little more knowledgeable of the industry will add a comment here though. Stay in touch. Related Pages: Free Jamaican Travel Guide. Places to Visit in Jamaica Jamaican Beaches. Tourist Attractions More Visitor Related Q&A Our Blog Page. AND EVEN MORE...Search Here Car Rental in Ocho Riosby Anonymous Question: Answer by W.Gayle, Jan 1, 2009 Hi Anonymous, Thanks for your question. "Ocho Rios (Ochie) is the Tourism Centre of the garden parish of St. Ann. It is a small quaint town that caters to a vast number of Cruise Ship visitors who flock the city’s many craft markets and shopping centers. And with it being such a small town, everywhere is within walking distance, so there aren’t a lot of car sales taking place here, relative to say Montego Bay and Kingston. Here however, are the popular ones:..." http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/ocho_rios_car_dealers.html Click here to read or post comments. jamaican marijuana
by dennis thomas
ANSWER: April-01-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Dennis, That's the question of the day! A very interesting one indeed. Sad to say, I am not aware of the names - or types. I've heard only about Indica and Alaska in my earlier years, but I suspect there are a lot more. Let's hope someone a little more knowledgeable on this will respond with a comment (below). Regards, Related Pages: Marijuana in Jamaica The Nine Miles Tour Facts about Jamaica. information about Jamaica
by Koen
We visited your site and saw a lot of information about Jamaica. The information we found on your site is very good and useful. We hope you answer this letter. Thank you for your help. Yours sincerely, Koen Answer: Feb-20-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Koen, Thanks for visiting the website and thanks for the question. Yes, I am excited that the site was of help to you. There are already pages on this site that will be able to provide much of this infromation. You can start with the facts about Jamaica page. It will provide you very useful links to a lot of background infromation on our country. You can find information on Sport in Jamaica here. For must see places in Jamaica, visit this page. For information on the landscape, please visit map of Jamaica page and location of Jamaica. So what's a typical day for a Jamaican? Very interesting question! It depends on who. Jamaica is still a developing country and so you while you can expect many of have rural/ agricultural means of income, the larger percentage is in industrial and service type jobs, ranging from bauxite and manufacturing to information technology and tourism. In addition to the page I refered to you first, take a look at the Jamaican economy as well. I hope that helps. Regards, Wellesley sites to see in Jamaica
by Stan
Question Answer by W.Gayle, Jan 28, 2009 Hi Stan, Great question. 'Whether you are looking for exciting, historic or adventurous places to visit in Jamaica, rest assured we have them all! Among them includes some of the best in the Caribbean & indeed the world! I have been to a number of them; Many are great, but still, there are many more for me to venture. So from my own experience and/or popular local sentiments, I now present you my top (5) five; best of the best...' http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/places-to-visit-in-jamaica.html. You may also be interested in these unique things to do in Jamaica as well. Money in Jamaica
by G Dhillon
ANSWER: Feb-23-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi G Dhillon, In brief, I would say you need both. Regardless of your reason for visit- business or leisure, you’ll still be able to conduct transactions in both currencies. I suspect you might need more USD but it is still useful to have some Jamaican- especially to hand off as tips or to pay for some local services. If you should force me to tell you how much of each, I would probably say, an 80/20 split, (USD vs Jamaican) Of course, you recognize that the Jamaican Dollar is not going to be of much value when you get back home- if you have leftovers, so there goes another reason not to keep too much Jamaican. Please take a look at my page on the Jamaican Currency for even more detail and exchange rates. Regards, Wellesley Click here to read or post comments. Jamaican Language, Jamaican dance and cliff jumping
by Satorie
Hi my name is Satorie ( sa tor e) and I am in 6th grade. I live in Grand Rapids Michigan and I am doing a project on Jamaica. The population of Negril
by Phillip Johnson
QUESTION: ANSWER: July-28-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Phillip, I did some research for you. I haven't found anything conclusive (yet), but enough to give you some insight. One source reported that it was 4040 in the year 2000, but two other sources claimed it is approximately 3,000. One even reported 25,000! -clearly out of line. According to an official publication by the Negril Marine Park in 2004 though, the residential population of Negril was 3,469 in 1991 when Jamaica's population was 2,380,666. I would want to think that just as the national population grew by approximately 21% since, Negril would probably grow by at least that! Maybe about 4400? I'll try and get some official information though. I hope that helps in the interim. Stay in touch. Related Pages: More Visitor Related Q&A Government Related Q&A Travel Tips Our Blog Page. AND EVEN MORE...Search Here References: http://www.nrsp.org/database/documents/2341.pdf http://www.jamaicatravelnet.com/negril-jamaica http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_population_of_Negril_Jamaica http://www.seejamaicacheaply.com/negril_jamaica.html The Weather in Jamaica!
by Anna
QUESTION: ANSWER: June-02-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Anna, It would really be unfortunate if the weather continues as it is this this week. The truth is that even in the hurricane season we still have beautiful sunshine and very few hurricanes affect us. Yes we get rains, but it is not prolonged for a long period of time. Perhaps around early to mid September is the exception, recently. June historically is quite a favorable month, so I don't expect the weather since the last few days to continue for long. A background on our climate here I did a quick forecast for you at accuweather.com This is the forecast today: And this is the forecast during that time Notice the difference? Basically it will not all be sunshine then- some winds and stuff, but it should not be anything to stop you from having a grand vacation. Stay in touch Related Pages: Jamaican Travel Stories Pictures from Jamaica Facts about Jamaica Our User Forums. Our Jamaica Blog. Click here to read or post comments. The beautiful Jamaican Poinciana tree
by Kurt
QUESTION:. the jamaican nightmare drink
by victoria
QUESTION:. Contact for Registrar General's Department and Local Police
by Nicolette Francis
QUESTION: ANSWER: July-28-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Nicolette, I searched but can't seem find a number for said police station (Cheesefield). However, the number for the Kingston control is 876 927-9910. Try them, they will be able to direct you further. In regards to the numbers for the Registrar General's Department, please try this link.Those are all the local numbers for the offices. Just a quick note though, if you are having difficulty (like most of us) getting through to any of the RGD numbers, please let me know. For a listing of the "Francis" in Jamaica with a landline phone, click here. I hope that helps. Stay in touch. Related Pages: More Visitor Related Q&A Government Related Q&A Travel Tips Our Blog Page. AND EVEN MORE...Search Here Fishing License
by Gerry Ostrowski
Question: For Spear FishingNo licence is required. However if it not permitted in the boundaries of the Montego Bay Marine park. The Marine Park extends from the Sangster's Airport down to Great River. For Stop Fishing (Hook and Line)There is a legislation but it is not enforced. In fact the fine is a paltry $50 JA dollars! according to Mr. Winston Reid at TPDCO. The proper procedure is to get a permission letter from the Montego Bay Marine Park prior. For Sports Fishing...meaning Marlin or Tuna type fishing- which requires the use of a boat, rent or own, there is also no legislation. However, a personal licence for the boat is needed, if it is owned. If the same is done for commercial purposes, a fishing licence would be needed. The Jamaica Tourist Board would provide further direction on that. Hope that is helpful. P.S. The number for the Montego Bay Tourist Board office is 876-952-4425. The number for TPDCO is 876-979-7988. Regards, Wellesley Click here to read or post comments. Can I bring my dog to Jamaica with me?
by Stephani
QUESTION:. Conditions for Importing Dogs and Cats into Jamaica1. No dog or cat shall be imported into the island except such animal is imported directly from Great Britain, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Eire. 2. Every dog or cat imported into Jamaica must be accompanied by an import permit from the Veterinary Division in the Ministry of Agriculture (Jamaica). 3. On arrival at Kingston, which shall be the ONLY port of entry into the island, every dog or cat shall be examined by an inspector appointed under the Law, and if free of infectious or communicable diseases it may be landed. 4. Every dog or cat imported into Jamaica must be accompanied by a certificate stating that there has been no Rabies in unquarantined dogs, cats or other animals in the country from which it was exported. This certificate shall be given: a. In the case of Great Britain by the Ministry of Agriculture- Fisheries and Food, Hook Rise, Tolworth, Surbiton, and Surrey. b. In the case of Northern Ireland by the Ministry of Agriculture,Belfast c. In the case of Republic of Eire by the Department of Agriculture- Dublin. 5. No dog or cat imported into the island shall be landed if it has been in contact with any dog or cat other than a dog or cat coming directly from Great Britain, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Eire; or a dog or cat that has been release from quarantine in those countries in respect of Rabies; and which in either case has been granted an official certificate from a country of origin referred to above. 6. Dogs and cats vaccinated against Rabies are not allowed entry into Jamaica. Of course, I also learnt that yacht and cruise ships are ways people get around the law. Also, since are keeping her on board, you should be fine, but you probably should get confirmation from an authority there. Their contact numbers are 876-927-1731 up to 50. For more information, I would suggest you visit the website and follow the links from there. I hope that helps. Stay in touch. Related Pages: Animals in Jamaica Animals in our EcoSystems Jamaican Laws General Q&A about Jamaica Our Jamaica Blog And even more...Search Here Hello in Jamaican
by Bre
ANSWER: March-28-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Bre, Believe it or not, it is....thank you! You might also hear 'respect' or 'bless'. In straight creole you probably will hear "Tanks". For more terms please visit my Jamaican Sayings Related Pages: Jamaican Dictionary Hello in Jamaican Jamaican Folk Tales Jamaican Language. Tourist Attractions in Jamaica
by Marcos
Anwser: Feb-12-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Stan, Great question! "Whether you are looking for exciting, historic or adventurous places to visit in Jamaica, rest assured we have them all! Among them includes some of the best in the Caribbean & indeed the world! I have been to a number of them; Many are great, but still, there are many more for me to venture. So from my own experience and/or popular local sentiments, I now present you my top (5) five; best of the best..." http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/places-to-visit-in-jamaica.html. You may also be interested in these unique things to do in Jamaica as well. Regards, Wellesley Hotels Near Grand Lido
by Shari
ANSWER: April-09-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Shari, Their is none immediately near to the Braco. The closest is the Starfish Hotel, which is about 15-20 minutes drive. I would suggest you try back the hotel though. You didn't say when you are coming but considering that this is not the busiest time of the year, particularly with the world economies at they are. Try calling back, 876 957-5517, and try your luck. That hotel is awesome by the way. All the best. Related Pages: Jamaican Hotels Cheap Hotels Getting Around. Vactioning in Jamaica. Shopping in Jamaica. Car Dealers in Jamaica. Jamaican Straw Hats
by Harry
Question Jamaican Tour Guide
by Tammie
ANSWER: March-28-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Tammie, Without any hesitation, I'll would recommend Chester to you, a personal friend of mine. Ches conducts individual and group guided tours all across Jamaica. And of course, with his many years experience, you would appreciate the fact that he knows virtually all the 'nook and cranny' of the island. In fact, I did this page about him. His contact information is there as well. Feel free to contact him directly. Related Pages: How to choose a tour guide Tourist Attractions The Nine Miles Tour The Real Jamaica. Shipping Rum from Jamaica
by Bob
QUESTION: ANSWER: Feb-18-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Bob, The standard size here is 750 ml and I think 12 comes in each case. Bear in mind that there are varying sizes though, depending on the brand and the manufacturer. Regarding the price to ship, I wish I had known. I am hoping someone who knows will help you by answering the question here. By the way there is a discussion going on right now on Sangster's Jamaican Rum Cream that might be of interest to you. Stay in touch Related Pages: Jamaican Travel Stories Pictures from Jamaica Facts about Jamaica Our User Forums. Our Jamaica Blog. Click here to read or post comments. Retiring to Jamaica
by John E. Tarsey
QUESTION:. Moving to Jamaica
by Frank
QUESTION: ANSWER: September 26, 2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Frank, I take it you would like to get some background information on living in Jamaica - in your case, with a child. Interestingly, I answered a very similar question recently. Take a look at my response. That should provide you a good background. I hope that helps. Stay in touch. Related Pages: Jamaican Travel Stories Travel Guide Our Blog Page. AND EVEN MORE...Search Here Jamaican college requirements for international students
by Samantha
QUESTION:. Jamaican Wood Sculptor Search
by Susan
QUESTION:. Jamaican phrase for rest or relaxation
by Roshawa
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by michael gayle
QUESTION: Do Jamaicans prefer the rivers or the sea?
by Raymond
QUESTION: ANSWER: September 12, 2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Raymond, Those are some very interesting questions. Thanks for asking. Yes, we have many rivers, but in addition to the fact that most of them are not 'swim friendly', many persons do prefer the beach. You'll find that the rural folks relish the river a lot though. A Jamaican who haven't been to the beach? I don't know of any Jamaican who have never been to the beach. Having said that, let me quickly clarify that while some do go, they spend the time basking on the sand rather than go in the water; I personally know a few like that :-) I hope that helps. Stay in touch. Related Pages: Jamaica's Top Beaches Scuba Diving in Jamaica Travel Tips Our Blog Page. AND EVEN MORE...Search Here Click here to read or post comments. Nigerian needs a Jamaican Visa
by Sorjy
ANSWER: by Wellesley Gayle Hi Sorgy, Thanks for your interest in visiting our country. As a general rule of entry in Jamaica, all applicants: -must be able to support themself and their dependents; -if desirous of entering the service of an employer, they must produce a work permit. -should not be a person of unsound mind or mentally defective; -should not be the subject of a certificate given to the Immigration Officer by a health officer that for medical reasons, it is undesirable for him/her to be permitted to land; -should not have been sentenced in a foreign country for any extradition crime within the meaning of the Extraditions Acts 1870 and 1906; -should not be the subject of a deportation order. -must have a visa, unless exempted. -must have applied for and obtained permission from the Government of Jamaica if entry is desired for other than tourist purposes; (source: SeeJamaicaCheaply.com) Generally too, countries in the commonwealth does not need a visa, but there are some exceptions, and Nigeria happens to be one. I would suggest you first contact the Jamaican embassy in Nigeria for more information, as terms and conditions can (and do) change: From my research, they are currently located at: Plot 247 Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Area District Abuja, Nigeria Phone: +234-9-234-5107 Fax: +234-9-234-2726 Email: jamaicanembassy@yahoo.com I hope that helps. Stay in touch. References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_members_of_the_Commonwealth_of_Nations http://www.seejamaicacheaply.com/visa_jamaica.html http://jamaica.visahq.com/embassy/Nigeria/ Related Pages: Travel Tips More Visitor Related Q&A Government Related Q&A Our Blog Page. AND EVEN MORE...Search Here Getting a US visa for my friend in Jamaica
by Cynthia Esposito
QUESTION:. tourist attractions in kingston
by Carlo
QUESTION:. Jamaican school for my ten year old son
by g dhillon
QUESTION: Click here to read or post comments. General Knowledge Information on Jamaica
by Samantha Jannel Dixon
QUESTION: ANSWER: May-29-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Samantha, Please see the answers below, and yes, this is current as at the date above.
Related Pages: Quick Facts About Jamaica 2007 General Election. History of Jamaica. User Forums Our Blog Page. And More...Search HERE All the best Samantha. Stay in touch. Use of the Bluefields Beach Park
by Joan Belfon
QUESTION: ANSWER: May-07-2009 by Wellesley Gayle Hi Joan, This sounds great! I don't have a contact for the management office there, but according to a constable at the police station (virtually right there as well), that should not be a problem. The only exception is probably when they are having major events. He advised that you can still contact office for further information if necessary. The facility is owned by the UDC, and the last I know, it was operated by WPM. Enjoy and stay in touch Joan. Related Pages: Jamaican Travel Stories More on Bluefields Beach Pictures from Jamaica Facts about Jamaica Our Jamaica Blog. Click here to read or post comments. Bringing a vehicle into Jamaica temporarily
by Geoff
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