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One would think that this would be relatively straight forward, but I am in charge of researching and booking a trip to Jamaica for a diverse group of people. Details below. [more inside]
posted by something_witty around Jamaica at 1:53 AM - 3 answers

We're thinking of doing Jamaica for Christmas. We're hearing conflicting reports about how safe it is, how serious harassment by hustlers and panhandlers is, etc. We've heard ten different schools of "common knowledge" ranging from: okay if you stay in a resort to okay if you keep your head about you to completely okay and shame on you for doubting. I'm tired of asking my pal Google and I'm looking for first hand experience. Specifically, we're interested in Negril/Montego Bay. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown around Negril, Jamaica at 5:38 PM - 6 answers

I am accompanying a friend to Kingston at the end of March for one week. The main purpose of the trip is to visit the U.S. Embassy for some paperwork. I have never been to Jamaica and wanted to get some pointers. Which guidebooks would you recommend? What areas should we visit? Which areas should we avoid? Could you recommend a place to stay? [more inside]
posted by allthingsconsidered around Kingston, Jamaica at 7:30 PM - 4 answers

I want to tour Jamaica and learn about the history of the country, specifically focused on reggae music & culture. I don't want to stay in Resortlandia or do some kind of BS ecotour. Also, I don't drink. Can anybody tell me of a tour company or group that can help me do this? [more inside]
posted by shushufindi around Jamaica, Jamaica at 10:33 AM - 4 answers

We're celebrating our 20th anniversary (we're both 40) and we think we want to goto Jamaica. We are limited in time... our tentative dates are 10/1 - 10/4 (basically just a weekend). Help us find the right destination that gives us everything we want... [more inside]
posted by foodybat around New York, Jamaica at 3:07 PM - 6 answers

Any advice on how to get the best price/service shipping two rooms full of furniture from florida to jamaica?
posted by LittlePumpkin around New York, Jamaica at 8:07 AM - 1 answer

Does anyone have any insight into the township of Brampton, in the Trelawney Parish district of Jamaica? Beginning Friday, I'm spending the next 10 days there. [more inside]
posted by humannaire around Jamaica at 1:50 AM - 4 answers

My friend and I are going to Jamaica at the beginning of August to do a service project in Kingston. [more inside]
posted by Dance Commander around New York, Jamaica at 2:26 PM - 11 answers

I have one week in Jamaica. I have advice on what I should do there - but what tourist activities should I avoid? [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs around Jamaica at 1:32 PM - 10 answers

The fiancee and I just booked a honeymoon at Sandals in Negril, Jamaica. Any tips from folks who have stayed there (Sandals, Negril, Jamaica... any of the 3, but hopefully a combination)? [more inside]
posted by paulrockNJ around Negril, Jamaica at 8:57 PM - 5 answers