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Three Quick Tips
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Take part in our Meet-the-People program. Our Meet the People program matches you up with a local Jamaican who shares a similar interest, profession or hobby with you. Your new friend will expose you to local traditions, customs and hidden gems that make Jamaica so special. |
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Learn to speak Jamaican. While English is Jamaica's national language, Patois is commonly spoken in many of the less touristy areas of the island. Showing a genuine interest in learning Patois, i.e., carrying a dictionary or memorising some greetings, will make you a hit with the locals. |
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Don't miss out on roadside attractions. Whether you rent a car, hire a taxi driver or ride on a minibus - try to make several roadside stops on the way to your destination. From jerk stands to rum bars to craft shacks to fruit markets, the Jamaican roadside is a window into Jamaica's unique culture. |
Spotlight On
With over 17,000 kilometres of road linking Jamaica’s towns and cities, our colourful highways and byways are destinations unto themselves. Winding down mountains, zigzagging through woodlands, and circling the coastline, a road trip through Jamaica reveals many faces of our rich culture. > Learn More
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In the 18th century, the town of Bath, in the cool foothills of the John Crow Mountains, was one of the most fashionable towns on the island. The town was then an exclusive retreat for the European elite, who subscribed en masse to the healing powers of the nearby mineral springs and took refuge in what were then the most elegant botanical gardens in the West Indies. > Learn More
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Public notice needed to travel:
It was not easy to leave Jamaica in the early days not only because transportation was slow but because the law required that no one could leave the island without first publicly advertising his intentions three weeks in advance. This was mainly to protect creditors from people even captains of ships who refused to pay and then skipped the country.
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