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    Jamaica Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

    Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. The national and official language of Jamaica are both English and Jamaican Creole. Jamaican Standard English is a dialect of English encompassing in a Continue Reading...

    Jamaica Map

    Map of Jamaica Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge mapView Larger Map Continue Reading...

    Jamaica Calendar Of Events

    New Year’s Day January 1 Ash Wednesday March 8 Good Friday April 21 Easter Monday April 24 > Labour Day May 23 Emancipation Day August 1 Independence Day August 16 National Heroes Day October 16 Christmas Day December 25 Boxing Day December 26 Continue Reading...

    Jamaica Important Adresses

    LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: Jamaican Tourist Board; 2 St Lucia Avenue; Kingston 5; Jamaica Tel: 929 9200 Fax: 929 9375 Foreign Embassies in the United States: In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean countries have consulates or tourist offices in large cities in the United Continue Reading...

    Jamaica Things To Do

    OCHO RIOS/DUNN’S RIVER TOUR* Ride along Jamaica’s scenic north coast to Ocho Rios on this full-day tour. Spend the morning shopping, and in the afternoon, try a climb of the world famous Dunns River Falls. NEGRIL SUNSET Visit the place where time stands still and laid back attitude Continue Reading...

    Jamaica Things To Know

    Time Zone* EST Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:35 AM to 6:48 Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:37 AM to 5:40 Average Temperature Summer: 85 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 80 degrees F Average Rainfall: 78″ Rainiest Months: May-October Water Temperature Summer: 83 degrees F Water Temperature Continue Reading...

    Jamaica Getting Around

    By Air: Air Jamaica Express, a subsidiary of Air Jamaica, provides shuttle services on the island. Be sure to reconfirm your departing flight a full 72 hours in advance. Tim Air offers quick flights between resort areas as well as to Kingston. Airlines: Air Jamaica Express (PHONE: 876/952-5401 in Continue Reading...

    Jamaica Getting There

    Jamaica’s airline is Air Jamaica British Airways operates four flights a week non-stop from London to Kingston. Other airlines serving Jamaica include American Airlines, Air Canada, ALM, BWIA, Trans World Airlines and Northwest Airlines. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizens need to present a Continue Reading...

    Jamaica FAQs

    When is the best weather in Jamaica? Daytime winter temperatures range from the high 70s (Fahrenheit) to the mid-80s. Summer temperatures are slightly warmer. Northeast trade winds and mountain breezes keep the temperature pleasant year round in Jamaica. Water temperature is approximately 78 Continue Reading...

    About Jamaica

    WHY JAMAICA? Exquisite beaches – historical sites – hiking trails – river falls – scenic caves and more… ABOUT JAMAICA? Jamaica was claimed for Spain after Christopher Columbus first landed there in 1494. Columbus used it as his family’s private estate. The Continue Reading...