Traveling to the Caribbean Island nation of Jamaica
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US dollars in Jamaica
Two questions actually:
Are US dollars widely accepted in Jamaica? For example if I'm in a small town buying a pack of gum, would they accept my US dollars?
In Jamaica, do they refuse to accept your US dollars, if they don't look brand new and…
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What is the cheapest and most efficient way to travel around Jamaica?
I'm thinking about going to Jamaica next spring, but I am pretty unfamiliar with the infrastructure of the country. I'd like to go to Ochos Rios and maybe Montego Bay for a few days, then make my way to a more rural area to spend an additional few…
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Rental Car Insurance in Jamaica
My trusty Visa card has insured all my rental-cars. It seems that Jamaica is problematic and Visa will not be insured. Based on my reading and Google search, I am under the impression that the situation in JA is such that no credit card will…
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Are there any cheap ways to get from Jamaica to Cuba?
I'm looking for a flight from Montego Bay to Santiago de Cuba (preferred) or La Havana, but I can't find anything below 400 euros (my trip is one way, at the end of July).
Are there any cheap airlines, ferries, or cruise lines that serve this route?…
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Jamaica Auto Rental Insurance
I made a reservation through Expedia for thrifty.com auto rentals in MBJ (Montego Bay, Jamaica airport). I bought rental car insurance from Expedia and read the insurer's fine print. There was a point about not covering damages where prohibited by…
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Can a Jamaican citizen travel to Jamaica from the US with an expired passport and a US green card?
I am a citizen of Jamaica with a valid US permanent resident card. My Jamaican passport has expired and I have tried with no success to renew it through my assigned consulate in the US since December 2017, but each time my passport photos were…
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Visa requirements for Jamaica for an Indian citizen with a US visitor visa
My parents have Indian citizenship and Indian passports. They have US visitor visas and are traveling to US in the next month. I am planning to travel to Jamaica for vacation (5 to 6 days) with my parents.
Is there any specific visa requirements for…
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How can I travel to Jamaica without going through the USA, UK, or Canada?
How can I fly to Jamaica without transiting in the UK, USA, Canada, or any other non-European countries? I am a Jamaican living in Sweden, and I don't have Swedish citizenship. I don't want to book a visa for the USA, because I applied before for a…
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How do I prove my age to buy alcohol in Jamaica?
I am traveling to Jamaica where the drinking age is 18. I am 20 and I plan on drinking. If I show my American driver's license will I be given a drink or will I be turned down?
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Travel from India to Caribbean or South America
How can someone from with Indian passport come to Jamaica without dealing with a transit visa? We applied for a transit visa through Canada but were denied. We are open to traveling to Jamaica or South America.
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Getting my girlfriend from Moscow to Jamaica bypassing the USA (no visa)
My girlfriend lives in Moscow and only has a Russian passport/Russian citizenship.
I was born and live in NYC and am a US citizen only.
We are getting together once a month, but every time I have a problem with her flights, I bought a flight from…
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Cuban ferry services to other countries
Are there any sail/ferry services that (in the case of sailing, don't require you to be a crew member) will take you to and from Cuba to the various islands and countries around Cuba.
A few of the countries I would like to visit while in Cuba…
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Can I travel to Jamaica with a one way ticket and buy a return once I am there?
I would like to know if I can buy a return ticket once I am there as I do not know how long I will be staying. I will be staying with relatives if that makes a difference.
OR could I buy a ticket and within 24hrs cancel once I make it through…
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Recommended route from Ocho Rios to Mandeville: 3 choices
Jamaica is full of lovely friendly people, however, the drivers are, well, scary. That being said, I have a rental car and intend to drive on a Saturday from Ocho Rios to Mandeville. Google shows three routes enumerated by travel time:
Route 1: 2h…
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Jamaica: selecting the "Junction" route
I was advised to take the 'Junction' route from KIN to Port Antonio.
Is this the clockwise or counterclockwise, coastal route?
Are there tolls on this route and will they accept USD?
If you have experience traversing either routes please…
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