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Tipping is widely expected in Jamaica, for everyone from the shuttle drivers from the airport, to people leading excursions, taxi drivers, you name it everyone has their hand out and they are not shy about it. They announce it on signs in the bus ("tipping is customary"), by reminding you throughout the journey that they are only working for tips or by sticking their hand out as you get off the bus. I do tip generously in Jamaica when the service is good but not for surly service, expected or not.
The all inclusive format is supposed to include tips but I saw many people giving tips in cash to various staff members that had been very helpful or bartenders who they had used frequently. Some resorts are said to have strict no tipping policies but the few people I saw getting tips were keeping them. I do leave a tip for the cleaning staff as I figure they are probably not paid very well in Jamaica.
I read somewhere that restaurant employees are not likely to receive the tip if you leave it on your credit card so do try to bring some cash along for the wait staff. Check the bill and make sure that an automatic gratuity is not already included. Leave a Comment
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If you are staying at an all inclusive resort, chances are that you will never see any Jamaican currency, US dollars are widely accepted for tips, excursions booked through the resorts, taxis to towns and even for shopping in Montego Bay. If you plan on doing a lot of shopping, you might get a better exchange rate using Jamaican currency. The ATM at our resort dispensed both USD and Jamaican. As a precaution, I would only use my credit card at the resort or well established restaurants, never with the vendors at the market. Our resort had a room safe and we did use it with no problem. Leave a Comment
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 Beginning of the Hip Strip.
Townside. by Raslady
Take about 1000 Jamaican dollars per person, half in the smallest denominations you can get, so you can pay for a taxi or a meal when you get there, especially if you are going 'room only'.
Take bank debit or credit cards (not American Express, I think the charges are too high for the shops to accept them. Visa is fine), It's easy to withdraw money from the banks (there's a National Commercial Bank of Jamaica in the middle of the Hip Strip, and more in the town) remember to take your passport with you.
There are also 'hole in the wall' booths, the banks have guards and the booths security doors, so you will be safe.
By doing this, if you are unfortunate and loose your money, you will only loose a fraction of your budget.
The local people like it if you pay with J$'s and you can use them to buy goods anywhere, from the big store to the Rasta selling bananas at the side of the road; and they are delicious! Leave a Comment
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Yea so i suggest going to Negril, Montego Bay there is nothing but a bunch of rude locals, Negril a bunch of turist having fun no harrasments.!
My memory is that almost got mugged a few times, got offered drugs at least 50times at least!!! Leave a Comment
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What impressed me the most about Montego Bay was the welcome that we received at the airport. As we were walking to immigration, a group of singers were lined up singing "Come to Jamaica ". It made me feel so happy to be there. Leave a Comment
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sorry, there are too many!! i take a group with me each nov and i never tire of showing off my home-ys falls, black river. the mountains are all favs but getting out with the peeps in de yards are the best!
still working on my fondest- its all heaven to me! visiting bob marley's grave site in nine miles, stopping along side the road to eat and end up meeting new friends, laughing and dancing-love everything jamaican! Leave a Comment
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Sit down for a moment, remember this is your time to grab a piece of something special, it doesn't last long and you have to relish the moment..enjoy Leave a Comment
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Geez I forget the name of them.....but there is a lovely spot where you can climb the waterfalls! A must do!
Dancing in the moonlight! Party on the Cat! The people in Jamacia make sure you have a good time. If you don't dive...snorkling is a must! Leave a Comment
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