Jamaica Tourist Traps

  "Taino maiden", Outameni
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  •   "Taino maiden", Outameni
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  • At Outameni - note colourful dancer!
      At Outameni - note colourful dancer!
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  • BRAIDING.....worth it?
      BRAIDING.....worth it?
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  • Dunn's river falls - Jamaica
      Dunn's river falls - Jamaica
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  • Dunn's river falls - Jamaica
      Dunn's river falls - Jamaica
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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

There are 2 sides to Negril

by Steve-H

The resorts around Negril are beautiful, perfect places but outside of the compounds prepare yourselves for the real Jamaica.

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Street life

by Pawtuxet

When travelling around town there will be men who will try to sell you drugs and women. They were pretty agressive. It can become pretty annoying.

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Miss Brown's: what a...

by diver-x

Miss Brown's: what a rip-off!!! The only fun we had was talking with this little guy and he seemed pretty bored with us.

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Carnival in Kingston is a...

by asgottl

Carnival in Kingston is a treat....

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Don't do any tours that...

by crmears

Don't do any tours that include shopping. The people are extremely pushy, and they don't take 'no' for an answer. Some of the shops are secluded and a bit scary.

all-inclusive hotels

by wendell1

The locals are friendly...

by KazB

The locals are friendly enought but watch out at night as they pop out from everywhere trying to sell you things and their heads are usually on a different planet. Just a polite no thanks works.

Craft Markets in...

by LadyFF

Craft Markets in general.........thye are a scary place to be

BEWARE:The Jamaican dollar...

by jwander

BEWARE:The Jamaican dollar is worth a lot less than an American one. This often confuses tourists and they are taken advantage of!

Be prepared to encounter pushy...

by Davidp1952

Be prepared to encounter pushy vendors when away from your resort. If you like to haggle...great. If not, stay away from the shopping areas.

Top 3 Hotels in Jamaica

Blue Cave Castle  Negril

 5 Reviews and 132 Opinions  One of the most beautiful spots on the cliffs, Blue Cave Castle actually has its own cave, making it... 

 Hotels in Negril

Couples Tower Isle Ocho Rios  Ocho Rios

 7 Reviews and 1157 Opinions  We got married on the beach at the all inclusive Couples Tower Island on 10/2/10. I cannot say... 

 Hotels in Ocho Rios

Round Hill Hotel & Villas  Montego Bay

 9 Reviews and 343 Opinions  I got to stay one night (only one night boo!). We arrived at night and left after breakfast. I did... 

 Hotels in Montego Bay

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Reviews and photos of Jamaica attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Jamaica sightseeing.

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Q:  We will be stopping at Ocho Rios for one day this January on a Carnival cruise. Do you guys have any ideas for using this short... 

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A: Well, you can do the touristy things like Duns Falls http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/3e837/19dc08/ and swim with dolphins in pools or sit on the beach and if you can... 

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