Sunny and hospitable Jamaica every year receives more and more tourists from Russia. This is understandable: the island can boast of beautiful exotic nature, beautiful beaches and hotels for every taste and "purse". An important "plus" is that the visa is not needed from now on.
The main contingent is wealthy tourists who tend to travel to Jamaica in pairs or small companies. Families with children are less likely to choose - the duration of the flight is affected.
The capital is Kingstown.
The main resorts are Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Mandeville, Runaway Bay, White House Bay, (Whitehouse Bay).
For a complete list of cities in the country, visit the city page and the Jamaican resorts.
Riu Palace Tropical Bay 5 *, 7n. - from 95 900 rubles / person + flight
Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa 5 *, 7n. - from 102 900 rubles per person
Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa 5 *, 7n. - from 104 900 rubles / person + flight
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How to get
You can get to Jamaica in several ways:
- Lufthansa and Condor fly together on the Moscow-Montego Bay route through Frankfurt. The duration of the flight is about 16 hours without taking into account the docking.
- British Airways carries out transit flights through London to Kingston - but there is a nuance: the change of the airport in London, and some flights - spending the night in London. The duration of the flight is about 16 hours without taking into account the docking.
- Alternative - flights Virgin Atlantic, which follow the route Moscow - Kingston or Moscow - Montego Bay with docking in London. In this case, it is also possible not to change the airport in London (from Heathrow to Gatwick).
There are no direct flights from the CIS countries, so the flight is carried out either through Moscow or through Europe. Transit points - London and Frankfurt.
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Visa to Jamaica is
Citizens of Russia do not need a visa to Jamaica in case the stay on the island does not exceed 30 days, and the purpose of the visit is tourism.
Customs
Import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, local - it is forbidden. Duty-free allowed to import 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco, 1, 3 liters of strong alcoholic beverages (excluding rum) and 1, 3 liters of wine, 150 grams of perfume, 340 ml of toilet water.
It is prohibited to import narcotic, poisonous and explosive substances, firearms, fresh flowers and plants, honey, fruits, not canned meat and vegetables, as well as coffee (in any form).
The import of animals is forbidden - so for traveling a lady with a dog, alas, you will have to look for another place.
It is prohibited to export exotic animals and birds, objects of antiquity, especially those found on the seabed, as well as fur and leather goods not specified in the entry declaration without appropriate documents. Free and without restrictions on the number of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages are exported (here it is important for tourists to remember the limitations of our, the Russian customs).
Useful phone numbers are
The Russian Embassy in Kingston: 22 Norbrook Drive, Kingston 8; Phone: 924-10-48; website
Jamaica Tourist Office (JTB): 929-92-00
The police - 119, the ambulance - 110, the fire service - 110.
Transport Jamaica
Public transport is represented by buses, express buses, fixed-route taxis and taxis. The fare in urban transport is low, but it is recommended to use taxi services.
In local taxi counters are not used - instead, a fixed fare between certain points is established. At the entrances to major hotels and other tourist areas are taxi stops, most often owned by a particular company. Machines of large companies are maintained in better technical condition than those of small carriers, which is important in local conditions.
Rent a car
The conditions are simple - you must be aged somewhere between 23 and 70, have an international driver's license, obtained at least a year ago, and a "credit card."
Safety of tourists in Jamaica - $
The security situation in the country is ambiguous. In the territory of large tourist areas, travelers can not worry about personal safety: the work of their own security services is well established and, in addition, special police units operate. But outside resorts should always be more careful in dealing with local residents.
Therefore, before sending to Jamaica, one simple rule must be mastered: in order to avoid unnecessary trouble in the areas of residence of the local population, it is better not to go.
But this is true: On the island is very high level of insolation - a period of adaptation (2-3 days) requires a serious sunscreen and light clothing. Sunblock is generally recommended to use constantly, especially from 9:00 to 15:00.
Do not use unwashed fruits and vegetables. Cooked meat, poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables are generally considered safe for consumption, but many local dishes are unaccustomed to taste and can upset an unprepared Russian stomach. No vaccinations are needed before visiting Jamaica, it is better to remember firmly that there is a high level of venereal diseases and AIDS in the country.
Some danger is represented by mosquitoes and other bloodsucking insects, so you should always have repellents at hand.
The climate of Jamaica is
The climate is tropical, humid. The air temperature in winter and summer is almost the same. The hottest months are July and August. The most "cool" (conditionally) period - from January to March, at night, the temperature can drop to +20 .. +22 ° C. The heat and humidity here are easily transferred, since the breeze constantly blows from the sea, creating a pleasant coolness. The most rainy months are May and October. In the period from June to November, tropical hurricanes, characteristic of the entire Caribbean region, are possible.
The average water temperature is +24 .. + 26 ° C, the average air temperature is in months, ° C: January-February +25, March-April +26, May-June +27, July-October +28, November-December +26 .
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Jamaica hotels - $
In Jamaica, many hotels - from cozy small hotels to ultramodern complexes and luxury villas. In general, clubs that work on the "all-inclusive" system predominate, many of which are designed only for a certain category of clients. For example, some hotels are focused on "romance" and only couples are accepted, others will populate anyone without any questions. Some hotels have spa centers.
On the island there are hotels of various famous "chains", for example, Riu, Sandals, Superclubs, Sunset, Secrets and many others. Sandals specializes in resting traditional and non-traditional couples, its Beaches hotels are aimed at families with children, and institutions under the auspices of Superclubs are designed for single travelers and couples.
Hotels Hedonism chains Superclubs created specifically for lovers of "strawberry", the hotel system Breezes are ideal for fans of outdoor activities, and the Grand Lido hotels without positions are positioned as some of the best in Jamaica.
In addition, the very popular Couples hotels - for couples, more cozy and romantic than Sandals, Sunset hotels - for family recreation - with slides, or a water park. There are a lot of hotels with "cute" - boutique hotels - Caves in Negril, Country Country in Negril, Jakes on the South Coast, Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios and many others.
Rest on the villas is also popular in Jamaica - especially good villas Tryall Club and Round Hill. The last complex is interesting because the villa does not have to be rented entirely, you can only take a room in the villa, and get too much pleasure, but for less money.
The voltage is 110 V, the frequency is 50 Hz, in some large hotels it is 220 V. US "standard" plugs with two flat pins are used, so you need an adapter.
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Money
Along with the local currency in Jamaica, there is an American dollar. The most profitable exchange rate is in banks and in exchange offices, and money can be exchanged in most hotels. At the airport the rate is very unprofitable. The return exchange of JMD to USD is possible only if you leave the country at the airport, upon presenting the receipt of the initial exchange.
Almost everywhere, American dollars will be taken, and the change will be given by local ones. If you do not plan to glamor - take more small bills with them more convenient. In Jamaica, there are coins with corners - remember collectors' friends and do not forget to bring them to you.
In many tourist shops, traveler's checks are accepted for payment (they are better to be purchased in USD) and Visa and American Express credit cards.
Banks work from 9:00 to 14:00 hours from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, banks are open from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 14:30 to 17:00.
As a rule, the tip is already included in the cost of living in the hotel, if it works on an "all inclusive" system, so any cash awards in the resorts of Jamaica are not accepted. Tipping in restaurants is 10-15% of the invoice amount - in the event that they are not already included in it. In the hotels chains "Sandals and SuperClubs gratuities are prohibited
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Shopping & Shopping in Jamaica
The most popular souvenirs are handicrafts (sculptures made of wood, chasing, semi-precious stones), the famous Jamaican rum Appleton and the world's acknowledged Mountain Blue coffee. Original purchases will be pieces of furniture and interior from bamboo Crazy Legs Originals and Original Bamboo Factory - unique in their kind handmade bamboo items. A chain of Duty free stores is spread all over the island, where discounts are given on travel documents.
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Kitchen and restaurants
Jamaican culinary traditions are a mix of Caribbean, English, Spanish and African cuisines. Local chefs mainly lean on fruits, pork, poultry, seafood and vegetables, abundantly savoring all this with a variety of flavorings.
Local fruit exotic: "oranik" - a hybrid of orange and mandarin, "coals" - a hybrid of grapefruit and mandarin, the fruit of a breadfruit.
The main national dish of Jamaica is considered "aki" and "saltfish" (to taste like an omelet). Very popular is the grilled chicken marinated in a special pepper sauce, and cooked on the coals of the pimento tree. And it is sold at every corner with homemade barbecues.
The most famous Jamaican beer is a light Red Stripe with a brand name - a red diagonal strip. Almost as popular is Real Rock Lager - a pure, brightly-flavored light beer brewed in a traditional way. And if you want something unusual, you should try Jamaican ginger beer.
- Ride on ostriches in the famous Kashu Park on the south coast of the island.
- Admire the sunset from the Blue Peak in the east of Jamaica, whose height reaches 2220 m. And then look into the estates of the coffee plantation, where you can taste freshly prepared coffee Blue Mountains, considered one of the best in the world.
- Fuse along the rivers Martha Brae, Black River and the Mountain Valley.
- Feed the hummingbird from the Montego Bay Nature Reserve.
Major Jamaican resorts
In addition to Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril and Port Antonio, the resorts are also popular in the country:
White House Bay is located on the southwestern coast of Jamaica, an hour and a half drive from Montego Bay. This is the hottest tropical coast with virgin beaches, jungles and the only, but luxurious hotel Sandals Whitehouse 5 *, built in the style of the Caribbean village. The hotel is brand new - it was opened in 2005.
Ranavei Bay is a 20-minute drive from Ocho Rios. This resort, surrounded on all sides by green hills and mountains, offers a serene rest. It's very quiet and peaceful.
Jamaica Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions
"Duns River Falls" - a visit to the resort town of Ocho Rios and the main attractions of Jamaica, the Danse River waterfalls. "Rafting" - a river trip on a bamboo raft, surrounded by a rare beauty of plants and flowers growing on the banks. "Sea cruise" - swimming on a catamaran, coral bays, snorkeling, cocktail "rum punch" and reggae on the deck.
"Trip to Kingston" - tour of the historical part of the capital (Spanish Town), to the residence of the Chief Ruler, visit to Bob Marley's house museum. "National Park and Waterfalls" - an excursion to the southern part of Jamaica to the banks of the Black River, a boat trip to the national park, a trip to the waterfalls at the foot of Mount Nassau. "Excursion to Belvedere Manor" - a visit to a 300-year-old dam and sugarcane plantations, a kind of "time travel" in the 8th century, when slavery flourished on the island. "Tarzan Tour" (Canopy Tour) - a walk through the tropical jungle on the ropes.
"Blue Mountains" - a visit to the highest (2147 m) points on the island, as well as the estates of the coffee planter with the tasting of freshly made coffee. "Swimming with dolphins" in Dolphine Cove (Dolphine Cove). "Appleton Rom Tour" - a visit to the factory for the famous Jamaican rum (with tasting). "Port Antonio" - a trip along the northern coast of the island through banana plantations and sugar cane fields, as well as a sightseeing tour of Port Antonio and a trip to the Rio Grande, on which you can ride on a bamboo raft.
The cost of excursions varies, depending on the resort, from 25 to 150 USD.
Interesting events on the island: tennis championship in May-June, reggae festival in July, beauty contest "Miss Jamaica" in September, jazz and blues festival in November, regatta in December.
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Events in Jamaica
During the year, a lot of musical, creative, cultural and sporting events take place in Jamaica. Most notable and popular are reggae festivals "Splashes of the Sun" in Ocho Rios and "Summer" in Montego Bay. In March or April, a week after Easter in Kingston and elsewhere in the country, many carnivals are happening no worse than the Brazilian ones. And the celebration of Christmas, "Jonkanu", on the island - a special holiday. He is celebrated with a bright parade, all participants of which are dressed in fancy dresses.
One of the most famous yacht regattas, the "Pineapple Cup", starts in Miami and finishes in February Montego Bay. In April, Kingston hosts a cricket match for the Cable & Wireless cup. Pictures of Jamaica (57)