Airlines There are dozens of direct flights to Kingston and Montego Bay from the Caribbean, major U.S cities and U.K A L M Antillean Airlines 926-1762-4/929-7778-9 Air Canada (Canada) 1-800-776-3000 929-924-8211/3 Air Jamaica 922-4661 Avancia Sam (Colombian) 979-9982/3 BWIA (Caribbean) 929-3770 800-538-2942 British Airways 0345 222111 (876)929-9025 Cayman Airways Ltd. (876) 926-1762 (876)929-7778 Condor Airlines (German) (876) 952-0734 Continental Airlines (U.S. based) 1-800-231-0856 Copa (Panamanian) 1-800-FLY COPA (876)929-7778/9 Cubana (Cuban) Tel: 978-3410 Northwest Airlines Inc Tel: 1-800-225-2525 Banking & Currency Jamaica has its own currency but the US dollar can be used for commerce. Banking hours are 9:30 am - 2:00 p.m., Mon. through Thurs.; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday. Credit cards and traveler checks are widely accepted. Beaches (partial listing) Puerto Seco Beach Ocho Rios/Runaway Bay Walter Fletcher Beach Montego bay Cornwall Beach Montego bay Doctor's Cave Beach Montego bay Treasure Beach Mandeville/South Coast Hellshire Beach Kingston/Spanish Town Car Rental Courtesy and Dress Jamaicans are a gentle and friendly people. Swimwear and shorts are fine for the beach. Leisure wear around the island is lightweight tropical clothing . Customs and Immigration There are no visas necessary for U.S. citizens of the United States and Canada. Citizens of other countries should call there local Jamaican Embassy or JTB office to determine their entry requirements. Diving Much of Jamaica underwater is fringed with reefs that follow along the shoreline and etched into bays and inlets. These reefs attract multitudes of large colorful fish not normally seen so close to shores. Driving, time and distance All the rules as in any part of the U.S. We drive on the left. The distance are measures in kilometers and the gas is sold in liters Electricity 110 volts/50 cycles standard. Some hotels use 220 volts. Events Fishing The best areas to fish are along the Northeast of Jamaica. Fishing arrangements can be made at most major hotels and resorts in Jamaica. Food Nearly every type of international cuisine can be found in the major resort area restaurants. As a part of your island exploration try a couple of genuine Jamaican Meals. Ganja see marijuana below Golf Jamaica magnificent conditioned links have stood up to some of the world best golfers. Location Yardage Course Name & Phone Number Kingston 6,844 Caymanas (876) 922-3386 Kingston 6196 Constant Spring (876) 924-1610 Mandeville 2865 Manchester 962-2403 Montego Bay 1,675 Grand Lido Braco Golf Course (876) 954-0010 Montego Bay 7,119 Half Moon (876) 953-2560 Montego Bay 6,633 Ironshore (876) 953-2800 Montego Bay 6,221 Tryall (876) 956-5681 Montego Bay 6,598 Wyndham Rose Hall (876) 953-2650 Negril 6,333 Negril Hills (876) 957-4638 Ocho Rios 6,311 Sandals (876) 947-0119 Runaway Bay 6,870 Super Clubs (876) 973-2561 History Holidays Horseback Riding Ashton Great House & Hotel -Black river (876) 965 2036 Barnett Estate Great House & Plantation -Montego bay (876) 952 2382 Rock Point Riding Stables -Montego bay (876) 953 22886 Country Western Riding Stables -Negril (876) 957 3250 Chukka Cove Farm LTD -Ocho Rios (876) 972 2506 Hooves Limited -Ocho Rios (876) 974 6245 Hospitals Location Hospital Phone Number Kingston Andrews Memorial Hospital Day: (876) 926-7401 Night: (876) 926-7403 Kingston Bellevue Hospital (876) 926-1380 (876)938-1562 Kingston Bustamante Hospital for Children (876) 926-5721 (876)968-0300 Kingston Kingston Public Hospital (876) 922-0210 (876) 922-0227 Kingston Medical Associates Hospital (876) 926-1400 (876) 926-1401 Kingston National Chest Hospital (876) 927-7121 (876) 927-6421 Kingston Nuttall Memorial Hospital Day: (876) 926-2139 Day: (876) 926-8770 Night: (876) 929-1604 Kingston St. Joseph's Hospital (876)928-4955 Kingston University Hospital (876) 927-1620 Mandeville Hargreaves Memorial Hospital (876) 962-2040 Mandeville Mandeville Hospital (876) 962-2067 Montego Bay Cornwall Regional Hospital (876) 952-5100 Montego Bay Doctor's Hospital (876) 952-1616 Montego Bay Montego Bay Hope Medical Diagnostic Center (876) 953-3649 Negril Sav-La-Mar Hospital (876) 955-2533 Ocho Rios St. Ann's Bay Hospital (876) 972-0150 Port Antonio Port Antonio Hospital (876) 993-2646 St. Thomas Princess Margaret Hospital (876) 982-2304 Language English is the official language however "Patois", which is a dialect, is spoken widely throughout Jamaica. Mail There are Post Offices all over the island but the service is extremely slow. Map Marijuana Called "ganja" by most Jamaicans marijuana is illegal and carry very stiff legal penalties for possession. U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Criminal penalties for possession, use and dealing in illegal drugs, including marijuana, are strict. Substantial fines plus mandatory sentences of six to nine months are common, and longer prison sentences are often levied under Jamaican law. Departing visitors are thoroughly screened for drug possession. Marriage Sports Jamaicans love sports and just about any sort in the Caribbean you can do it in Jamaica. A few of the sports available in the resort areas include camping, jogging, polo, para-sailing, snorkeling, surfing, swimming, tennis, waterfall climbing, water-skiing, biking, bird-watching (link), golf, diving (link), deep sea fishing, kayaking, scuba-diving, snorkeling, sunfish sailing, windsurfing. Taxes and Tipping Jamaica is one of the few U.S. tax-deductibility status for meeting or conventions held in Jamaica due to a 1981 treaty between both countries. There is normally a 10-15% service charge in most hotels. A 10-15% tip is customary for restaurants. Taxis Taxis are readily available throughout the island at tourist locations. Be careful of the charges because taxis in Jamaica are often not metered. Telephone Area code (876). Jamaica has a modern reliable US style telephone service. Time of the day Eastern Standard Time, however, the island does not observe Daylight saving time (the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October. Weather Jamaica enjoys year round Summery temperatures, averaging in the mid 80. The dry season Jan - March and the wet season is March - October. Most day during the wet season have brief showers, but rarely is there a sunless day. WebGuideJamaica.com Jamaica Internet Directory, Information, Search engine, and Web Guide. Sources: Jamaican consulate in Miami, Jamaica Tourist Board, U.S. State Department, Crystal Vacations. Many things to do, mon!