Tips What to do in Jamaica

Money

In the tourist centers on the price labels usually given to U.S. dollars. In shops for ordinary Jamaican price tags are usually exhibited in local dollars, but U.S. and then take without problems. You can exchange currency on the black market - there is usually more advantageous rate of interest on 10, but such operations are associated with greater risk, so long as the local crooks perfectly mastered the technology for cheating tourists.

Tipping

Most hotels tip is 10-15% of the bill and included in the cost of staying in the hotel. Approximately the same amount and in restaurants, where the cost of services in the account is not included. Prices in most shops are fixed but decided to trade in all shops and street markets. Some local traders rather unceremoniously bump up the prices, in this case, you can bargain up to the last. " Recommended to bring small bills, since the prices are low and delivery may simply not be found (although paying large bills can also get a significant discount).

Safety

The security situation is rather ambiguous. Within the major tourist areas of personal safety you should not worry - here are quite well organized work of their own security and has special police units. Outside the resorts should always exercise great care in communicating with local residents. The standard of living bulk of the population is extremely low, which can not but leave its mark on their attitude towards tourists.

We should not appear outside the resort areas of one - only groups. Be careful when responding to an invitation from a local resident, "show the real Jamaica" - most likely it will be commonplace brothel or disorderly house "overloaded marijuana" local "informal". Especially to be feared shikovato dressed young Jamaican, who quite obtrusively demonstrate their omniscience of all things - usually it is commonplace crooks. Women must be doubly careful. Despite the abundance of police officers on the streets, special assistance from them should not wait, because almost all of them are members of local communities, and therefore are not always impartial.

Grass

The State Commission of Jamaica recognized marijuana ( "ganja" or "kaya") part of the local culture. They smoke "grass" is almost everything, everywhere and at any time, for smoking power practically persecuted.Therefore should be particularly careful in the local smoking cigarettes - many of them are still in the factory are filled with "grass".

AIDS

The country has a sufficiently high level of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. Some danger are mosquitoes and other blood sucking insects. Needed repellents.

Sun

Very high levels of insulation - the period of adaptation needed sunscreen and light clothing. Touring ski generally recommended that you use constantly, especially - from 9.00 am to 15.00, when the level of ultraviolet radiation is particularly high (after 18.00 is already beginning to get dark).

Products

Do not eat unwashed fruits and vegetables. Pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables are generally considered safe for consumption, but many local dishes unaccustomed to the taste and can cause an upset stomach.

Electricity

Mains power supply is usually 110 V, 50 Hz. Sockets American-style flat with a fork. In some large hotels - 220 volts, 50 Hz.