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Re: Spanish town: safe?

by LoJoJA 14 April 2012

I never thought I would be discouraging anyone from visiting any part of Jamaica, but I live just outside of Spanish Town, and would…
RE: Spanish town: safe?

by 2travel2know 10 April 2012

The Spanish Government pay for the restoration of some buildings in Spanish Town, at least that is what it looked like when I visited…
RE: Spanish town: safe?

by ackeepod 09 April 2012

I would say no to Spanish Town as well. Linstead or other places nearby are safe but NOT Spanish Town unless yu are with reputable…
RE: Spanish town: safe?

by MikeyMike 09 April 2012

Why do you want to go to Spanish Town ? Nothing there really worth visiting. As for "safety", it all depends on what areas you are in.…
RE: Spanish town: safe?

by Discoverpost 09 April 2012

Jamaica may have some security concerns in some inner city communities...but foreign travelers are off limits. One thing I can say about…
RE: Travelling with friends

by EM_Guero 29 February 2012

>Ewww, not a chance. It was a guess. And if my spreadsheet is correct, I believe Miss Nexus is a fan of Jamaica as well. >Jamaica is…
RE: Kingston Manley to Treasure Beach via public transport?

by MikeyMike 23 February 2012

The route your hotel suggest is much better because you can by pass Spanish Town. However, I would definitely suggest that you take a…
RE: Kingston Manley to Treasure Beach via public transport?

by damiongraves 22 February 2012

Kingston and Spanish town are considered the roughest two cities in Jamaica. They are the places Jamaicans will mention when they say…
RE: Kingston Manley to Treasure Beach via public transport?

by MikeyMike 20 February 2012

I would not suggest this for safety reasons. You will have to take a public bus in two of the toughtest (crime ridden) cities in Jamaica,…
RE: Self Drive vacation in Jamaica

by MikeyMike 24 January 2012

Take the A2 from Black River to Mandeville-May Pen-Spanish Town-Kingston Take the A3 from Kingston to Annotto Bay Take the A4 from Annotto…
RE: Self Drive vacation in Jamaica

by WackyAdventurer 04 January 2012

Great thread! I've pretty much decided to self-drive Jamaica (instead of touring with one of the adventure companies) because of the…
RE: Jamaica 2 - 3 weeks

by MikeyMike 30 December 2011

2 weeks is not enough time to do all that you want. 3 weeks is better, but as Ohliz said you will constantly be on the move. Jamaica is…
RE: Jamaica 2 - 3 weeks

by Weaver 30 December 2011

And forget Spanish Town ( What Indians?) It's a tough, dangerous area. You'd have to contact a dive organization to see the underwater…
Jamaica 2 - 3 weeks

by Ace1985 29 December 2011

Wahagwaan? (Yes, I’m already trying to learn Patwa :)) We're a young couple (< 30) traveling from Belgium, Europe. We have never …
RE: West Indies v India 1st Test, Sabina Park, Kingston

by tessioa9 18 June 2011

Depending on where you are travelling from. But if you have a private transortation and you are from the North then Ocho Rios to Spanish…
RE: best way to drive from kingston to negril

by MikeyMike 31 January 2011

It is a very long drive that you are attempting. Use the A1 highway to Spanish Town then the A2 highway to Savanna-la-mar, then the most…
RE: best way to drive from kingston to negril

by ohliz 30 January 2011

The most direct route is the south coast "highway" - I put it in parens because it's only a limited access highway from West Kingston…
Driving Report: From Kingston through A3 Road to Port Maria

by roquemocan 07 December 2010

My report of driving from Kingston to Dunn's River Falls, taking the A3 Road. I drove this sunday from Kingston, starting at 11:00 AM,…
RE: Drive or Public?

by jamaicanbrownsugar 17 June 2010

Ladies, As a Kingstonian woman also in my 20's I advise the following: - STAY TOGETHER. Do not let anyone, no matter how good looking…
RE: Jamacian Hostels

by youngonce 20 February 2010

Kind of off topic here but.. Chad...Some time ago you had asked about pirates operating in the Negril area of Jamaica. There isn't a lot…
Re: Spanish Town

by redbullandguinness 03 November 2009

If you want to take public transport to Spanish Town, take the 21 JUTC bus from the Half Way Tree Transport Station. It will cost 50…
RE: Spanish Town

by ackeepod 23 October 2009

I would suggest that you Tour Kingston and Spanish Town , then go up to through Red Hills and go to Port Antonio..lots of History there…
RE: Spanish Town

by MikeyMike 23 October 2009

You can easily take a taxi from the airport to Port Royal, but again if you take Ackeepods advice and hire her driver, I am sure they…
Re: Spanish Town

by ericdamgaard 23 October 2009

Thanks a lot for all the replies. We will definitely plan our visit considering your suggestions. It looks like a stay in Port Royal on…
RE: Spanish Town

by Weaver 23 October 2009

I'd go with ackeepod's suggestion since she has met these folks and used this driver. The red-plate issue is totally valid and unless…