In my experience, the route taxi drivers loved a reasonable amount of excess luggage- grab it and throw it in your trunk, and you've...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Getting From Negril to Port Antonio in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called walking Jamaica in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I would not want to trek around Jamaica. Walking down the road a spell when you know the lay of the land and have all your stuff stashed is...
6 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Looking for guest houses in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
You can easily do most of your trip on public transport, which would be pretty cheap. No need to worry about schedules, either. Mo...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called timing? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
It also rains more in the low season, usually just brief showers, but sometimes a string of rainy days, though you can also find places...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called timing? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
If you're interested in cultural events, festivals, and concerts, then you might want to look at the Jamaican holiday calendar. Three-day...
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called timing? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
For me personally, the best time to go to Jamaica is when I have the money and the time off....
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called camping in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
DR will never satisfy someone's lifelong desire to see JA. Budget is in the eye of the beholder.
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called camping in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I never got a chance to stay at Nature Roots cottage, but I just want to second that Belmont is a beautiful and area, and not too hard to...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called camping in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Unless you want to be confined to a small handful of establishments that might let you pitch a tent, I'd say, forget about camping. Look...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tap water - Peru, Ecuador in the Americas - South America Branch
It totally depends on the water supply, doesn't it?...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travelling in Jamaica - esp. money and hotel bookings in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I've never been to Treasure Beach, but I found the beach at Alligator Pond, where Rebel Salute is actually held, to be quite nice, so you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Proposed Jamaica itinerary for first time traveller in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
If I'm not mistaken, I believe the crocodiles in Jamaica eat mostly fish. I don't think it's as dangerous to swim near them as it is for...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to stay in montego bay in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
It seems the biggest question would be, to beach or not to beach. If you head to the hills, decent hotel rooms at north american hostel...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to stay in montego bay in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Greater Montego Bay is quite spread out, and since the vast majority of people there either live there or stay at a resort, it's not like...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations for Seeing Regular Life in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I think one would have a hard time finding the unrest in Jamaica unless they went out looking for it. Even then, it would come down to...
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