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Bookmark & shareCast aside cliché and let Jamaica reveal its swaying, golden secrets.
Ever since Errol Flynn cavorted here with his Hollywood pals in the 1930s and '40s, travellers have regarded Jamaica as one of the most alluring of the Caribbean islands. Its beaches, mountains and carnal red sunsets regularly appear in the sort of tourist brochures that promise paradise.
Unlike other nearby islands, it caters to everyone from beach bums to newlyweds: you can choose a private villa with your own secluded beach; laugh your vacation away at a party-hearty resort; or throw yourself into the thick of the island's life while experiencing the three Rs: reggae, reefers and rum.
Travel Warning: Crime in Kingston
Kingston has a deserved reputation for violent crime, with the Rockfort area of the city currently under curfew due to the escalating severity of the situation. Exercise caution at all times and heed any local advice regarding areas to avoid.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Jamaica
Population
2,652,689
Currency
Name: Jamaican Dollar
Code: JMD
Symbol: J$
Electrical Plugs
110V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -6
Country Dialing Code
+876
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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