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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Montego Bay is a tourist city built around travelers mostly from the US &...
Last edited: May 11, 2006
History 
European Colonialism     The area known as Montego Bay was first called "El...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Lonely Planet guide to Jamaica, Author Michael Reed. This book has street maps...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
There is a Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) office right there on the Hip Strip...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Idyllic Climate     One of the reasons that people go to Jamaica in the first...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Introduction 
Montego Bay is home of the airport by the same name. It's a Caribbean city with...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Local Crafts  
Harbour Street Crafts Market This craft centre located in the heart of the City...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
When arriving - going through Immigration can be a bit time-consuming. You wait...
Last edited: July 29, 2008
Getting Around 
Layout     Most of the tourist activity is centered around the old town center...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Public Transportation 
Mini Bus Montego Bay Transportation Center located at the very end of St. James...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
It's important to hire a government approved/insured vehicle. Your best bet is...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Hilton High Day Tour     These tours consist of a drive through the scenic...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Museums & Attractions 
Rocklands Bird Sanctuary     Hungry birds and tourists alike love the Rocklands...
Last edited: July 17, 2006
Nightlife 
"Hailed as the place to party on Montego Bay’s “Hip Strip” Gloucester Avenue...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Montego Bay is not all about the Hip Strip. The actual downtown is the Sam...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Shopping 
One of the highlights is sho... at the straw markets in Montego Bay.  Haggling...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Doctor's Cave Beach 
This beach is only about 300 yards long, and is very clean, beautiful calm...
Last edited: May 18, 2008
Gloucester Avenue 
The" Hip Strip" or Gloucester in Montego Bay is the place to be for anyone...
Last edited: April 26, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Scotchie's has the best jerk in town, and with all due respect to Boston, maybe...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Cheap Eats 
Scotchie's Jerk pork, chicken, and fish.  Get a piece of festival.  East of...
Last edited: September 18, 2007
Outdoor Dining 
If you would like to do people watching at the Hip Strip, there is nothing...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
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Inside Jamaica: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency is the Jamaican dollar (JD) which currently has an exchange rate...
Last edited: February 26, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Accoding to the US State Department webpage on Jamaica, travelers entering...
Last edited: May 02, 2008
Emergencies 
Dial 119 for police emergency.
Last edited: January 16, 2006
Important Phrases 
The language spoken in Jamaica is English and sometimes Patios.  Patios is a...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
Telephones 
Jamaicans are mad for their cell phones.  If you are staying at a resort, you...
Last edited: April 29, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Though many places do not allow tipping, most Jamaicans will appreciate the...
Last edited: August 07, 2008
Customs 
Many items can be purchased in Jamaica duty free, but most countries have...
Last edited: July 14, 2008
resort abbreviations 
BBB    ~ Beaches Boscobel BSB    ~ Beaches Sandy Bay BN      ~Beaches Negril...
Last edited: February 07, 2007
Vendors, Solicitors, Peddlers etc... 
One thing that every first time visitor to Jamaica should have a clear...
Last edited: May 17, 2006
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