• - Reggae, ska, dub and dancehall
• - Rastafarian
• - The ubiquitous cult of the king of reggae - Bob Marley
• - Chillout'ui positive attitude
• - The "holy herb" - marijuana

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

Jamaica Climate is defined as the equatorial, intermediate. The seasons do not occur here, and the average annual temperature is about. 27 ° C on the coast, dropping to about. 20 ° C in the higher parts of mountains.

High precipitation during the periods from May to June and from October to wreśnia. Annual rainfall - 2095 mm.

Best time: November - April

Worst - summer (rainfall, hurricanes)

Culture of Jamaica was formed under the influence of gradual colonization of the island by various community. A mixture of traditional African, European, Arab, East India, China and wschodniośródziemnomorskich. However, the stigma has had the greatest 300-year British occupation. Race plays a significant role in determining social status, but there is no division on caste.

Jamaicans are known primarily from cheerfulness and positive attitude to the world and other people.

They are also very religious, circumventing most of the major Christian feasts.

Culture is a Jamaican reggae music primarily.

In the patois slang word "reggae" means something very poor, wild, yet dignified, full of pride and freedom. Reggae is a way of life for Jamaicans. The musicians play on a self-made (often simply the old barrels), steel drums and bongos traditional drewnianiych.

Most Jamaicans are Christians (about. 65%), mainly Protestants. Other religion is Baha'i, Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism.

Rastafari movement plays an important role, namely the movement of "spiritual awareness" comes from Jamaica, started in the thirties. Rastafarians believe in God, Jah.

Rasta symbols include:

• - Lion of Judah
• - Colors (green, gold, red - the flag of Ethiopia)
• - Cannabis, which is considered burning sakrement purifying the body and mind.

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

Politeness and good manners are highly valued by the Jamaicans. Attaches great importance to greetings, mainly by the younger elderly. Men let women in the doorway and wyręczają them work harder. Women against men in the home minister. In more traditional families are required even to capture the best portions of food for men and guests.

Woman's place is at home. Men are realized in agriculture, business, government and tourism industry. If a woman works, typically earn less than men.

Although Jamaica is a very tolerant country, attaches great importance to instantly dress. Bad is seen walking off the beach in a bikini or kąpielówkach and sunbathing topless.

Local reactions to homosexual couples are very negative, you better not show off too much.

Jamaican Creole

Everyone speaks English, but difficult to understand slang.

87.9% (2003)

"Patois" is the local dialect, is a blend of English, Spanish and African words

Poles are valid residence visas. Tourists are able to obtain a visa at the border. The passport must be valid at least 6 months. Required to show a return ticket. For individual tourists (without the travel package purchased) migration services may require the presentation of the financial resources required for the declared period of stay (cash or credit cards) and ask for a detailed plan to stay. In the case of visas for purposes other than tourism (business, service, long-term), you must submit an application at a diplomatic mission of Jamaica.

To be declared to customs import of foreign currency in cash exceeding 10 thousand.

Jamaican Consulate in Warsaw, ul. Hubickiego 27, 05-140 Serock, tel / fax: (0 22) 782 71 35, tel. Mobile: 608 028 553, Opening hours: Monday 8.00-14.00

Polish Consulate in Kingston

Honorary Consul: Irena Cousins (Polish, English)

35 Millborough Crescent, Kingston 6, Jamaika, WI

tel. (0-01 876) 927-63-06, fax 978-92-13

E-mail: kmrlmc@cwjamajca.com

The nearest Embassy: Berlin

Embassy of Jamaica

Schmargendorfer Strasse 32,

D - 12159 Berlin

tel. (0-0 49 30) 85 99 45 11

Fax: (0-0 49 30) 85 99 45 40

E-mail: info@jamador.de

Internet: www.jamador.de

There is no Polish embassy in Jamaica.

There is no obligation meldunkowego.

Completely non-exporting plants, fruits and animals.

Prohibited to import drugs, firearms and explosives, pornographic publications and occult, food, coffee, flowers and plants.

You can not recover VAT on purchases.

In addition to Kingston and Montego Bay, limited medical care. Recommended hospital: the University of the West Indies Hospital

Private medical examination is a cost of about. $ 30, visit to a specialist - ok. $ 45.

Be recognized only international insurance companies. Policies issued by the Polish insurance companies are not honored. Your doctor may require payment in cash for the service despite an insurance policy.

119 - emergency number

When entering from Africa or South America are required to show that vaccination against yellow fever. The recommended vaccination against yellow fever, and prophylaxis against malaria and dengue (scares mosquitoes). Due to the risk of leptospirosis should avoid swimming in open water reservoirs.

Hygiene standards in the country are high, drinking tap water (wdług some travel agents) should not harm.

Jamaica is a relatively safe country.

In fact, can only be dangerous in Kingston, where murders are often (usually settle between the drug cartels)

Crime, there is a threat, mostly theft.

Avoid areas known as hazardous, particularly after dark.

There are no conflicts.

119 - emergency number

Do not leave items unattended, even in hotel rooms.

There are no restrictions on travel across the country.

Kingston, Montego Bay (airports)

Airports

Kingston Norman Manley International Airport (IATA: KIN) (ICAO: MKJP)

Montego Bay Donald Sangster International Airport (IATA: MBJ), (ICAO: MKJS)

It is also several small private airports.

At airports, it is possible to rent a car (Toyota Yaris price for 7 days - from 440 zł).

No ilinii rail.

There are no bus connections.

There are no land links. Tourists are not allowed to import their cars or other vehicles.

Boats depart for Jamaica, commuting are usually organized by travel agencies and hotels.

The easiest and most convenient way to get to Jamaica by air.

There are no scheduled domestic disputes, but it is possible to rent a small charter plane. There are only a few companies offering this service and have to arrange at least one day in advance. Flights from Negril to Port Antonio (the whole island) costs about $ 600.

There are no railway lines.

Coaches are rare in Jamaica. If the situation forces us to travel by that means of transport, please be patient. On the bus there is usually terrible, the noise and crowd, and the journey time is far too long. Sometimes, in the case of really big local crowd jump onto the roof of the vehicle and there looking for a place.

Buses on shorter routes may be a good choice because of low ticket prices and lack of need to negotiate (as in taxis)

Is required for an international driving license. Traffic drives on the left. Condition of roads is run of the mill, particularly outside major cities.

The main means of transport throughout the island are minibuses. Theoretically, the number of seats in mikrobusie is limited to 9. In practice the moves with them even once, twice as many passengers, sitting practically on the second one;)

Fare is about 1 - $ 5, depending on dugości course.

TAXI

Taxis should be painted in red letters "PP" - it means they have been officially put into service. Other vehicles plying on the island, do not have official authorization, passengers are not insured.

The price of passage must be determined before the start of the course - in taxis is not taximeters.

In the capital there are numerous Internet cafes and kiosks offering free Internet access in shopping malls in the city. In rural areas internet is available in many hotels, tourist offices and libraries (often wi-fi)

Price: ok. JMD 120 per hour

Jamaica has two main post offices, one in Kingston and one in Montego Bay.

Charges for air shipments:

Postcard - ok. $ 40 Jamaican,

letter - about $ 45 Jamaican.

You can buy stamps at the post office, hotel or in shops.

Letter to Europe usually goes ok. 2 weeks.

It is better to send the same list and shipping at the post office rather than use the services of hotels - there is often fraud.

Jamaican $ 1 (J $) = 100 cents

Credit cards and travelers checks are accepted at most places.

Credit cards:

Visa, Euro / Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club. Using the American Express may not be paid cash.

The card is usually required for check-in at the hotel.

In many places, the prices quoted are in U.S. dollars.

• -Rice (1kg) 3.20 zł,
• -Milk (1l) 3.10 zł,
• -Cola (can) 3 zł,
• Bottle of mineral water 2 zł,
• -Chicken portions 6 zł.

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

In Kingston and other large cities, there are numerous shopping centers and galleries.

In the tourist resorts will encounter plenty of souvenir stalls and street vendors to encourage bargaining.

• - T-shirts (lots of designs and fonts)
• - Wood sculptures
• - Coffee
• - Wickerwork
• - Gold ornaments
• - Branded watches
• - Local spirits (rum, Tia Maria)

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

In Jamaica, there are plenty of duty-free shops. When you buy popular products such as porcelain, crystal, watches and perfumes can be saved from 1925 to 1930% of the price.

Imports and exports of U.S. dollars Jamaica is prohibited.

Most preferred means of payment are U.S. dollars and traveler's checks in euros (converted into local currency in hotels, exchange offices or banks)

Advised not to exchange money at the airport - price is more korzystyny tourist sites.

Bargaining in Jamaica is virtually mandatory.

Opening hours of shops:

Mon-Fri 08.00-16.00, Sat 08.00-13.00.

Jamaica has nearly 150 hotels and guesthouses, each subject to government control. Hotels offer discounts to students during spring break (March / April)

Hotels are divided by the government in four categories: A, B, C and D.

This is not a popular form of accommodation. Negril is the only area with a large selection of camping.

Often, agree to the locals simply tent on their site (for a small fee).

On the island there are more than 800 houses for rent, ranging from small (the beach), to large villas with private pools.

1910-1920 $ - Jamaican night at home

Camping: the average price is ok. $ 10

1930-1970 $ - average stay in the hotel

Security-related reasons, not advisable to break up the tent "in the wild", this also applies to beaches.

Places in the hotels we booked in advance, this can save up to half price.

Jamaican cuisine is as diverse as the population of the island. Rich is primarily in fruits and vegetables, and meat or seafood. Popular mainly chicken, goat meat and pork, cooked in various ways. Each time the bar is set a roadside grill, because the smell of grilled meat permeates the entire island. Meals are usually served with rice and vegetables.

The traditional dish is jerk chicken. The name "Jerk" is defined as marinating meat, and feature all the prepared foods in this way is unique poignancy.

• - Jerk chicken
• - Ackee and saltfish - a traditional breakfast tastes like scrambled eggs
• - Bammy - toasted bread served with fried fish,
• - Bun - hot Easter bread
• - Cowcod soup - apparently acts as an aphrodisiac

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

Rum - the national drink of Jamaica

On the whole island (and especially in tourist areas), there are plenty of roadside bars and restaurants where you can sample traditional Jamaican dishes.

In towns and hotels also find restaurants offering typical dishes from around the world, everyone will find something for everyone.

The taste is good, even leaving a small tip in restaurants, hotels, etc.

The restaurants pay for the service should be ok. 10% of the account (leave a tip on the table), the hotel maids are left on the bed ok. I $ 1930-1940 per day.

Attention! in some hotels, employees may not accept tips, otherwise they risk losing a job. They are:

Grand Lido Braco, Swept Away, Couples Negril, Beaches Negril, Beaches Inn, Negril Gardens and Grand Lido Sans Souci.

"Ital" is the name denoting vegetarian

• Kingston - the capital of Jamaica, the main attraction: Bob Marley Museum
• Montego Bay - a town in the north - western part of the island, long beaches and crystal clear waters, Jamaica's largest tourist resort, a haven for many cruise ships.
• Negril - a center in every respect equal to those of Montego Bay, lower prices, in the northern part of the luxury hotels are located in the south - guesthouses run by residents.
• Rio Bueno - a picturesque place, beautiful, white beaches (halfway Ocho Rios - Montego Bay)
• Falmouth - historic city, colonial architecture
• Blue Lagoon - a beautiful lagoon located in the Blue Mountains, near Port Antonio. Legend has it that the lagoon waters are inhabited by a dragon.
• Port Antonio - wild beaches, very friendly people, possibility of everyday life podpatrzenia Jamaicans
• Ochos Rios - one of the major tourist destinations, famous m.in. the waterfalls
• Dunn's River Falls
• Mandeville - one of the best preserved cities in the English style
• Port Royal - formerly known as the main port of the Caribbean pirate
• Nine Mile - the birthplace of Bob Marley
• Rafting the Rio Grande to its mouth in the Caribbean Sea

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

Kingston:

• - Devon House
• - The Spanish town of St. James Cathedral

Port Royal:

• - A defensive fort (Fort Charles)
• - The buildings of the colonial period

Montego Bay:

• - The old town from the eighteenth century

Falmouth - historic town with buildings in the style gregoriaskim:

• - Shopping Mall and the Historic Albert George
• - Residence of John Tharp
• - Home grower Edward Barrett
• - Greenwood Great House
• - Martha Brae Rafters' Village
• - The Anglican Church of St.. Peter.
•  

Mandeville:

• - Bloomfield Great House
• - Huntington Estate Summit
• - XVIII century houses: Marshall Pen and Roxborough.

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

Major museums:

• - National Museum in Kingston
• - Bob Marley Museum, from which usually begins tour of Kingston

The main theaters:

• The Ward Theatre
• The Little Theatre

Cinemas:

• Carib Cinema
• The Island Cinema (formerly a theater)
• Cineplex Odeon
• Palace Cineplex

Jamaica live music, not just reggae. During the year, throughout the island hosts many concerts by artists from around the world, and dance shows.

Waterfalls:

• - Dunn's River Falls (west of Ocho Rio)
• - YS Falls

Hope Botanical Gardens, Kingston

Blue Lagoon - a beautiful place situated in the Blue Mountains, near Port Antonio. Legend has it that the lagoon waters are inhabited by a dragon.

Rio Grande - a river flowing down from the mountains to the mouth of the blue Caribbean Sea. In the area of the river you can see some of the world's largest butterfly

The inhabitants of Jamaica are very religious, circumventing most of the major Christian feasts. For example, the Christmas period is associated with nabożeństwami, całonocnymi prayers and carol singing, also hosts many concerts.

• New Year
• Ash Wednesday
• Good Friday
• Easter (Sunday and Monday)
• May 23-Labor Day
• August 1 - Emancipation Day
• August 6 - Independence Day
• October 20 - Heroes' Day
• December 25-26 - Christmas

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

Jokonou Festival - formerly created by the growers for the slaves, takes place during Christmas.

Dancers dress in colorful outfits very carefully worked out, showing, among others: a cow, horse, devil, warriors, Indian, and the best-built man takes on the character known as Pitchy-patches. The traditional meal is ham. Lady of the house is also preparing a special Christmas pudding, which includes m.in. fruit soaked in wine or rum.

In Jamaica, held annually the largest in the entire Caribbean carnival (before Lent), accompanied by the election of the king and queen of calypso.

Popular festivals:

• The celebration of the birthday of Bob Marley - Reggae Sunsplash Festival, Ocho Rois (February)
• Feast of Flowers in Portland - Crystal Spring (May)
• Ocho Rios Jazz Festival (June)
• Feast of Dance in the National Dance Theatre - Kingston (July)
• International Reggae Day - Bob Marley Museum - St. Andrew (July)
• "Jerk Festival - Festival BBQ - Port Antonio (July)
• Reggae Sumfest - Montego Bay
• Octoberfest - Kingston (October)
• Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival - James Bond Beach, Orabessca (November)

This text had been automatically translated into English. We are currently developing it. If you would like to help, correct the descriptions using the "edit" buttons or contact us at content@travelnity.com.

In many pubs and bars on the beach held evening events.

The real nightlife is notorious slums of Kingston - the place of the most crazy and wild parties in the Caribbean. This is where concerts are held to be true reggae and dancehall, a candidate for "dancehall queen" do literally anything to attract attention from the audience.

Light, przewiewene clothes, a measure against insects, sunglasses, protective filter, a hat for protection from the sun.

Marijuana (or rather "ganja") - though inexpensive and widely available, according to the law is illegal in the island. For smoking and possession was punishable by imprisonment, but the observance of this prohibition is sometimes different.