Visited Jamaica for 12 days. Great experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $71/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 9/10. One of my favourites.
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Jamaica — what to pack
Started by CanuckTraveller · 23 Mar 2026 · 1679 views
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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25 Mar 2026 at 23:59
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:27
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:26
This matches my experience. Jamaica is great value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:45
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:43
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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27 Mar 2026 at 15:58
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 17:07
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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