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Visitor
Information and Tips
Getting Around
By Air
Air Jamaica
Express operates from Montego Bay and Kingston
to all areas in Jamaica with landing fields on a daily
basis.
By Cab
Taxis have predetermined rates between one location and
another. All cabs have red PPV plates (Public Passenger
Vehicle) along with regular license plates. Limousines,
air-conditioned coaches and local bus service also connect
all villages, cities and towns.
By Rented Car
In Jamaica you drive on the left. The speed limit is 30
MPH in towns and 50 MPH on highways. To rent any vehicle,
visitors may use a drivers license (valid for 12 months)
for up to a 3 month period. Drivers must be at least 25
years of age to rent a car and must post a bond to meet
insurance regulations with cash, major credit card, or
travelers checks. Service stations are open daily and
will only accept cash.
Language
The official language of Jamaica is English, although
most Jamaicans speak a local patois influenced by a combination
of several different languages.
Electricity
110 volts/50 cycles is standard. 220 volts used at some
hotels. Adaptors are available at some hotels, although
hair dryers and irons work without adapters.
Time Zone
Jamaica falls within the Eastern Time Zone (UTC/GMT -5
Hours) and does NOT observe Daylight Savings Time.
Tipping
Most hotels will include a 10 to 15% charge on your bill.
These charges are not automatically included in restaurant
bills, so tipping is suggested.
Bank Hours
Banks are open from 9am-2pm (Monday-Thursday) and 9am-4pm
(Friday). Most ATMs do not accept ATM cards from the U.S.
Store Hours
Most stores are open 9am-5pm (Monday-Saturday).
Communications
Direct international telephone service operates in all
areas 24 hours a day, and telephone operators will gladly
facilitate collect, third party or credit card calls.
International faxes, cables and telegrams can be sent
from most hotels and post offices. Email and Internet
access is available too, usually at hotels and parish
libraries, but also at local Internet Cafes.
Water
All drinking water in Jamaica is purified and filtered
by modern methods.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted nearly everywhere. Traveler's
checks are widely used, and most hotels, shops, and restaurants
encourage their use-a real convenience for you, eliminating
the need to constantly exchange money.
Jamaica
Tourist Offices and Contact Information
Main office
Jamaica Tourist Board
64 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
Jamaica, West Indies
Telephone: +1 876 929-9200
Fax: +1 876 929-9375
Email: info@visitjamaica.com
USA
Jamaica Tourist Board
1320 South Dixie Highway
Suite 1101
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Telephone: +1 (305) 665 0557
Telephone: 1-800-233-4JTB toll-free in USA
Fax: +1 (305) 666 7239
Email: jamaicatrv1@aol.com
Canada
Jamaica Tourist Board
303 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 200
Toronto ON M4P 1L3
Telephone: +1 416 482-7850
Fax: +1 416 482-1730
Email: jtb@jtbcanada.com
Germany
Jamaica Tourist Board
c/o Fast Forward-Marketing
Schwarzbachstrasse 32
40822 Mettmann
Telephone: +49 2104 832974
Fax: +49 2104 912673
Email: jamaica@travelmarketing.de
Italy
Jamaica Tourist Board
c/o Sergat Italia
Via Nazionale 230
00184 Roma
Telephone: +39 6 4890 1255
Fax: +39 6 4890 7284
Email: sergat@rmnet.it
Japan
Jamaica Tourist Board
Strategic Tower Bldg. 2F
2-11-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-0002
Telephone: +81 3-3400-2974
Fax: +81 3-3400-2973
Email: tourist-board@jamaica.co.jp
UK
Jamaica Tourist Board
1-2 Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BZ
Telephone: +44 207 224 0505
Fax: +44 207 224 0551
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