In 2005, 2 million tourists visited Jamaica. The 2005 World Travel Awards named Jamaica the Caribbean's leading destination.
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978-0-471-94614-4 (9780471946144)
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A native of North Carolina, Darwin Porter has written numerous best-selling Frommer's guides. In 1982, he was joined in his research efforts by Danforth Prince. Together they write Frommer's Caribbean, along with Frommer's Bahamas, Frommer's Bermuda, Frommer's Puerto Rico, and Frommer's Virgin Islands, among others.
List of Maps.
What's New in Jamaica.
1 The Best of Jamaica.
1 The Best Beaches.
2 The Best Watersports Outfitters.
3 The Best Golf Courses.
4 The Best Tennis Facilities.
5 The Best Natural Attractions.
6 The Best Honeymoon Resorts.
7 The Best Family-Friendly Resorts.
8 The Best Places to Get Away from It All.
9 The Best All-Inclusives.
10 The Best Restaurants.
11 The Best Romantic Experiences.
12 The Best Shopping Buys.
13 The Best After-Dark Fun.
2 Planning Your Trip to Jamaica.
1 Jamaica in Brief.
2 Visitor Information.
3 Entry Requirements & Customs.
4 Money.
Currency Exchange Rates.
What Things Cost in Jamaica (Montego Bay).
5 When to Go.
Jamaica Calendar of Events.
6 Travel Insurance.
7 Health & Safety.
8 Specialized Travel Resources.
Tying the Knot in Jamaica.
9 Planning Your Trip Online.
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource.
10 The 21st-Century Traveler.
Flying with Film & Video.
Online Traveler's Toolbox.
11 Flying to Jamaica.
Getting Through the Airport.
12 Packages for the Independent Traveler.
Ask Before You Go.
13 Special-Interest Trips.
What the Meal Plans Mean.
14 For the Cruise-Ship Traveler.
15 Getting Around.
16 Tips on Accommodations.
The All-Inclusive: Safe Haven, or Not for You?
17 Tips on Dining Out.
18 Tips on Shopping.
The Java of Kings.
19 Recommended Books.
Fast Facts: Jamaica.
3 Suggested Itineraries.
1 Exploring the North Coast in a Week: Montego Bay to Port Antonio.
2 Circling 'Round the South Coast in a Week: Negril to Kingston.
3 Jamaica for Families.
4 Montego Bay & the Northwest Coast.
1 Orientation.
Fast Facts: Montego Bay.
2 Where to Stay.
Honeymooning at Half Moon.
3 Where to Dine.
4 Beaches, Golf & Other Outdoor Pursuits.
5 Seeing the Sights.
Walking Tour A Stroll Through Montego Bay.
The White Witch of Rose Hall.
6 Shopping.
Avoiding the Mo Bay Hustle.
7 Montego Bay After Dark.
Hunting the Green Flash.
8 Falmouth: Decaying Georgian Charm.
Walking Tour: Strolling Through Falmouth.
9 Interior St. James Parish.
10 The Maroon Country.
11 The Cockpit Country.
5 Negril.
1 Orientation.
Fast Facts: Negril.
2 Where to Stay.
3 Where to Dine.
4 Hitting the Beach & Other Outdoor Pursuits.
5 Exploring the Area.
6 Shopping.
7 Negril After Dark.
6 The South Coast & Mandeville.
1 The South Coast.
2 Mandeville.
Fast Facts: Mandeville.
7 Ocho Rios & Runaway Bay.
1 Ocho Rios.
Fast Facts: Ocho Rios.
Noël's "Folly".
The Potter's Art.
Jamaica Evaluates Its Jerks.
2 Runaway Bay.
A Tribute to Bob Marley.
8 Port Antonio.
1 Orientation.
Bligh, the Bounty & the Breadfruit.
Fast Facts: Port Antonio.
2 Where to Stay.
3 Where to Dine.
The Green Gold of Port Antonio.
4 Beaches & Outdoor Pursuits.
The Blue Lagoon.
The Jerk Center of the Universe.
5 Exploring the Area.
Eco-Cultural Tours.
The Windward Maroons.
6 Shopping.
7 Port Antonio After Dark.
9 Kingston & the Blue Mountains.
1 Orientation.
Fast Facts: Kingston.
2 Where to Stay.
3 Where to Dine.
4 Beaches & Other Outdoor Pursuits.
5 Seeing the Sights.
6 Shopping.
7 Kingston After Dark.
8 Side Trips to Spanish Town
& Port Royal.
The Wickedest City on Earth.
Cays & Mangroves.
9 Exploring the Blue Mountains.
Appendix: Jamaica in Depth.
1 History 101.
Dateline.
Jamaica Natural.
Did You Know?
2 Jamaican Style.
3 The Jamaican People & Their Culture.
Ganja.
4 Calypso, Reggae & Rap: The Rhythms of Jamaica.
5 Jamaican Food & Drink.
List of Maps.
Jamaica.
Jamaica's North Coast in One Week.
Jamaica's South Coast in One Week.
Montego Bay.
Walking Tour: A Stroll through Montego Bay.
Walking Tour: Strolling through Falmouth.
The Northwest Coast.
Negril Accommodations.
Negril Dining.
The South Coast.
Mandeville & Environs.
Ocho Rios.
Port Antonio.
East of Port Antonio.
West of Port Antonio.
Kingston Area.
Spanish Town.
Port Royal.
The Blue Mountains.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.