Frommer's Jamaica (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: September 2, 2008

America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and sightseeing. You'd be lost without us!

Frommer's Jamaica is the premier guide to the island, with complete coverage of Montego Bay and the Northern Coast; Negril; Mandeville and the South Coast; Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay; Port Antonio; Kingston; and more. You'll get candid reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, as well as the author's picks for the best travel experiences, including: relaxing at Doctor's Cave Beach; surfing Boston Bay Beach; golfing at White Witch of Rose Hall Golf Course; enjoying a romantic picnic at YS Falls; downing a daiquiri at Time 'n' Place in Falmouth; and more.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Let Frommer's great featured lists outline the sites and activities that can't be missed:

The Best Beaches The Best Water-Sports Outfitters The Best Golf Courses The Best Tennis Facilities The Best Natural Attractions The Best Honeymoon Resorts The Best Family-Friendly Resorts The Best Places to Get Away from It All The Best All-Inclusives The Best Restaurants The Best Shopping Buys The Best After-Dark Fun

Frommer's Jamaica gives you the low-down on:

Montego Bay Jerk Pork

Your Jamaican Wedding Health & Insurance Falmouth The South Coast Mandeville Ocho Rios Runaway Bay Port Antonio Kingston The Blue Mountains Cays and Mangroves Calypso, Reggae & Rap: The Rhythms of Jamaica Jamaican Food & Drink Culture --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• Insider tips on the best beaches, bars, clubs, festivals, and honeymoon resorts—plus the secrets of the Blue Lagoon, YS Falls, the Blue Mountains, and more.

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 5 edition (September 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470285575
• ISBN-13: 978-0470285572
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #877,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Jamaica

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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother if you already have the 2nd edition, September 22, 2004

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Mary E. Hurley "Mary Hurley" (Bellevue, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Jamaica (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I very much liked the 2nd edition of this text. I purchased the 3rd edition because we are planning our third trip to Jamaica. Unfortunately, this new edition contains very little updated information. In fact, two of the newer Riu hotels in Negril (one of which opened in 2001) are not even included in this guide.
This is a very helpful guidebook, but don't bother buying the new edition if you already have the 2nd edition. You can find as much useful information online.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate honeymoon guide., August 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's(r) Jamaica, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I recently got married and this guide was all I needed to find the best of Jamaica. With its section on the Best of Jamaica, I was given the top choices for everything from the best beaches, honeymoon resorts, romantic getaways, shopping buys, and gold courses. This guide made planning my trip simple, with all the information I needed to know before I got there, like the exchange rate, the calendar of events, and tips on dining out and shopping.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for sifting through the options, April 18, 2008

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Jane Doe "Jane Doe" (VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Jamaica (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I grew up in Jamaica, but never really took advantage of the "tourist stuff" while there (who does that at home?). I found this book very helpful for sifting through all the many things the island had to offer and targeting the best (and most reasonably priced) restaurants, hotels, etc. on my last visit.

Only thing they missed, like most reviews, is the cultural differences across the island. Just like Arkansas and New York don't have the same culture, accent, terms, etc., the same is true of different regions in Jamaica.