Frommer's Jamaica [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: August 28, 2000

Anyone can jam in Jamaica with this outstanding new guide!
This outstanding new addition to Frommer's shows you how to experience the best of Jamaica, from white beaches to long, cool drinks to reggae bars. The book features:

• The mst complete coverage available
• In-depth advice on all the beaches and golf courses, as well as tips on rivier rafting and other activities
• The complete lowdown on the all-inclusive resorts, plus candid reviews of other accommodations, from hotels to B&Bs

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

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
• The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.

Great trips begin at www.frommers.travelocity.com

• Book flights, hotels, and rental cars.
• Get free updates on attractions and prices.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (August 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076456126X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764561269
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,014,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.