A Guide To Jamaica 3
November 1st, 2010 | 
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A Guide To Jamaica 3
Many travellers may worried when visiting a foreign country that they will not be able to get by as they do not speak the native language but in Jamaica you will be able to get by if you can speak English. The main spoken language is English hints of Spanish and other African languages are added to the local’s dialect.
The currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican dollar; this is exchanged at a rate of 48.5 Jamaican dollars to 1 USD. Although the Jamaican dollar is the official currency; the US dollar is accepted in most places along with credit cards. Money should always be exchanged officially and a receipt should always be obtained in order for you to convert any unspent currency.
If you hire a car whilst holidaying in Jamaica then you should be aware that the conditions in the more rural areas are a lot to be desired. Whilst having decent conditions in the main cities; the rural areas have a lot of bumps and divots. A four wheel drive is recommended if you are planning to drive out in the rural areas.
You will need to be 21 to hire a car in Jamaica and the driving positions are the same as they are in the UK; driver on the right hand side of the vehicle and the vehicle drives on the left hand side of the road.
The driving etiquette in Jamaica is again relaxed. Do not be surprised to find locals stopping in the middle of the road to have a conversation with a pedestrian.
About the writer: Cheap holidays in Jamaica are easily found by comparing prices online you can find a number of holidays from Jamaican package holidays or cruises if you take a little time to research.
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