3 independent reviews for Jamaica highlights tour
Reviews for Jamaica highlights tour
Amanda Murphy review 2 Dec 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Getting to experience so many places in Jamaica that we may not have been able to get to, or thought to seek out, ourselves.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It. Gets. Hot. If you haven't spent much time in the tropics, pack for HOT and HUMID. You also need to be prepared to be flexible. The weather can change suddenly, and change plans. Go with the flow, and you'll still have a great time!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Our guides all let us know that our excursions, and local purchases, directly benefited the local people. We also learned a great deal about Jamaican history, and the current Jamaica, that we can take to heart.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Met, and in some cases exceeded, our expectations. Tish was fantastic. The excursions were amazing. And everything else will stay with us forever!Caroline Brawner review 11 Nov 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was all good.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Weather can affect plans. Hotels vary in quality. Often no internet in the rooms, only main areas. So many new foods to try. The people are very friendly (but always ask before taking their picture!).3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
A bit--more yes than no.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very enjoyableKeith Jeremiah review 30 Nov 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Very difficult to single out one element. The thing that made the vacation successful was the wide range of activities crammed into a short period.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for the variety of accommodation from rustic to fairly luxurious. Tourist areas price in US dollars; out of the way places in Jamaican dollars; withdraw a moderate amount of each at ATMs as you go rather than trying to guess how much of each to take at the start; local exchange rates vary a lot. Use a credit or debit card which doesn't penalise you for cash withdrawals, as this is likely to be more frequent than paying direct by card. As a couple who drink little alcohol but joined most optional group activities and meals, we spent a total of about £25 per person per day in November 2019 (excluding hotel cost for extra night)If you want to fly direct from and to UK, you may need to book an extra night in Jamaica - better to do this in Treasure Beach, despite cost of transfer.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
By visiting less "touristy" places, our dollars supported the economies of those areas and their local businesses and people. It is hard to claim that our vacation had a beneficial effect on environment or conservation.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A really interesting insight into many aspects of Jamaican history, culture and life, as well as its natural beauty. A major factor in the enjoyment was the company of others who seek this kind of vacation rather than the all-inclusive beach resort for which Jamaica is famed.Holiday Reviews
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