Your online guide to Caribbean family vacations
from the authors of Caribbean with Kids.
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Practical Information about Jamaica
Driving. Driving is British style, on the left. Electricity. The
island uses 110volts/50 cycles, although 220 is used in some of the hotels.
Adapters are not required for North American appliances. Information. For questions or brochures, call the Jamaica Tourist Board, 800-233-4JTB. Information on Island. You will find several tourist offices across the island:
Language. English is the official language, although you’ll frequently hear the Jamaican patois on the street, a combination of several languages. Time. Jamaica is on Eastern Standard Time and does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Website. Official Jamaica tourism website Return to Jamaica with Kids |
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Currency. The Jamaican
dollar is the official tender; its exchange rate fluctuates frequently
but at press time was about $1US=$67J. US dollars are accepted throughout
the island.