Jamaica Travel Guides

Straight answers on airport transfers, excursions, nightlife and getting around the island, from the people who drive it every day.

The Montego Bay coastline and hotels seen from a plane window on the approach into Sangster airport
Destinations

Montego Bay, Ocho Rios or Negril: Where to Stay in Jamaica

Where to stay in Jamaica, compared honestly: Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios, from drivers who run all three every week.

Aug 22, 2026 · 5 min readREAD MORE →
View of the Montego Bay coastline from a plane window on approach to Sangster International Airport
Plan Your Trip

The Best Time to Land in Montego Bay for an Easy First Day

The best time to land in Montego Bay is mid-morning. Here is how your flight time shapes the first day of your trip.

Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min readREAD MORE →
A bamboo raft resting at the water's edge in Jamaica at sunset
Excursions and Tours

Martha Brae Rafting: What a Bamboo Raft Trip Is Really Like

Martha Brae rafting is a calm one-hour bamboo raft float near Falmouth. Here is what the trip is really like.

Aug 18, 2026 · 5 min readREAD MORE →
View from a plane window on approach to Montego Bay, wing over turquoise water and the hotels along the coast
Airport Transfers

How Far Is Your Hotel From Montego Bay Airport? Real Drive Times

Real Montego Bay airport drive times to Rose Hall, Falmouth, Runaway Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril and Kingston, from drivers who run these roads every week.

Aug 15, 2026 · 5 min readREAD MORE →
Jamaica in August: What the Weather Is Really Like and What to Do
Plan Your Trip

Jamaica in August: What the Weather Is Really Like and What to Do

What Jamaica in August is really like: hot days, warm sea, short showers, low-season prices, and plenty to do.

Aug 13, 2026 · 4 min readREAD MORE →
bamboo rafting in jamaica
Plan Your Trip

Best Time to Visit Jamaica: When to Come, From Local Drivers

Wondering the best time to visit Jamaica? Here's how dry season, hurricane season, and the cheapest months really play out.

Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min readREAD MORE →
View of the Montego Bay coastline and turquoise water from a plane window on approach, with the wing in frame.
Plan Your Trip

Which Side of the Plane to Sit On Flying Into Montego Bay

Wondering which side of the plane to sit on flying into Montego Bay? Here is the honest answer, plus how to get the best window view.

Aug 6, 2026 · 4 min readREAD MORE →
White River Tubing in Ocho Rios: What to Know Before You Go
Excursions and Tours

White River Tubing in Ocho Rios: What to Know Before You Go

White River tubing in Ocho Rios is Jamaica's easy, feel-good river day. Here's what it's like and what to bring.

Aug 5, 2026 · 4 min readREAD MORE →
View of the Montego Bay coastline from a plane window on final approach to Sangster International Airport.
Plan Your Trip

Landing at Montego Bay Airport: What to Expect and What to Do First

A local's guide to Montego Bay airport arrivals: clear immigration fast, skip the taxi scramble, and find your driver waiting.

Aug 2, 2026 · 4 min readREAD MORE →
View from a plane window on approach to Jamaica, turquoise north coast water and resorts below the wing
Airport Transfers

Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios: How Long Is the Drive?

Landing in Montego Bay but staying in Ocho Rios? Here's the drive time, the north coast route, and how to make the transfer easy.

Aug 1, 2026 · 2 min readREAD MORE →
A Night Out in Jamaica: From MoBay's Hip Strip to Rick's Cafe
Nightlife

A Night Out in Jamaica: From MoBay's Hip Strip to Rick's Cafe

Where to go after dark in Jamaica, from Montego Bay's Hip Strip to sunset and cliff diving at Rick's Cafe in Negril, plus how to get home safe.

Aug 1, 2026 · 2 min readREAD MORE →
Montego Bay Airport to Negril: The Easy Transfer
Airport Transfers

Montego Bay Airport to Negril: The Easy Transfer

Landing at Sangster (MBJ) and headed to Negril? Here's the drive time, the route, what the ride is really like, and how to skip the shuttle chaos with a private transfer.

Aug 1, 2026 · 2 min readREAD MORE →
Climbing Dunn's River Falls: Everything You Need to Know
Excursions and Tours

Climbing Dunn's River Falls: Everything You Need to Know

Everything you need to climb Jamaica's most famous waterfall: tickets, hours, what to wear, and the insider timing trick to beat the crowds at Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios.

Aug 1, 2026 · 3 min readREAD MORE →
First Time in Jamaica? Read This First
Plan Your Trip

First Time in Jamaica? Read This First

Heading to Jamaica for the first time? Real-talk tips from locals on money, tipping, packing, food, culture, and the easiest way to get around the island.

Aug 1, 2026 · 2 min readREAD MORE →
Montego Bay Done Right: A Local's Guide to MoBay's Best Days
Destinations

Montego Bay Done Right: A Local's Guide to MoBay's Best Days

Most people rush past Montego Bay on the way to the resort. Here's how a local would spend one perfect day in MoBay, from the Hip Strip to Doctor's Cave Beach to Rose Hall Great House.

Aug 1, 2026 · 2 min readREAD MORE →
Stress-Free Airport Transfers in Jamaica: Travel with Dykeall Ellis Jamaica Tours
Airport Transfers

Stress-Free Airport Transfers in Jamaica: Travel with Dykeall Ellis Jamaica Tours

Skip the taxi stress. Here's how reliable private airport transfers from Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Kingston get you to your hotel, villa, or resort with zero hassle.

Jul 25, 2026 · 3 min readREAD MORE →