Hot in the summer, warm in the winter, Jamaica’s got an ideal temperature to visit all year round. The most popular times to visit the island are during April – December; between May and November, whilst short and sharp, rainfall and the occurrence of hurricanes are higher during these months.

10 – 14 days is enough time to enjoy all the island has to offer

English, Jamaican Patois

Not required

National dish: Ackee and saltfish Jerk (meat marinated in a spicy sauce and traditionally barbecued slowly in an outdoor fire pit) Rice and peas (peas are referred to as red kidney beans. Coconut milk and other spices add to the flavour of Jamaican rice and peas, often paired with jerk chicken) Plantain (a starchy member of the banana family) Jamaican Patties (Similar to the traditional Spanish empanada, Jamaican patties are usually filled with seasoned chicken, beef or vegetables) Blue mountain coffee Sky Juice (snow cone - a drink of shaved ice flavoured with syrup or fresh cane juice) Wray and Nephew Rum Magnum (tonic wine) Red Stripe Beer Ting (grapefruit soda)

Weh yuh ah seh? - How are you doing? Wah gwaan – What’s up (casual greeting) (Mi) Irie - Everything is alright and fine Pickney – Children Coo deh – Look at that