50 Essential JAMAICA TRAVEL Tips | WATCH BEFORE YOU GO!!! (Part 1/2)

BEFORE TRAVELING TO JAMAICA WATCH THIS. Jamaica vacation travel tips. SAFETY, WHAT TO BRING, CURRENCY and all the other questions tourists always ask are covered in this video. Make sure to watch before you go to Jamaica.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - MONEY AND CURRENCY
04:07 - THINGS TO BRING
08:37 - WHEN AND WHERE
10:42 - GETTING AROUND
13:37 - SAFETY
MONEY AND CURRENCY
1. Tell your bank about your trip to Jamaica.
2. Should you use USD or JMD in Jamaica?
3. Don't change money at the airport.
4. How much cash to bring?
5. Should I give tips in Jamaica?
THINGS TO BRING
6. Why bring TWO phone chargers?
7. Bring powerbank, charge your phone fully
8. Keep documents in a separate bag
9. Have a printout of your itinerary
10. Bring sunblock and apply it
11. Bring waterproof case for your phone
12. Bring summer clothes and seashoes
13. Bring cigarettes if you smoke
14. Bring snorkeling gear
WHEN AND WHERE
15. When is the best time to come?
16. Make sure you know your exact location.
GETTING AROUND
17. Jamaica is not a small island. Miles don't equal driving time.
18. It takes longer for everything
19. Route Taxi VS Taxi
20. Arrange a driver in advance
21. Renting a scooter
22. Renting a car
SAFETY
23. Don't leave items unattended
24. About robbery and scamming
25. How to handle pushy sellers
26. It's ok to greet people you don't know
27. Dealing with catcalling
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[@sweetz187]

My husband and two friends of ours are coming to Jamaica in January. I want to do an Airbnb they want resort. Do u have information I could use to inform them that an Airbnb is a safe option

[@sweetz187]

And thank you so much for your video. You have been mor informative then any othe videos I’ve seen

[@mikemurray4083]

I found it to be a good thing to put your phone & keys in a diaper & roll it up & seal it. No one wants to touch a diaper that looks like it was used 😆

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

😂 interesting tip! Thank you!

[@lindsayjacobson9037]

another good tip is to have a copy of your passport, ID, travel doc, etc printed out or on a zip drive. :)

[@user-eb4fq9jm5v]

2. Order JMD before travelling to Jamaica. Pay in JMD when in Jamaica. Why? It will improve the JMD standing within the global economy, thereby making our currency stronger.

[@katthines702]

How is this done? I bank with Navy Federal

[@kelleyangel7090]

For Canadians I suggest not to use US Dollars, the exchange rate is way better to use Jamaican dollars. Your money will go further.

[@daverobinson286]

as with most countries

[@kevonrose4455]

The instrumental that kicked in at the "cat calling" segment was perfectly installed for that moment 🤣👏🏿👏🏿

[@originalfoxylady4520]

When buying things on roadside fruits; foods; souvenirs, etc., - pay z vendors a little extra. If there's more than 1 vendor at the location, I usually spread the purchase n let > 1 benefit.

[@jamesjohn1850]

same here that is true compassion. great tip!

[@thesefoxes2821]

🥳🥳🥳listen up folks...💚💛🇯🇲

[@trevorsteer7331]

Seriously, who are the people who hit the "Unlike" Button to these VLOGS? What's NOT to like?

[@clivewaugh2409]

They might have hit it by mistake.

[@Paula-de5hx]

Some people are just miserable.

[@kyafikaloo7268]

It's a pity u don't hv more videos I could binge watch. I'm a jamaican who still lives here I really really enjoy your videos. I don't go out a lot even b4 covid so I don't know a lot, so I've learned a lot abt my country from u. The irony of it all though, u lived here for 6 yrs going on 7 years and I hv lived here my whole life, 37 years and don't even know half of wat u know about my own country. Such a joy watching your videos always. Hope things work out for u so your kids can go to public school (or private if that's what your kids prefer) just so they become more acquainted with life/culture as a teenager in Jamaica👍🏾⚘

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you for the support and your feedback! Glad you find them interesting and useful! I wish I could do more videos too, maybe one day I'll find a way to do that.

[@daverobinson286]

you dont need to know much about your country because you live and survive there. a foreigner will always look for differences ,usually initially to complain about

[@queenofthewhores]

I laughed so much at the guy telling you not to bring your husband 😄😄 good tips overall. Some ppl don't realize that it's not really a big deal if men call compliment you on the street in the Caribbean. Smile, no thanks and keep moving. Most of them are just bored anyway... I'm from the Caribbean

[@trevorsteer7331]

As someone who travels to Jamaica regularly, these are GREAT TIPS (most of which I learned from experience). Copy of your Documents is a FANTASTIC Tip.

[@chiron2620]

I use a small backpack when I visit Jamaica. Carry it everywhere. Hard to misplace. Never carry a wallet in my pockets. I now do the same in the US too.

[@napturallyyours70]

Can you hear my husband and I laughing our heads off! That story of your windshield wiper admirer is HILARIOUS!!

[@glencampbell6217]

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏/..

[@oscilleoscille]

Ok so I am an American who travel to Jamaica every two years or so. I would love to meet you and do a video on my next trip.

[@samrichman1145]

Happy Sunday irie an blessings 🙏🏿🙏🏿 , hard working female we love you 👍🏿

[@JessicaCargill1]

Great video. Now i can just send this video to visitors 🤩👌🏽👍🏽💯

[@sheisroyal78]

One of Jamaica’s biggest advocate. Keep up the good work 👍🏾

[@PulsedWave1]

I’ve watched a million JA travel videos in prep for my trip and hands-down you are THE BEST! ❤

[@daverobinson286]

have you been?

[@miguelgonzalez3040]

They're called chartered taxis. Those are the ones you hire to transport you and anyone else in your party.

[@tracylove9527]

This lady know Jamaica more than how I know my island and I was born there

[@Ubetterworkblog]

A lot of people leave their common sense at home when they're on vacation. Have fun but use precautions. Great editing per usual.

[@daverobinson286]

only an idiot goes to another country expecting the same as that which they left behind

[@lionheadlionhead7849]

Great video 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@leahloveukulele]

I hope to put these tips into action! 🙏🏼 Jamaica is my no. 1 travel destination. With ❤️ to 🇯🇲 from 🇬🇧

[@prezzydentdubal2420]

Ok nice of you and i do appreciate that you find my island intersting also smil

[@patriciabarnes7034]

Leah Love * It. It is normally my destination from October to January. Unfortunately though, COVID-19 have me under lockdown at home here in the UK! Can't wait for this virus to bugger off!

[@OwnYourPowerTV]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@dionnelson7371]

Hope you make it I'm going to Jamaica to live there so I can make enough money so I can help my families back in America in California because people are being rude and disrespecting me I'm young and I'm in my twenties and I'm 23 it is not fair to be a black man in America

[@dionnelson7371]

America's changing but it's not changing fast enough and I need help and I'm young and I'm not making enough money I got a disability ADHD I'm dyslexic it's very hard to stay focused when you're upset and depressed I suffer from depressed and drum once in a while when someone piss me off I have this secondary personality when when someone irritates me that side will get like optimistic or denied all the bull crap that I'm hearing because it's just wrong you just can't be a black person and disrespect gay people and you see what white people are doing to black people so you're falling the same routine and every line of history and I choose to not be president towards gay people or prejudice towards white people or any other race it's just I do not want to be white or racist m*********** or a racist black person it's like if my ancestors believe in this s*** and they must been racist too because I do not want to be a prick ass mother f***** all my life I'm a honest hard-working man but I just don't believe in America no more I gave up on America like I'm talking to literally other black people around the world and they're telling me crazy it's like all I'm hearing is like things about America but it's like they're killing black people I'm watching this it's like all I hear is like everybody in America's strong up Dead brain cells and I'm like bro I'm African native American I'm not doing that s*** it's the African Americans are doing that I call myself African native American it's a difference I'm not struck it's the others so for me it to be young and I was very smart to talk to my mom as a human being but other than those who will not talk to me as a human being it's like the treating your kids like s*** over here in America and it's like if I was somewhere else I'll treat my kid like an adult even if they're still a kid I'll be like a man when you hit 12 or 13 you're done you're grown I hope when you're 17 you'll be thinking about filling your own place that's real father s*** my kids moving out early

[@sybilbailey5503]

Thanks Irie these are very useful to know.🇬🇧🇯🇲👍🏾👍🏾

[@1127ldownie]

Love the info thank you Cant wait to go back in April this is our second trip we love it. You're not kidding about traveling to excursions we stayed at Iberostar and went to the Bob Marley museum it took an hour +!

[@originalfoxylady4520]

I made the mistake of climbing Dunns River Falls without the proper footwear - it's not worth it 🤣

[@neilberry8248]

Sweet beautiful lovely thank you for sharing your videos with us thanks for the nice words take care be safe bless up

[@Lifestylewithjada]

Very helpful and educational video🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤❤

[@originalfoxylady4520]

I usually leave a copy of Passport n bank cards at home b4 traveling.

[@Ubetterworkblog]

Good tip 👍🏾

[@barbaradwyer2106]

I am so happy that you are enjoying the most beautiful place in the world ( my opinion ) Have to live my over I would not leave jamaica. I have a great job, but life sucks in America.

[@purityshallabide1645]

Life's too short and unpredictable to not pursue your dreams ✨

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Hello Irie, thank you for another good vlog on Jamaica. I had to laugh when you said teh "wind screen washer told you to come without the husband", that is so typical of a comedic Jamaican man, as you know he meant no offence, though others would 'call the police' LOL.Thanks again for this vlog, it is very informative.

[@freedomr4031]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos. More blessings!

[@bombastic3717]

Excellent and helpful advice Irie. Love as always!!!

[@eugeniebeason5103]

Thank you for this excellent video, it was awesome. Your videos are always interesting and informative

[@demadhatta]

Also , for private drivers, take a picture of the person, vehicle and have them hold a object so you have their finger print

[@Kenpit152]

Great idea. Send it to someone close. In South Africa my Uber is set up so every time i get in a car message is sent to my husband . Can’t be too safe nowadays.

[@tamichyn2635]

Very informative, Thank you!!!

[@ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY]

Thanks for sharing, Irene. You never fail to provide great info

[@damionhenry6730]

Much blessings Sis, One Love.

[@eastonhill7487]

Very informative, always well researched and well delivered.

[@carolt2198]

Happy Sunday Irina! As always great information.

[@anthonysimpson4084]

Great content this week as always

[@noelducran6730]

Thank you for another very informative video.😊

[@rasczak959]

Irina, would be great if U make another video about supermarkets in Jamaica. Next time show us a supermarket in Kingston :D Greetings from Brazil!

[@chiron2620]

My biggest cost in Jamaica. 1. Food. Shop local markets if u can,. Supermarkets r not cheap. 2.Taxis. Find local driver and get his number. Use him exclusively. Or take root taxi for short trips. Use Knutsford bus service for trips between cities. Car Rentals r very expensive.

[@SAZTravel]

Such a great tips ! Thank you ♥️♥️

[@sophianeglia5129]

You’re on point 👍🏼👍🏼

[@albertviana99]

Nice one! Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@mercy1953]

This is a Travel Chanel indeed!! Much love and blessings always.

[@nellabrown.]

I think I’ve watched 5 videos on how to prepare before going to Jamaica, and this has been the most informative and pleasant video yet. So thank you ☺️

[@BRI2020-d8x]

I've been jamaica many times always something new

[@HinataGotica]

I am loving binge watching your videos

[@adrianagomes3172]

Loved your tips, thanks 😊

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Irie great video wow nice info

[@kyzalahicks8834]

Thank u! I looked high and low for something this detailed!

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Wow iris you are becoming quite and expert on Jamaica. I am always very impress with the depth of your knowledge about JA. Keep it up keep it up we have your attention. Great topic and video. Nice one again.👏👏👏

[@chevarreid5446]

Can't wait for part 2

[@rubyb683]

Excellent video my girl👌

[@originalfoxylady4520]

Blessed Sunday, Ma'am 🇯🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲💥💯🙏😄

[@tt2524]

Lovely. Happy Sunday Irina

[@mystico21p]

This video is more informative than others. A lot of great tips.

[@TheAmorchef]

Always a fan for your videos...found out a couple interesting things. Scotiabank bank accounts are best for Canadians. No exchange Commissions for Scotiabank clients from Canada at Scotiabank ATMs.

[@iamisaidi]

I found that out after trying NCB.

[@chynachin8872]

Much love and respect Irie...

[@marciarobinson1030]

Very constructive argument one need to know when traveling to Jamaica thnks Irie

[@ChosenLove7]

Thank you for the graet tips!!! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾💯📢

[@jenniferthibodeaux4509]

Hi, Thanks for all the great information 😊

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Great advice.

[@andrewwilliams8136]

Irie very good information..

[@OurNationalAdventure]

Great travel tips! What a great list of questions answered.

[@unitedlove3442]

Do you have your kids with you in Jamaica

[@jahnamejah7539]

Great tips and advice Irina what you saying will definitely give visitors a better understanding about Jamaica's culture and also the safety of the tourist well being ... marvelous "great great" job Queen Irina thank you .. 🙏👍😊🔥🔥😄

[@BEZY-vk1hy]

After having Jamaica be a destination on my travel list, since I was 15 years old, I finally get to go to the country on January 31st! I am beyond excited

[@kimkim72]

I hope you had an amazing time.

[@BEZY-vk1hy]

@@kimkim72 I had such a great time. I walked up and down Constant Spring Road, which seemed to make the locals feeling comfortable because they thought it was too far for me to be walking into dangerous, but I still had a good time anyway. I got to see Kingston, Port, Antonio, and Clarendon. I miss the patties!

[@daverobinson286]

you dont need a foreigner telling you how to prepare unless you are afraid

[@richardgraham7412]

You are Fantastic! You speak very clearly and well. You are obviously very informed and kindly share this with us. I Thank You.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! Glad you've found the videos useful! Check out the playlists on this channel - I hope they help too :)

[@henroc809]

Thank You Very Much !! 🙏🏼

[@terrenceabate1116]

Great video

[@superlove.6797]

Absolutely absolutely

[@egleliis978]

Binging on your videos again, Irina, during my lunch break :D

[@anjilesourne]

Re: losing one’s passport etc. I fully agree with what you said. Also some underestimate how overwhelming the heat is when you just arrive off the plane from colder climates. So I can totally understand their confusion in the heat especially at the airport. But after a few days your body usually acclimatizes.

[@dionnewright2330]

Thanks I appreciate u soo much

[@dionnewright2330]

Yo a like breath of fresh air 😍

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

You or a real Jamaican wow

[@peppermorrison6644]

Very informative.

[@missjbaku]

Great video!

[@pgpratt9007]

I am very grateful for your common sense guidance which is very sound and useful. Changing monies at any airport is to be avoided like the plague. I always find it cheaper to compare rates offered by my local travel agencies, banks etc. before travelling. Just one additional suggestion, I find it prudent to not only copy to A5 size all of my important travel documents but to laminate them as well to avoid any accidental water damage and secure them in a appropriate zipped folder at all times while in transit. Thanking you again and will be looking forward to Part 2.

[@ghideykahssay9473]

Thank you for sharing

[@ShadowHane]

See this is why I love your content. You know the stress I go through. It is surprising that people don't know that your bank needs to know if you will be in a different country. The stress that I had to endure from first time vacationers when they are under the impression the bank must always be tracking them so they should know automatically release the card. I used to work for a 3rd party company that works for many banks and our job is to determine whether fraud or if the card is limited and release it. The amount of times I have an angry vacationer screaming in my ears for them not taking the time and investigate the place before going and informing your bank that your going to a foreign country.

[@trevorsteer7331]

It's crazy how many people do NOT know by now that they MUST inform their Banks / Credit Card Companies when they are travelling and plan to use their cards. Credit Card Companies are so good now in informing of their Fraud Protection, and Travel Alerts is part of that.

[@SuperCoolZomb1e]

Yes not even just leaving the country though, even if you are just going from one state to another far away state in the US you should still tell your bank!

[@rosenchaushev4771]

Very interesting and useful ! I’m planning to visit maybe next year :)❤

[@learningasigo1269]

Irina I read a comment of someone who says they are binge watching your videos. lol 😂 that is exactly what I am doing right now because I am at the hospital waiting to do a same day procedure. Instead of watching the tv, I’m binging on your videos. Great content in every one of them.

[@patrickochinski6754]

This made my day 😏

[@Paula-de5hx]

Yes Irie manners and respect is very important to JA people, especially to the elders, greeting someone in the morning and evening is very common. In the UK people only greet you if they know you.

[@OfficialDesian]

Love this woman 💖

[@SAZTravel]

Love her positivity 🥰

[@anjilesourne]

Haaaaa ❤️the invitation , and « no need to bring your husband »🤣🤣🤣🤣 (wheeeeeeeze!). Thank you for taking the time to do these videos

[@bobbycarter5207]

I'm the second person here!

[@officialmastermindview5446]

Well done

[@youngkingdavid1332]

Hey you are amazing I really like ur explanations that was funny

[@BORNFREE876]

Irene, keep going, u r on the right cultural pathway. Glad your husband was "passively reactive " to the boldness of the windshield washer, however rude he was. Your both politeness was the right vaccine to the virus of his arrogance.

[@selectamark]

“If you are a smoker” Love the way Irina clarified cigarettes! 😂🤣 Wid her ‘red’ eye dem! Love your videos Irina shoutout from the Uk 🇬🇧

[@LadySnapshot]

Oh wow thanks for all that good information Maybe one day I can come stay at your resort.

[@olgasynch]

Спасибо Ирина. Как всегда полезно, понятно и очень вовремя.

[@lavellsmith8613]

New subscriber 🔥

[@DwayneHamiltonArtist]

lol you are amazing Keep up the good work

[@neilthewheelio]

Thank you