The Rough Guide to Jamaica

by Polly Thomas, Adam Vaitilingam, Rob Coates (Contributor)

The Rough Guide to Jamaica is the complete guide to the Caribbean''s liveliest island. The full-colour introduction includes the ''Things Not To Miss'' section with photographs of the island''s highlights from the Bob Marley Museum in bustling Kingston to rafting the Rio Grande. The guide contains detailed and discriminating reviews of the best accommodation, restaurants, bars and cafes - and the latest spots to catch the hottest reggae and dancehall. There is informed coverage of Kingston and the major resorts of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril, as well as the lesser-known beaches in Portland and the south. Expert advice and practical tips are given on everything from where to watch the cliff divers at Negril to finding secluded waterfalls and mineral baths. The Contexts section provides detailed coverage of Jamaica''s history and fabulous music scene from Marcus Garvey to Beenie Man.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel

480 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1997

Reviews

[David Cohen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked it up, I went to Jamaica, and it's as advertised. If you still read books, and are not relying on Reddit, this is a quick and thorough way to slog through the details and expectations of smaller countries, where internet goes down frequently, you cannot get service, or your phone dies. Useful with or without a device, I found picking this up a better way to know what to pack, what to expect, what to tip, how long it would take, and was never disappointed.
Despite hurricane damage, the passage of all 20 years, and an ever changing real estate market and eroding beach front, the mainstays of falls, dolphins, beautiful beaches, and (hopefully eternally) enchanting culture, this book holds true to a travel guide, and is the next best thing to the people holding your hand and supporting you as you climb up Dunn's Falls. Bon voyage!

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent for what it is, but I am so used to the Lonely Planet that the format of this guide threw me off.