Traveling to Jamaica - 5 Tips to Make Travel More Enjoyable

Are you planning a trip to Jamaica? Here are a few things to keep in mind before visiting this beautiful country.

I know some people who dread the thought of long flights and who get stressed, agitated, or irritable when it comes to traveling. The last thing we want is for you to be in a foul mood when you arrive on the lovely island of Jamaica! Here are our top five travel tips to help you avoid this from happening on your next trip and make traveling more enjoyable

​​We want to keep all the good vibes going for you, and every little bit helps, right?

Make sure you've got a valid passport.

• Your passport must be up to date and valid for at least six months before the date of your departure.
• Make a copy of your passport in case your original is misplaced. This will make it easier for you to obtain a replacement because you will have a copy on hand. Always keep it with you.
  
• ​Print out the American Embassy's address and phone number. Make a point of always keeping this information on you, along with a copy of your passport.​​

Before you go, make a trip to the ATM to get some cash.

• In some areas of Jamaica, U.S. dollars are accepted, but not in all.
  
• However, if you are heading to a more rural region away from all the tourist attractions, it might be best to exchange some money and keep it on hand.
  
• Because some establishments will not take credit cards, it'll be easier to pay for somethings in cash, and you will be able to avoid paying additional banking fees as a result.
  

Notify your credit card company.

• Make sure your credit cards have fraud alerts set up on them.
  
• Let your credit card company know that you will be traveling. Include relevant facts concerning your vacation, such as where you're going and your travel dates. This will assist you in preventing your credit card accounts from being frozen.
  

Make yourself comfortable so that you may enjoy your flight more.

• Bring along your headphones, a neck pillow, an eye mask, melatonin, and download some movies and plenty of music on your tablet.
  
• If you can sleep on airplanes, try to do so that when you arrive in Jamaica, you are refreshed and ready to embark on your journey.
  

Keep yourself hydrated and eat throughout the flight.

• Eat a healthy meal before your travel.
  
• Drink plenty of fluids throughout your flight to prevent feeling dizzy or getting a dehydration headache.
  
• Pack some healthy snacks in your carry-on bag to keep you going throughout the day. This will prevent you from experiencing low blood sugar, a headache, or being irritable.
  

​When it comes to travel, having an enjoyable experience is what matters most. While we may not all be able to plan for everything, there are certainly some things to take into consideration when traveling. 

Hopefully we were able to provide you with some suggestions that will make your next Jamaica vacation a memorable trip. In the meantime, download a free copy of our Jamaica Destination Guide now!

​Any additional suggestions for making traveling more enjoyable that you can share with us? Please let us know what you think in the comments below!