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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Jamaica
- Negril
- Seven Mile Beach
Seven Mile Beach
The reason for Negril's recent boom as a tourist destination is
centred on this seven-mile stretch of beautiful shoreline around
Bloody Bay (so called because of the fierce battle here between
Columbus and the Arawak), dotted with palm trees and carpeted with
pristine white sand. Development has been restricted to palm-tree
height, and despite the proliferation of guesthouses and hotels
along the strip the natural beauty of the beach has not been
compromised. It is now a beach renowned for showing off the world's
smallest bikinis: in fact, clothing is optional and generally the
option is little or nothing! Expect to be hounded by hundreds of
vendors, offering everything from hair-braiding to illegal
ganja(marijuana).
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Jamaica is English but a local
patois is also spoken, a mixture of English, Spanish, and various
African languages.
Money
The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is divided into 100 cents. The island
is well supplied with ATMs, banks and bureaux de change. Banking
hours are usually Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm, and Friday
from 9am to 4pm. Cambio exchange offices are found throughout the
country, open later than banks and often offering better exchange
rates. Retain receipts as proof of legal currency exchange.
Exchange bureaux at the airports and hotels also offer better rates
than banks. Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Both cash and travellers cheques are best taken in US
Dollars.