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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Jamaica
- Port Antonio
- Beaches
Beaches
Port Antonio has some of Jamaica's most beautiful beaches, from
free public beaches to managed beaches with facilities and charging
an entrance fee. San San Beach is a private strip of sand that has
warm and shallow waters, and some offshore reefs that are ideal for
snorkelling. In winter the waves make this a perfect spot to
windsurf. One of the region's prettiest beaches is Frenchman's
Cove, with its clear waters and white sand. During the 1960s a
luxurious hotel resort, visited by the likes of Prince Philip and
Elizabeth Taylor, occupied the headland, but has since closed down
and fallen to ruin. The secluded cove at Boston Bay is perhaps more
famous for its jerk stands than its public beach, with food stalls
lining the road that serve jerk in all its forms. The waves,
however, have raised its status as one of the best beaches in
Jamaica for windsurfing.
Information & Facts
Admission
Some beaches charge admission fees
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.