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babs226:I'd looking for some feedback on diving in Jamaica. I'm looking for a cheap vacation and saw some really cheap packges to Jamaica, but know nothing about the diving there. Thanks.
babs226:I'd looking for some feedback on diving in Jamaica. I'm looking for a cheap vacation and saw some really cheap packges to Jamaica, but know nothing about the diving there. Thanks.
diveborg:I think that there is probably a reason that the packages are really cheap, they are to Jamaica. There are definitely better choices for dive vacations, Cozumel comes to mind as a higher value dive destination.
Willar:Michael,
Friends of mine said exactly the same thing in reverse about safety in Jamaica vs. Mexico. They feel much better about Jamaica and that MX people were less friendly and seemed more annoyed with tourists.
I've never felt threatened in JM and have me many nice locals. We always try to go out to locally run places rather than the big restaraunts or stores. I always keep a big smile on my face and am very polite (but stern if needed) when dealing with locals. Always get great treatment.