Ten things I wish everyone knew before booking Jamaica.

The conversation I have with every client on the first call. Ten things, one page each, all my own photos, and every number checked against an official source in September 2026.

• 01 · Do the C5 form before you boardfree, .gov.jm only
• 02 · Club Mobay on arrival$50 · bundle $85
• 03 · The map is lying to youreal drive times
• 04 · Who to get in a car withJUTA, JCAL, private
• 05 · Money and tippingJ$155–160 to $1
• 06 · Should you drive?not at night
• 07 · Leave the resorttwo days minimum
• 08 · Pick your side of the islandfive regions
• 09 · What's open this yearpost-Melissa status
• 10 · Prices before someone quotes you oneexcursions, safety