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Airports:
Kingston                   Kingston / St. Andrew   MKJP   KIN      
Montego Bay           Saint James                   MKJS MBJ   
Ocho Rios/Boscobel   Saint Mary   MKBS           OCJ


Where to stay:  Points?
Montego Bay
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall (All-Inclusive)
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall (All-Inclusive) (Adults Only)
Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, Jamaica (All-Inclusive)
Holiday Inn Montego Bay (All-Inclusive)
Half Moon
Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island (Over Water Bungaloo)
Sandals Montego Bay
Secrets
Iberostar Grand Rose Hall


Kosher:
Chabad   http://www.jewishjamaica.com/kosher/
Chabad Kosher Hot Spot  - 1-3 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay  +1 876-452-3223   Open:10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Bringing food with you requires a Permit: https://www.moatrade.gov.jm/MOA/
apply for a Veterinary License
when your adding all your items to the list you can search Kosher for a full list. Also Consignor= Store you purchased it from
Easiest way to get through to permit department is 876.281.2601 normally takes 5 business days online

Mikvah:
Gorgeous brand new Mikvah in Chabad Center

 If you have any queries or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out to Rebbetzin Mushkee Raskin through WhatsApp at  347 268 3494 or mushkee@jewishjamaica.com

Chabad:
CHABAD JAMAICA  876-630-4400 | 876-452-3223
RABBI@CHABADOFJAMAICA.COM


What to do:
Ocho Rios Blue Hole
Dunns Falls (Hike up waterfalls)
Luminous Lagoon (Glistening Waters) and Rose Hall Great House
Horseback Ride n' Swim! through the ocean
Green Grotto Caves (From James Bond Live and Let Die)
Mystic Mountain Bobsledding (From Cool Runnings)
Zip Lining
Sailing
ATV Tour
Bamboo rafting excursion down the Martha Brae River
Floyd's Pelican Bar
PLEASE UPDATE

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #200 on: December 11, 2023, 04:29:10 PM »
Mazel tov to Chabad Rabbi and Rebitzen of Jamaica on their birth of a Baby Boy!

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #201 on: December 18, 2023, 11:01:51 AM »
Anyone have information on staying In jamaica with 3 kids? Any hotels accommodate to stay in one room?

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #202 on: January 21, 2024, 12:21:12 AM »
Anybody been to Secrets Wild Orchid recently? Some ppl say the place is dated and would like some input

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #203 on: January 22, 2024, 12:39:54 AM »
How come Bahamas thread has over 50 pages, but Jamaica which has much more hotels , only 11?

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #204 on: January 22, 2024, 01:03:12 AM »
How come Bahamas thread has over 50 pages, but Jamaica which has much more hotels , only 11?
Food,I believe

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #205 on: January 28, 2024, 12:02:02 AM »
Exactly

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #206 on: January 28, 2024, 12:03:26 AM »
How come Bahamas thread has over 50 pages, but Jamaica which has much more hotels , only 11?

Jamaica has one of the nicest chabads with the most amazing scenic view

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #207 on: February 17, 2024, 11:01:18 PM »
What’s the best option going from the airport to Hyatt Ziva? Taxi at the airport? Or anyone have a recommendation of someone they used?

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #208 on: February 18, 2024, 09:38:40 AM »
What’s the best option going from the airport to Hyatt Ziva? Taxi at the airport? Or anyone have a recommendation of someone they used?

Have a trip there coming up. Taxis seem to charge $30 for the 10 minute ride. If anyone has a contact of someone cheaper, please post or PM.

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #209 on: February 18, 2024, 11:01:41 AM »
Does anyone know what if anything’s kosher in the Ziva? Can you have the milk, ices, ice cream etc?
Is there a supermarket or small store nearby to buy some stuff?

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #210 on: February 18, 2024, 03:15:52 PM »
When I was there a while back they had kosher yogurt and cereal boxes at breakfast. And lots of fresh fruit and avocado. There was no store within walking distance but at groceries in Montego Bay you can get more items. Chabad of course is another source for food and they would deliver when I stayed there.

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #211 on: February 19, 2024, 11:34:26 AM »
When I was there a while back they had kosher yogurt and cereal boxes at breakfast. And lots of fresh fruit and avocado. There was no store within walking distance but at groceries in Montego Bay you can get more items. Chabad of course is another source for food and they would deliver when I stayed there.
Thank you. Do you know if you can drink the milk?

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #212 on: February 19, 2024, 12:42:50 PM »
I don't "know", but having involvement with government figures and institutions l would not recommend relying on government inspections for kashrus...not halachik advice.

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Re: Jamaica master thread
« Reply #213 on: March 04, 2024, 01:27:41 PM »
What’s the best option going from the airport to Hyatt Ziva? Taxi at the airport? Or anyone have a recommendation of someone they used?

I used Dougles +18764807338, he was very good

but i dont remember pricing, as in all third world countries prices are negotiable