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Ironically, Jamaica is known as one of the top spots to relax as well as party at Jamaica's top spring break clubs during your college break. Negril is by far the most popular place to visit in Jamaica. 90% of all Jamaica student spring breakers flock to this destination located on the Caribbean Sea, famous for its beautiful 7-mile stretch of beach and awesome sunsets. To get to Negril for spring break, you'll fly into Montego Bay and then takes a shuttle bus for a 90-minute ride through the hills and mountains of Jamaica. The seven-mile beach is covered with white sand and lined with small beachfront spring break hotels and beach bars overlooking the water. Hotels on college break are relatively small and simple due to zoning laws that prohibits building higher than the tallest coconut tree. Spring Break students enjoy the relaxed, laid back atmosphere along the gorgeous beaches of Negril, thatched roofed bars and restaurants with brightly colored Caribbean decor, bonfires on the beach and the rhythm of reggae music create that special spring break Jamaican feeling.

The cheap spring break activities are endless in Negril for college break with cliff jumping, sun bathing, waterfall climbing, island picnicking, sunset sailing, reggae concerts, beach parties and watersports. After your amazing college break dining experience each night, watch as Negril comes alive as the sun sets at places like Margaritaville, Risky Business, The Jungle, Legends, Alfreds and Fun Holiday. The seven-mile beach lights up with many bonfires and the bars pulsate with music that keeps the spring breakers going until sunrise.

Getting around in Negril is very simple since there is only one main road that runs along the ocean but we do offer college break maps to help you out! With excellent weather, beautiful beaches and crystal clear Caribbean water, Jamaica is the cheap spring break place to stay for a week of relaxation as well as partying with thousands of other spring breakers!

Additional Jamaica Cheap Spring Break Information:

Dining and Drinking

Jamaica is not known for having a wide variety of restaurants. Most of the hotels have their own little kitchen offering local dishes. It’s recommended that you participate in the cheap spring break meal plan to get the best value and the best food selection. The legal drinking age is 18 years-old. The water is safe to drink, as it is purified and filtered, but bottled water is always recommended during your college break.

Dress Code

There isn't one in Jamaica; Negril is known for being the "capital of casual." Shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops will work just fine during your college break.

Electrical System

Most hotels have the same electrical outlets as in the United States.

Government

Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II is represented by a Governor-General. The island's government is patterned on the British Parliamentary System, with an Upper and Lower House. A general election is held every five years. There are two main political parties, the Jamaica Labour Party, (JLP) and the People's National Party, (PNP). A new party, the National Democratic Movement, (NDM) has emerged, although it is not represented in parliament.

Language

English is the official language, although Jamaicans speak a local dialect of English that incorporates African, Spanish, and French elements. Jamaicans speak English with their own unique sentence patterns and some words that have survived from West African languages. When Jamaicans speak Patois, a blend of English and African, the discussion may be almost incomprehensible to the spring breakers at first, but after a while you'll catch the rhythm and begin to pick up expressions.

Money

The U.S. Dollar is also widely accepted around the island. You may also change your currency into Jamaican dollars at banks or exchange bureaus in airports and hotels. The official currency of Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar. If you exchange money, do not exchange all of your money at one time. It's best to exchange it as needed; you will lose money converting Jamaican dollars back to U.S. dollars when you depart your cheap spring break in Jamaica. Use traveler's checks whenever possible; it’s the safest way to travel with money and keep all exchange receipts, because they will be required when exchanging any unused Jamaican money to U.S. money prior to departure. Most shops and restaurants accept all major credit cards during spring break trips. You may want to notify your credit card company in advance to be sure you are set up to access your card outside of the country.

Phone Calls

Collect phone calls to home are expensive, about $10 U.S. for every 3 minutes. The best way to call home during your college break is to purchase a Jamaican Calling Card when you arrive. A 5-minute calling card usually costs about $200 Jamaican; U.S. it's about a dollar a minute. Email is another way of letting home know you're safe. Look for Cyber Cafe locations while on your college break.

Prescription Drugs

Keep all medication with you at all times. Do not put it in with your checked luggage and keep them in their prescription bottle.

Time Zone

Jamaica is in the Eastern Standard Time zone, but does not recognize daylight savings time.

Tipping

Restaurants do not include a tip in your bill. Please be sure to tip the people who take care of you. Your waiters, bartenders and room maids are vastly underpaid and many of them rely on your tips as their sole source of income. You might be on a cheap spring break budget, so tip what you can.

Transportation

It's not hard to find a taxi in Jamaica; they are everywhere. Official taxis have red license plates with white numbers; they are the safest ones to use. Be sure to negotiate the exact cost in Jamaican currency before getting into a cab during college break. Better prices can be negotiated with large groups. Don't ride cabs alone; always stick with the buddy system; it’s no joke. Some clubs offer free shuttle service which is highly recommended if offered.

Vendors/Locals

It's best to keep a "No Problem" mind set while in Jamaica on college break. Nothing happens in a hurry in this laid-back country. While the Jamaicans will do anything for you, it will be on their time. Just about every local you see will offer to get you anything you want; some will stop offering when you say "no thanks" and some will be overly persistent. Don't get annoyed or angry, just try to keep in mind that this is a third-world country and they are just trying to make a living. Their key word is RESPECT; show some while on this cheap spring break and they will undoubtedly do the same.

Weather

In March, the temperature in Jamaica ranges from the low 70's to high 80's. Don't forget your sunscreen! The sun is extremely hot and overpowering compared to the sun in the U.S. and bad weather during spring break is almost unheard of! The nights can get a bit cool and a light jacket or sweater is suggested.