There are a number of options for getting around the island. One of the most scenic is by water and water taxis, yachts and cruises are offered by a number of operators, otherwise there’s always the option of hiring a boat or yacht to sail into the sunset.

"Rail is not a popular means of travel but hiring a car is an alternative option with plenty of advantages including left side hand driving. A general consumption tax of 15% is applied to all car hire transactions and drivers must be over 25."

 For bus fans there are reliable connections between Kingston and Montego Bay. Alternatively a relatively cheap way to travel is by taxi, where drivers charge per car rather than the number of passengers, but be sure to agree the total cost prior to taking one. The most popular type of transport in the main towns and cities is private minibus.

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