Jamaica - Understand & Survival (Chapter)

This chapter contains the Understand Jamaica, Jamaica Today, History, Jamaican Life, Music, Natural Jamaica, Food & Drink, Survival Guide, Directory, Transportation and Glossary chapters from Lonely Planet’s Jamaica guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, food and music to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travelers, kids and travelers with disabilities, as well as a handy glossary.

• a rundown on history, people and cultural events
• info on thrillseeking in Jamaica’s countryside
• details on Jamaica’s popular dishes
• full coverage for music lovers

Coverage includes: Understand Jamaica, Jamaica Today, History, Jamaican Life: the Jamaicans, Living in Jamaica, ‘Out Of Many, One People’, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Revivalism, Rastafarianism, Jamaica’s Sporting Legacy, A Woman’s Lot, Jamaican Art and Literature & Film, Music: Rethinking the National Motto, the Stone that the Builder Refused, Dancehall Culture and Experiencing Jamaican Music, Natural Jamaica: the Archipelago, Animals, Plants and National Parks, Food & Drink: Eating in Jamaica, Jamaican Favorites, Fruits & Vegetables, Nonalcoholic Drinks and Alcoholic Drinks, Survival Guide, Directory, Transportation and Glossary.