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Feb 29
4 min

Arriving at Montego Bay Airport

The approach to the runway is quite beautiful as the runway is at the very edge of the sea and is surrounded by beaches.

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Ecoroots Travel

Nov 4, 2019
2 min

4 Free Beaches in Montego Bay

Montego bay is known as a resort town where everything is like a tourist trap but have you overlooked these beaches? Are you looking to a...

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Ecoroots Travel

Oct 27, 2018
2 min

Montego Bay's Underground Dub scene

Montego Bay is reknowned for it's big all inclusive hotels, beaches and little else really. That is starting to change, the city is devel...

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Ecoroots Travel

Aug 14, 2018
8 min

Backpackers Guide to Montego Bay

Here are some ideas for backpackers to better enjoy Real Jamaica in Montego Bay

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Ecoroots Travel

Dec 24, 2017
2 min

How safe is it to travel to Kingston, Jamaica?

One of the burning questions on the minds of many travellers and one we have had to answer numerous times. Kingston has a daunting reputa...

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Ecoroots Travel

Jul 20, 2016
3 min

10 Ways to save money in Jamaica

Jamaica can be a relatively expensive destination, Here are some tips to make it more affordable; 1. Avoid supermarkets; instead buy from...

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Ecoroots Travel

Apr 25, 2016
3 min

The Jamaican Minibus experience

Travelling by the minibus in Jamaica is not for the timid but it is surprsingly efficient at getting people around relatively quickly. He...

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Ecoroots Travel

Mar 21, 2016
3 min

5 things to know about Kingston's Dancehall party scene

Kingston is the birthplace of dancehall music and is still it's cultural capital. It's a unique genre with its own rules and attitude. Bo...

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