If you will be traveling to Jamaica for the first time you
may want to get a better understanding of how the transportation system works
on the island beforehand, it could save time and money. Although Jamaica is
regarded as small Island, it is much bigger than some people imagine and so
travel time could be a bit longer than anticipated. Consequently, it is
important to get the facts before you go, this could save money and time.
Private and shared airport transfers are the two types that
the country offers which are done with cars, mini buses and large coaches. Some
vacation packages are sold with shared transportation included to and from the
resort. For most part the travel services do not give the clients an option of
choosing their transfer preference, they are just told that airport transfers
included. The good about this type arrangement is that everything is already
paid for and it also gives some a level of security knowing that the travel
service is responsible for getting you to and from the hotel.
However, there is also a downside to this type of airport transfer, for most part big buses are used which generally does not get going
immediately. The wait varies, but one could be at the airport for up to two
hours before finally hitting the road. Then there is another annoyance of doing
the rounds, unless your hotel is the closest to the airport you may have to
endure the dropping off of the visitors who are staying resorts closer to the
airport first which prolong wait before getting to your hotel.
Private airport transfers may cost a little more but may
worked out at the end. The journey from the airport to your resort and back is
part of your vacation. Don’t start in despair regretting every minute of the
wait. Check on both private and shared transfer rates and see what works for
you.