Get out of the all-inclusives and take advantage of the Jamaican tourist board's Meet-the-people programme. It's a free service that matches you with locals who share a common profession, hobby or interest, who will then show you some true Jamaican hospitality. I ended up at a multi-generation housewarming party in the Kingston suburbs.
You sign up online at
meetthepeople.visitjamaica.com
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