Jamaica ranked No. 3 BEST affordable Caribbean destination by US News & World Report

Lots of good coverage in US World Report including some interesting opinions. Well researched story ..... Punta Cana is No. 1 and Puerto Rico is No. 2, and I don't think they speak much English in either spot ....

I clicked around on the Jamaica part, and here is a snippet:

How To Save Money in Jamaica

Learn to haggle Bargaining for a better price is expected and encouraged in many souvenir shops. When visiting the craft vendors or even taking a cab ride, you should never accept the first amount quoted to you. Keep tabs on the exchange rate and be respectful while you negotiate.
Pay for it all upfront Jamaica is the nerve-center of the all-inclusive, and many of the resorts include more than just food and drinks in their packages. If you do some digging, you can find an affordable deal that covers airport transportation and/or island tours.
Eat on the go The tastiest food is sold by the street vendors, and it costs far less than the restaurants.

http://travel.usnews.com/Jamaica/Travel_Tips/