OK, here are few Gerry G tips:

1, Bring lots of $1 bills or 100j and NEVER assume ANYONE can change a large bill (bigger than a $5, ha ha)

2, Bring lots of chapsticks, they get lost easily, and you need 'em

3, Drive your scooter SLOW -- you never know when a tire will blow, and you don't want to be going 40 mph when it happens

4, Rent or buy a Jamaica phone cause the cell roam charges will kill you

5, ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS negotiate the cost of cab or service BEFORE you get in or accept something -- and, when negotiating, usually go with about a third of the original price and only go up a little tiny bit at the end

6, Use the ATMs near the gas station near the RIUs or up the hill at Banmark instead of Scotia to avoid the beggars

7, When staying at hotels that issue towel cards, tip a few bucks for extra cards so you can leave a towel behind if you so choose

8, Treat everyone with respect, especially the locals. Never argue with anyone, if possible, just say Ya Mon or Respect and walk away .....

9, Buy fish and lobsters from a local fisherman, then head to Booby Cay and they will cook it for you .... You can get a huge string of lobsters and other fish for 10 to 15 dollars instead of playing 15 to 20 per lobster on the island

10, Find a good cabbie and do a package deal if possible, where you have him do like three or four things or take you to three or four places, and make a deal that way.

11, Take a break or nap in your room in the early afternoon, that's the hottest time of the day .....

12, Make SURE your paperwork is perfect for immigration, and pass as many folks as you can during the long walk from the plane to the immigration desk, as a shortage of workers can make the wait a lot longer if 30 or 40 people are ahead of you compared to 10 or 15 .....