Jamaican Owned & Operated Cliff or Beach Restaurants and Bars

[Captain Oil]

I know a few 100% Jamaican owned properties that request to be paid in US dollars or Travelers Checks for the rooms. Foreign currency is always highly desirable if things need to be purchased abroad. Jamaican currency is good only in Jamaica. US dollars are accepted most anywhere in the world except where it is forbidden by law. Just as it was in Jamaica for many years.

Maybe the places that post only prices in US dollars are trying to simplify things. Imagine what a confusing mess menus, price tags, etc..... would be if they had to list all prices in JA$ , US$, Canadian$, and Euros. Most everyone has some sort of idea what their currency exchange rate is to US dollars. So just maybe it makes it easier on EVERYONE. My quess is that they are not trying to diss Jamaica - just make it easier for people to spend money.

[Rob]

I know a few 100% Jamaican owned properties that request to be paid in US dollars or Travelers Checks for the rooms. Foreign currency is always highly desirable if things need to be purchased abroad. Jamaican currency is good only in Jamaica. US dollars are accepted most anywhere in the world except where it is forbidden by law. Just as it was in Jamaica for many years.

Maybe the places that post only prices in US dollars are trying to simplify things. Imagine what a confusing mess menus, price tags, etc..... would be if they had to list all prices in JA$ , US$, Canadian$, and Euros. Most everyone has some sort of idea what their currency exchange rate is to US dollars. So just maybe it makes it easier on EVERYONE. My quess is that they are not trying to diss Jamaica - just make it easier for people to spend money.

Sometimes simple is the best solution... the world market bases their prices on the US$. When was the last time you heard that a barrel of oil was going for so many Yen. This is not to diss the Yen, just providing a simple answer to a highly complex issue...