what experience have you had , ive had nothing but fun enjoyment and safety in the 6 years i have been here ,I live with the local people in the hills of trelawny ,with no threat of fear or danger .I walk freely and have nothing but respect from the people who are the most friendly .I feel more safe here then i did back in the UK.My home has no security bars that's how comfortable i feel here . I travel alone shop go to the beach the markets without fear . It hasn't been an easy ride but i have a home here now and have no regrets Wow, I found that response quite negative, bordering on exaggerated. I worked in Kingston Jamaica in the 1990's for 10 years. I was the GM of an apparel assembly plant in one of the free zones that were popular at the time. I first stayed in hotels, then had a house with caretaker near Hope Road. It does not rain every day, I have no idea where that came from. The weather is glorious most of the time, far less humid than Florida, even in summer, and yes, there is rain occasionally, usually a quick shower, after all you are in the tropics. I had a 2nd hand car, there are many auto dealers all over, you will have no trouble finding a car. Stick with Japanese autos, it's what they know and understand. Do not go exotic in Jamaica. They dont' have the training or experience to handle it, unless you have a ton of money with you. I have not been back in some years, but I have friends down there, and keep in touch, read the Gleaner every day on line. I would love to think I could buy a condo in Ocho Rios or thereabouts, near the Caribbean one day, but I have an aging parent right now, so that is out of the question. I mixed in very well with the Jamaica,s my workers loved me, and I miss the expat life. Jamaica is dangerous if you are a big businessman, with a flashy car, and attract the wrong kind of attention. if you mix in, don't "go native", stay away from the ganja, you will be just fine. Kingston has great restaurants, is very cosmopolitan for a 3rd world country, I enjoyed it. Miss it terribly! Feel free to write me, Gardis in CT, USA Feb. 15, 2013

WHY would you bring winter clothes to the Caribbean? Had you ever been before? HIGH HEELS are for KINGSTON, so they may come in handy if you are someone that likes the NIGHTLIFE. The grocery stores are very pricey even Sav-more. You can get a cheap rent if you take the time to look on vrbo,com but sounds like you are not hurting for cash if your husband has a job there. I would be looking at schools. You have to pay for a good one or your child will be way behind compared to the US schools. Even teacher in Jamaica, cannot teach in the US. Their degrees are NOT transferable because the standards are much lower. Can I suggest that maybe you volunteer in a school once a week? Giving back in JAMAICA will turn YOU into a rock star. They need the help and you will feel FANTASTIC giving back. Trust me on that one. I have been donating books and school supplies for 22 years, and I am addicted. Those "likkle" faces are so precious and sweet. I think I get more out of it then they do. All the best on your journey in Jamaica...my home sweet home~ Great review and insight! We are looking to move to Ochi and have looked at several ocean front apartment / condo complexes. Can you provide some insight as to the benefits and disadvantages of being west vs. east of Ochi? TY.