Jamaica can be an awesome holiday destination. Despite the prevalence of gangs (particularly in Kingston), tourists should not worry. Always be aware of your belongings, minimize the amount of cash you bring with you, avoid strolling in areas that aren’t frequented by visitors, and use regulated taxis for lengthy trips or late-night outings.

Jamaica, a country in the Caribbean, is a popular vacation spot due to its many appealing features. Tourists flock there to enjoy the island’s stunning scenery, delicious cuisine, and rich culture. But there are a few things you need to think about before visiting this amazing island.

If you’re thinking about a winter trip to Jamaica, consider these five tips.

Currency

Tourists may use their credit cards with no hassles in Jamaica, even though cash is more often utilized on the streets.
Throughout addition, there are several automated teller machines (ATMs) in Kingston, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios, so customers may get cash to pay for purchases they make on the fly, including fare for public transportation. By the way, the dollar is widely acknowledged across the world.

Not all money exchanges provide the same exchange rates, so it’s important to conduct some research to find out where you can get the best deal before you purchase Jamaican pounds, which is definitely not the airport. To achieve this, guests should inquire at the hotel as to the location of a reliable currency exchange that offers fair rates.

Security in the Public Spaces

Historically, Jamaica has had a bad rep for its high rate of gang violence, however the government has done an excellent job of bringing the problem under control.

Despite the prevalence of gangs (particularly in Kingston), tourists should not worry. Always be aware of your belongings, minimize the amount of cash you bring with you, avoid strolling in areas that aren’t frequented by visitors, and use regulated taxis for lengthy trips or late-night outings.

Getting Some H2O

Tap water in Jamaica is safe to drink, unlike in many Latin American & Caribbean countries. Tourists don’t need to worry about carrying a water bottle to the beach or towns since the water served in taverns and restaurants is completely safe to drink.

And don’t worry, raw vegetable salads are quite safe for visitors to order at restaurants. Only when traveling to distant areas with questionable sanitary conditions can bottled water be used.

Excursions

Tours around the island may be expensive, so it’s best to schedule excursions via your hotel instead of using taxis. Tourists who like to participate in outdoor activities or aquatic pursuits will find that many resorts provide trip packages tailored to their needs.

Renting a vehicle is another convenient and flexible option for travelers, since it allows them to go at their own pace and see more of the sights without breaking the bank. Tourists may take their time sight-seeing with a rental automobile.

What Season is Ideal for a Trip

Between the months of October until the middle of December, the weather is pleasant and hotel rates and airfare are at their lowest. There are more people and greater costs from around the end of December to about the middle of April. The Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.

Travelling can take a toll on your digestive system. Ayurveda expert offers remedies to combat constipation and bloating during vacation.

With travel restrictions easing and schools closing for summer vacation, it’s time to plan that much-deserved holiday with your family. While exploring new places and sighseeing is fun, bloating or constipation while travelling could spoil all the fun and can be extremely uncomfortable. There are many reasons why travelling can take a toll on your digestive system. From longer hours of sitting, change in your normal routine, timing of your meals, not drinking enough water to changes in the types of food you eat can all lead to digestive troubles.

If you too feel bloated, constipated or face any kind of digestive discomfort during travelling, then you must remember some important tips. Sipping water from time to time, eating light and doing some breathing exercises can help you deal with these issues.

“Often I see people complain of constipation during travelling due to lack of enough movement, change in food-water-sleep timings and place,” says Ayurveda expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar in her recent Instagram post.

Dr Bhavsar also gives tips for relief in constipation and bloating during travelling.

1. Stay hydrated

You don’t have to drink plenty of water, just have enough. Make sure you drink at least 5 glasses of water if you’re travelling in a cold place and 7-8 glasses if you are in a hot place.

2. Keep moving

Practice Sukshma vyayama or Yoga and pranayamas every morning for at least 30 minutes will help. If possible, walk for 5000 steps per day.

3. Sip on warm water or green tea

Sipping on a glass of warm water either first thing in the morning or/and bedtime helps pass bowels easily daily. Begin your morning with green tea instead of bread or anything deep fried.

4. Choose healthier food options

Have laxative fruits like banana, papaya and local fruits available at the place. Have light breakfast. Make sure you do not eat maida (white flour) for breakfast. Have moderate or heavy food for lunch (roti/parantha, curry, salad). Have buttermilk with lunch if it is available. Have super light and early dinner. Rice based food or different soups are best for dinners.

5. Carry digestive pills

Pudina Vati, Amla Candy, Hajmola and Hing Vati are the best ayurvedic digestives. Suck on it whenever you feel bloated or heavy.

6. Carry cow ghee

Take 1 tsp of ghee with warm water in morning or at night. It works wonderfully.

7. Ayurvedic herbs

Inspite of following all of the above, if you still feel constipated or bloated, then carry triphala churna or tablet with you for mild constipation and haritaki/harde tab or churna for severe constipation.

Some say the best part of travelling with young children is the moment right after you strap them in, close the door and walk by yourself to the driver’s seat – it’s two seconds of absolute silent bliss.

Shutting yourself in the confined space of a car and travelling long distance with little ones can be an unforgettable – and restless – adventure.

It certainly pays to be prepared, so here are simple tips to help the entire family enjoy the journey from A to B.

Plan your route

Plan ahead by researching rest areas, playgrounds, bathrooms and ice cream stops, which can be either added to your itinerary or saved in the back of your mind for emergency pitstops.

For younger children you might want to consider planning your departure around nap times when travelling. If your child can snooze for the first hour of the journey then consider that a big win.

If travelling long distance, and your budget allows, break up the route with overnight stays until you reach your destination.

Bring plenty of snacks

I cannot stress this enough. Snacks are the key to pleasant road travel.

Mix favourites with new options to keep things interesting. Avoid sticky, messy options and instead bring snacks in prepackaged pouches or boxes to make your life easier.

Variation is key for younger children. Bento lunch boxes are a great way to make food look attractive and separate items in one handy container. Aim for something healthy, something delicious and something substantial.

Create a treasure hunt around the back seat hiding various snacks within arm’s reach. It’s also worth having a haul of treats in the front of the car that can be passed around when the time is right.

Throw your rule book out the window

Parents who have ever scraped raisins out of a car seat will know that you can’t stress about every loose crumb. The aforementioned lunch box will likely end up on the floor so don’t worry about keeping everything in order.

Does it matter if your toddler insists on bringing 30 essential soft toys along for the ride? Ditch them when they aren’t looking.

It’s OK to relax some of your rules in the small confined space; the most important thing is getting to your destination safely.

It is crucial for the driver to ensure that, despite whatever chaos is happening in the back seat, you keep your eyes and focus locked on the road ahead.

Drive as far as possible in one go

Like ripping off a plaster, you’ll want to get the journey over with as soon as possible. Only you will know when it is the right time to pull over and give the family a much-needed change of scenery.

If the children are happy, keep going; if they are restless, they can deal with it. To avoid unnecessary stops, make sure everyone uses the bathroom before you leave.

Include some fun moments for all. In the summer months why not treat the family to an ice cream stop?

Prepare entertainment

When you don’t have the mental capacity to sit through hours of nursery rhymes, make a playlist of bearable family-friendly audiobooks and road trip songs that the whole family can appreciate.

The beauty of streaming services is that you can download your favourite series for later. Load up your phone or tablet with plenty of kid-friendly options that you can play once the novelty of road travel has worn off – perhaps once you leave the driveway. And if you’re concerned about too much screen time, how about a learning app on your tablet?

Child-friendly headphones are made to fit around little heads and usually come with built-in limiters to reduce the volume. Traditional car games like I-spy, 20 questions, ‘spot the red car’ and ‘I’m thinking of an animal’ are failsafe options when you are on your last legs.

Who says you can’t be comfortable while looking stylish? Here are a few style tips to follow for the ultimate travel wardrobe.

Be it vacations, work-trips or a weekend getaway, we all require a capsule collection dedicated to travel. A travel wardrobe requires a lot of deliberation and should consist of versatile pieces that work well with your travelling needs. Having travel basics help you save the effort of curating last-minute look when packing for a trip.

“Back in the day the only thing people used to look for when packing, was a comfort but thanks to Instagram and the growing rage of celebrity inspired airport looks, a stylish travel wardrobe is a must-have”, says Vikash Pacheriwal, Co-founder of Raisin.

Who’s says you can’t be comfortable while still looking stylish? Here are a few style tips you can follow for the ultimate travel wardrobe.

Right fabric

The biggest perk of having a travel wardrobe is that it can cover your daily needs as well. When making a capsule travel wardrobe make sure to add pieces with the right fabric that are wrinkle-free and don’t take up much space in your bags.

Minimalist quality pieces

While a lot of people prefer going minimalist when travelling, you don’t have to give up on the style quotient. It can be slightly difficult to look stylish considering people want to travel light and not carry too much. In this case, the key to travelling in style is to invest in quality pieces that not only look smart but are also practical.

Denim on denim

Invest in a pair of denim overalls as they are fuss-free and easy to carry but also look totally chic. The neutral nature of denim allows you to pair it up with any and every colour of accessory.

Add some bling

Carry minimalist and inexpensive jewellery to add some bling to your outfit, they require no space and work well with almost every outfit.

Neutral colour

A neutral colour jumpsuit is a great idea when travelling as it saves you the time of coordinating outfits and is super-comfy. A solid coloured jumpsuit or a printed one no matter the style, jumpsuits will always make you look trendy.

Statement scarf

A statement scarf will go a long way in taking your basic outfits up a notch. Pair a nice printed scarf with a basic neutral colour dress or a plain kurta, and these scarves will also protect you from unpredictable weather changes which a great perk.