JAMAICA 

Q. Is Jamaica safe?

A.    Although the latest international travel advisory recommends exercising caution when travelling to Jamaica, crimes mainly occur in high traffic areas located in Kingston, Montego Bay and Spanish Town involving locals. Seasonal advisories to highly traveled countries is a normal practice within the industry. Jamaica is quite popular and had over 4 million visitors in 2019. The Minister of Tourism said that the island received 2 million visitors so far in 2023 and is continuing to experience a successful summer season. Even the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and his family spent his 2022 yearend holiday vacationing in Jamaica. We recommend that all tourists plan before travelling abroad and exercise caution while vacationing anywhere in the world.

Q.     Why are people engaging in transformational travel experiences? 

A. People, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, are more conscious of their health and are seeking ways to participate in affordable, healthier lifestyles, self-actualization, disease prevention, impactful humanitarianism, eco-friendly experiences alongside exercising mindfulness in their daily lives. 

Q. How do I benefit from a transformational travel experience?

A. Transformational travel is a way for travelers to be more aware of themselves, their potential as well as to address the deep physical and psychological need for travel and experiencing something new. There are many opportunities to develop positive, lifelong solutions, with exposure to other cultures and ways of life that can be taken and practiced at home. Transformational travel is a highly personal experience that has lasting effects on a person's behavior, mentality, outlook, relationships and lifestyle.

Q. Why should I book with Sue Yen Sue Place?

A.  We know Jamaica. Period. We have carefully vetted and secured trustworthy, local and international partners to provide our clients with safe, enjoyable  tours and stays within the country. Specializing in tours across the Jamaican parishes of Trelawny, St. Ann and Portland, we have specific insight and expertise to care for our clients in some of Jamaica's most beautiful regions. Sue Yen Sue Place customizes each experience to different travel and budgetary needs. We are the go-to platform for transformational travel experiences in Jamaica.

Q. Is transformational travel expensive?

A. Transformational travel varies depending on the destination, length of stay, the type of experience and amount of activities. However, an investment in transformational travel to Jamaica can be reasonable for most North Americans and Sue Yen Sue Place provides payment plans for those who qualify. Our transformational travel tours are nature-based, involving quality accommodations that are more cost effective than traditional beachside resorts.  Though this kind of authentic travel experience to Jamaica is invaluable, we specialize in group travel in order to further offer volume discounts and special offers.

Q. How is Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa in 2025?

A. Jamaica received a lot of support. to repair the western portion of the island  Its people are resilient and are actively building back its infrastructure and making even better.  According to the IMF, Jamaica secured a packaged of $6,7 billion over the course of three years in International support for recovery and reconstruction.  They are receiving even more still from the Jamaican diaspora abroad. Sue Yen Sue Place was affected and the property is being renovated in phases and will be ready for the active tourism season in 2026.