Housing is by far the most expensive part about a trip to Jamaica. By offering to swap homes for an established period of time with someone through the internet, you can stay in on the island free of monetary cost. Sites such as Home Exchange and Exchange Zones offer listings throughout the country, and provide pictures and information about residences, such as number of rooms and people it sleeps. Please note that many of these website require payment to join and view houses listed for exchange.
Home Exchange
Post Office Box 787
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
1-800-877-8723
homeexchange.com
Exchange Zones
145 Tyee Drive, PMB 355
Point Roberts, WA, 98281-9602
exchangezones.com
If you have enough time to plan in advance, you can recruit other families or individuals to pitch in on a house or villa rental. Check out sites such as Sun Villas, Villas in Jamaica, and Villas by Linda Smith to find a residence for your party. See also home-exchange sites such as Exchange Zones, which frequently list houses for swap as well as weekly rates without a swap.
SunVillas Vacation Rentals LLC
1410 South Lake Shore Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231
888-625-6007
sunvillas.com
Villas in Jamaica
1-800-845-5276
villasinjamaica.com
Villas by Linda Smith
8029 Riverside Drive
Cabin John, MD 20818
jamaicavillas.com
If you have the flexibility to grab a last-minute deal online, try sites such as Cheap Tickets or Expedia, or talk to your local travel agent. If you're more of a risk-taker, try Priceline, where you can bid on flights, hotels, and vacation packages. Stay open-minded in choosing the region in which you would stay during your vacation, thereby opening yourself up to inexpensive getaway possibilities.
Cheap Tickets
cheaptickets.com
Expedia
1-877-787-7186
expedia.com
Priceline
1-800-774-2354
priceline.com
