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My g/f and I are planning a 1 week vacation the third week in March and we're considering Jamaica.

We're not going to go for a big party atmosphere, but rather to enjoy each others company, relax, and go somewhere a little different than the typical "Cancun".

One thing I'm curious about is the laws view on Marijuana on the island. I know it's illegal, but the police are relatively relaxed.

Just curious about the views of others here that may have went to Jamaica recently. I've heard everything from you can smoke as you please to be very cautious.

I've also heard mixed reviews about going into town off the resort. Just curious about this too as I'd hate to stay at the resort the whole week ... would love to see the towns and some of the culture.

Looking at Negril, at the moment.

Also, I guess I need a passport to travel to Jamaica? Considering it's a month away ... is it possible to get a passport this quickly?

Supposedly you can get a passport in two weeks, if you pay a little more and give them your travel dates. Four weeks might be pushing it though.

I just saw an AMAZING one hour show on the Travel Channel about Jamaica. this place is lush.