*Wow I was stoned and didn't realize this thread was over two years old! haha atleast somebody may search and use it as reference.*
Hey mon, I'm from Iowa too! Went to Jamaica last spring break and it was the best decision I ever made.
I assume you will be flying into Montego Bay. You'll get offered ganja right away even though there are police everywhere. Be cool and buy no more than a joint for your ride to the resort. You can also ask to stop somewhere along the way... the cab drivers are all cool with ganja and will help you out or know who to talk to. Don't buy more than what you can smoke along the way because you will be getting ripped off...still better than Iowa, but trust me it gets way cheaper.
When you get to the resort and want to get some ganja there are a few options...
-Talk to the guys working at the resort. This is your safest option.
-Walk down the beach and many people will offer you ganja. They are annoying, but you will learn how to blow them off. "I'm good mon. Respec"
Some tips when dealing with random salesmen:
*They WILL try to hustle you, especially the guys around the resorts. They are pushy, but really just trying to make a living for their families*
-Always pretend to know exactly what you are talking about.
-Never tell them it is your first time in Jamaica. Act like a veteran and they will RESPECT you more.
-Always haggle them down atleast half the price. In fact when they tell you how much, act like it is outrageous and offer a ridiculously low number. They will either understand you know what you are talking about and cut you a good deal or not. If not go find someone else....there are plenty.
-Try telling them you have a jamaican friend up in the hills with the good stuff waiting for you. You just need enough to make it till then. The real good stuff that the locals smoke is grown up in the mountains. Down by the resorts they may try to sell you schwag. If it doesn't look good, move on but remember this is grown outdoors. Not some hydro weed covered in dense crystals.
-Always ask to see, smell and hold the weed BEFORE you give them any money.
-Don't buy too much. Shop around and try to find some good varieties. Plus you will make friends with the local guys.
-Try the ganja cake...its the best. Super potent.
- If you are into other drugs, they are there. Best coke i ever did. Mushrooms are around too. Just make sure you inspect things first.
Others have suggested going up into the mountains. It was the favorite part of my trip. I was also at an all-inclusive, but it was worth it. We met a guy at a beach bar one night and smoked with him all night. He said our ganja sucked and he'd take us up into the mountains the next day to his house and show us his fields. We took him up on the offer. It was a wild, crazy, scary and exhilarating day. Getting away from the tourists and meeting the real rasta men will give you a totally new view of Jamaica. We went up to this natural spring and swam in it. Our friend showed us all the natural fruits and showed us to a little cave where Bob Marley used to meditate. All the old rasta guys around were once friends of Bob. It was amazing talking to them. You will also find the best and cheapest ganja in the mountains. CAUTION - Be careful when taking trips with strangers.
Have a great trip.
Rastafari
