Meet the People Program

The Meet the People program has been operating for over four decades. The Jamaica Tourist Board has played matchmaker between visitors and Jamaicans in a very special program called “Meet the People”. They happily introduce visitors to Jamaicans who share the same interests. These are Jamaicans with religious, occupational, or leisure interests similar to yours who are eager to show you their side of Jamaica. All at no cost to you!

Your hosts might invite you along to their church services or to a rollicking reggae concert. You may join a festive family picnic or take tea in the tranquility of a garden. Some will find a challenge in an afternoon game of tennis or basketball and beer. You may be invited to tour the neighborhood or visit a school. It is all up to you and your host.

They guarantee you’ll come away with a new view of the island and it's people. And if you are like so many who have enjoyed the Meet the People Program, you’ll come away with some friendships that will last a lifetime.

Children can meet children, too! Jamaica can be more fun for your children with Jamaican playmates. Just like with adults, they’ll match your children’s ages and interests with our children’s ages and interests. And who knows? It could be the start of a terrific pen-pal relationship.

Sign up for Meet the People with the Jamaican Tourist Board.

The Jamaica Tourist Board will make all the arrangements for you to participate in the program. All they will need is your name, the names of the people in your party, your ages, occupations and interests, your travel dates and where you are planning to stay in Jamaica. They will do the rest!

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