"need to take any anti malaria tablets"

Not required.

"what is the weather like in oct/nov?"

It depends on when you come. Early Oct. is towards the end of rainy season in Jamaica. Expect sun in the morning and rain to be possible later on almost any day, mainly in the late afternoon or early evening. It is also hurricane season, possible but not likley. The very end of Nov. is in dry season and normally very good weather with little chance of rain most days but with warm temps and lots of sun.

For a complete list of things to see and do in Lucea, see the following

tripadvisor.com/Travel-g793509-c160056/Lucea…

For other things to see and do farther away, all are 20 miles or more away, see the following

www.palladiumaddict.net/jamaica-lucea/…

Also note that the Grand Palladium is not in or near Montego Bay. It is about 2 miles outside the town of Lucea. Lucea is about 25 miles from Montego Bay (a 45 min. dirve, one way).