I have a strong belief that the destruction that Irma & Maria caused to the eastern Caribbean that Jamaica will see a large influx of tourists over the next 6-9 months. Many will be first time visitors.
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I have a strong belief that the destruction that Irma & Maria caused to the eastern Caribbean that Jamaica will see a large influx of tourists over the next 6-9 months. Many will be first time visitors.
4 short words ..
go a long way
CLEAN UP THE GARBAGE !!
Ok - 4 words & 2 exclamation points
They need to reign in all the guys that drive the bikes so aggressively, on the beach road , and the cliffs. If fact my friend (driver ) who lives there now tells me that there going on the sidewalks as well.
The next several months present a new opportunity for Jamaica to show the world that it should be the island of choice for vacationers
the garbage situation is way better than it was 10+ years ago. It's the aggressive crack head and bike guys that need to go
I talked to a local travel agent. I mentioned that same comment, and she said , "oh yeah....I just had a group that was booked for St. Martin, and they booked Jamaica" I tink it's gonna be busy mon'
Pretty soon I'll be booking the next year while I'm there. Does anyone know if the hotels will do that and if they still want 50% or will they take less if it's a year ahead? I know this year I booked late feb 2018 because I couldn't get anything sooner, and that was in April when I booked. I used to have no problem booking in October for the following feb, times are changing.
Irine, think it all depends on the hotel/resort. We always book the next year during the current stay. We are asked to pay for two room nights which is the same amount we would pay if we booked just a month out. You do need to be comfortable trusting that nothing will change with the property in the upcoming year.
Supply & Demand. But with that said, there is a significant parochialism in beach tourism. I mean, look at us... For many of us, it's "Seven Mile or Bust". It might seem silly, but for me, if the tables were turned, I might take a year off if there was no room inventory in Negril.
Maybe it is because I go to visit Jamaica and not just Negril that it wouldn't bother me if all the rooms were filled. Years ago when Negril had too many tourists for my liking, I started staying in other places around the island and got a similar experience as to what I liked about Negril. Instead of abandoning Jamaica if Negril is not available, consider places like Treasure Beach as an alternative. Even though I have a place in Accompong Town, I will be spending a week in Treasure Beach this winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris B