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I m curious about Sumfest. My first trip to Ja was to the Sunsplash in 82 and got me hooked. How crowded do the hotels get in Mo Bay/Negril? Are tickets readily available? Does staying in Negril and commuting in for a show work? Any advice or just experiences/stories will be savored and valued.
thanks
it still like Sunfest, Hotels book up all over the Island
My first Sunsplash was 1984, I flew in a couple of years ago just in time for Dancehall night. No room at Gloriana but we found a room close to the venue for a decent rate for the night, then continued on to Negril the next day. Travel from Negril would be doable, but most likely at premium rates and adds an hour and a half each way plus traffic around the venue. We got tix at the gate, not much of a line as it was still early when we went in.
can't tell you how many times mi have been in Negril when Sumfest is happening.......
but it's a lot....and there isn't a problem getting rooms usually in Negril......
though the week after is ATI and there aren't many rooms available in Negril........
Sumfest is from July 21st to July 27th............book now if you want a nice room.....
Cool Runnings, Marko
Nice! THE PLAN is to spend 5-7 nights in Negril then to finish off with the Sumfest. Didnt know about ATI so that helps solidify THE PLAN. One last question and my apologies to Rob about the Mo Bay questions on the Negril board. Is the hip strip within walking distance of the concert venue?
on the other hand what is this ATI you speak of? THE PLAN is now morphing...so this is two consecutive weekends of awesomeness?
I would say its too far to walk.....and its really early (late) when its over........
Bodacious! Me be booked for both Sumfest and ATI!:cool: Seems like a no brainer but i saw nobody doing package deals. i hasnt been so excited about a trip in years.
<does a little happy dance and sits and stares the calender> <<repeat>>
I have been 3 times. Rooms or tickets have never been a problem. Negril is a long haul both ways and i don't think i've ever left the Sumfest grounds before 2am.
I/we have always done a few days in MoBay for Sumfest then onto Negril or Ochie