awww i'm almost in tears
awww i'm almost in tears
Well said!-Thanks for the report!Have a blast in da hills:))
Next time I get a chance to use the computer I will do a small report about my feelings about Negril on the whole after staying just over a month but as a quicky I can say a lot of you absolutely terrified me before I came telling of all sorts of horror stories which I hear often which are sad,
I was quite scared but I am a person who listens to others advice but I still like to go and form my own opinions same with people, There are a few people around here who may not have liked certain other people but I like to just figure things out on my own see what I think about it.I always go with what I feel about a person or a place not just stick to rumours or sometimes downright lies and then pass those things on.
So after reading some things about Negril I was sure I was heading out to a jungle full of drama and hostility and drugs and gangs and I would be harrassed every day for money by agressive salesmen /murderers or even worse.
The reality is Negril was PERFECT. I pretty much covered negril! Even if I did not write about it in my report I did go and visit a lot of places , some places just to view the property or go say hi to a worker or a friend I pretty much covered the 7 miles!
All I have heard and seen is FUN and niceness.I did not even get harassed for money Once on this trip.Fewer sales men out there and they seem to be a lot more mellow or maybe they just being nice especially for me who knows HA
In all my years here I have never witnessed anything I did not wish to see and I do not stay loclked up in the hotel I do venture out so i actually have expected to have seen SOMETHING but never have, This trip was my first time I saw something it was nothing major and I must tell you men that perhaps if it is your first time to Jamaica and you love the women and the sexy dancing and the offers of sex...it is not FREE in this country not in the clubs of Negril anyhow.
Please do your research.I know in many countries the men and women there love holiday flings and they like to get laid and its all footloose and fancy free and it is actually FREE and people fall in love or have a fling etc
Negril is different, these girls are not there for a fun fling or maybe to fall in love.This is NEGRIL.They are actually WORKING GIRLS
That is their JOB do not know if it is legal or illegal all I know is it aint free and one girl I asked was charging 100usd so if you are a man and you only last 3 minutes thats the going rate LOL
So anyway back on with what I saw, a very drunk tourist went with a lady down a dark area where he should not have gone anyway, he thought it was his lucky night, he had pulled in the club a nice dancing lady wit woooo thought he could take her down some back alley but when it was time to pay he had no money and got offended which resulted in the female and another girl and about three men beating him with a tree branch, he was not injured bad but she was not happy he had his fun and then said he had no money,I do not know if he was trying to trick her or he was drunk and did not know she was a hooker I have no idea.BUT MEN PLEASE REALISE this is not for free in most cases in the club and do not take foreign strangers down dark back alleys.And think about protection too.They were really not happy with this guy and no-one was helping and the streets were very quiet I was thinking about calling an ambulance if I could remember the freaking number.,I was not just going to leave the guy there all alone like that but understood why the people were mad , a car came and helped him up and took him back he was ok all I am saying is be careful.
If you think your luck is in and you have pulled a glamourous hot looking chick who has the best dancemoves in the world.ASK either her or yourself is this for free?
Coz most likely it is NOT and can lead to trouble if you have what you want and she dont get what she want.
That is the only one incident I have ever seen in all the years and it was pretty much the guys fault to be honest I am sorry to say.
So apart from that the only horror stories I encounteres was one bad look at one bar (she could have just been having a bad day who knows?)
and the mr egotistical maniac but to be fair I think he would be ready to blow and go at anything no matter how trivial I think that is his nature.
Apart from that there were no problems whatsoever, I loved everyone I met had a great time ,There were no stories of theft , robberies, murder, shootings, gangs drugs, NOTHING not a single thing just that one man who didn't pay for his SEX LOL
The place was as fun as ever if not better and I cannot wait to get back here.
I think people here treat you as you treat them and I work like that too so I always seem to have a nice time.I have heard some really obnoxious tourists though who treat staff like their own hired unpaid help.Asking for drinks , like when I want a drink I say
PLEASE could you get me a pepsi and when it is handed to me I say oh thankyou
But i hear some people shout OVER HERE PEPSI
And dont even look at the server when it is placed before them
or ANOTHER OVER HERE
OR WHERES MY DRINK
just rude then they wonder why the server isn't really friendly and complain about it-gets on my nerves.
So I have spoken to everyone I met nicely and politely but thats is how I am anyway so did not have to put any effort in LOL
and I got the response I expected from everyone (apart from ego)
So treat others the way you want to be treated and I just do not understand how anyone can have any issues here.
Some of the loveliest hardest working, creative ,friendliest people in the world who will do anything 4 u
Hey T.T.,
Have fun in the hills.
You are right about this board, largely becauase of people like yourself.
Your TR happened to be the first thing I read on this sight.
It was so warm, honest, and caring I was hooked.
So many boardies (like yourself) offer insights and guidance.
I've always thought Negril was special, but the time I've spent here, reading others comments, TR's, and advice has shown me just how special Negril can be.
Thanks TicToc for opening a door for me.
Good things will come back to you!
Hey girlie...yep another comment from me...LOL!!
OK adding my two cents whether folks like it or not. When folks write about any aspect of their life on the NET for many many folks to see you are opening up your life to them for the positive and the negative (same as writing a book, opening a restaurant and getting good and bad reviews) and you have handled them to the best of your ability.
Now the English vs. American humor I will admit that I didn't know there was a difference (never been to England) BUT I can say that ME and OTHERS as Americans are reading this and saying AINT NO WAY we would do that and if it was a friend of ours or family memember we would tell them your priorities are not in order and keep it moving. Nobody in this world is perfect, some live what they believe is a perfect life and others don't. BUT this is your life and your report...... Which brings me to my next point.......
I truly believe that we all have had trips to Jamaica with some bumps in the road AND many have not chose to leave that part out of their trip reports. We have written about the beautiful sunrises and sunsets ... walks on the beach ... pub crawls ... meeting the lovely people ... concerts on the beach, etc. etc. But leave out the parts about meeting the mean people ... the terrible food ... the messed up road to Mayfield Falls ... the person that stalks ... the being stranded in an unfamiliar place, etc. etc. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO TT, you wrote mainly about the bad experiences (as we see it) and not the good... i.e., *we woke at 7am had a wonderful Jamaican breakfast, went to meet our driver for a day of fun in Jamaica, took photos of the lush greenery, swam in the cool waterfalls, had a fabulous lunch made by a wonderful loving jamaican, beautiful ride back to Negril where hubby and I cuddled while the children slept and then we had dinner at a beach restaurant and we were so tired that we went to bed early*. When you read say 10 reports that are like that and 1 is not, you will get some opposition towards what you write because it's NOT the norm.
One Luv
Luvs aka Fufflygyal
P.S. not hating, not bashing, not gossiping, etc. etc. I still love your report and have learned from it...but just trying to shed a bit of light on how others see your report.
Nothing more to say other than "it's been a great ride". Loved every minute of this tr.
Have a wonderful time in the Country with your family Tic
Glad to hear you had a great New Years - the paperlamps looked beautifulI'm sorry to hear about the hotel difficulties though
I appreciated your honesty in this trip report, and I tuned in for all your updates. Thanks for taking the time to share everything that you have. Don't let any negative feedback bring you down. I believe that your family will remember this vacation for a long time to come. The people they met, the food, the impressions, the sunshine.. the good times, the hard times...They look happy in every picture:)
Tic does tend to go on a bit when she gets in one of her moods, but overall I think the report was been a lot more positive than negative, and you can tell Tic loves Negril. In some ways, the negative stuff puts the positive in perspective -- and if someone does not like a place like Travellers, I want to know about it because I'm a regular visitor and want to know as much as possible about the vacation destination I love so much.
But someone who just comes on and bashes, that's not acceptable at all. First you have to prove yourself that you love Negril, then I'm willing to hear your OPINION .... I mean, I REALLY love Negril, but I've met a few nut jobs there myself!!!!
BTW, Luvsdaislands, your past reports on the old board are legendary. I used to gobble up all that stuff cause it read like a romance novel!
"But someone who just comes on and bashes, that's not acceptable at all. First you have to prove yourself that you love Negril, then I'm willing to hear your OPINION .... I mean, I REALLY love Negril, but I've met a few nut jobs there myself!!!!"
I don't really understand that comment. If someone write a "trip report" or review of a place or places I would hope they would be honest about EVERYTHING. I like reading about sunrises and sunsets, nice outings and adventures. I get bored reading about folks getting drunk off their asses day in and day out. But that's just me.
The part of your comment Gerry that disturbs me most is the part about proving yourself that you love Negril. I've read MANY a trip report and review of folks where Negril was simply not their cup of tea and have enjoyed reading their truth, findning out WHY they didn't love the place. Its really not for everyone...but I take into consideration ALL opinions, not just those that "love" Negril. I enjoy reading different perspectives. I know Negril a certain way and I like to hear about other people's experiences here....whether they "love" it or not.
A lot of us are regular visitors - some have been coming here longer than others, some spend extended time here. Based on that is how our own personal experiences and opinions are formed. I find it interesting as a part time resident here to not only read about but WATCH how some folks treat this place and her people like their own personal Disneyland. I have also found it interesting as of late how people prepare for their trip report....not just their trip. People get excited about giving the blow by blow daily, sometimes hourly on this and other boards....I find that interesting as I am here to really PAY ATTENTION and really EXPERIENCE which is why when I write of my experiences in Jamaica it is done in retropsect. Not a judgement - just a personal preference for me.
And as far as "nutjobs", sure Negril like any other place on the planet has their characters. But to tell you the truth...the "nuttiest" people I have met in my 30 years coming here are are some tourists.
Tic, I wish you and your family the best. I hope you got everything out of your trip here and eventual trip country-way that you'd hoped for. A vacation is for letting go and gaining perspective and I hope you and your family achieved that.
Safe travels.
Enjoyed your trip report thoroughly Tic Toc.
It looks like your family had a wonderful time, and that is all anyone can hope for while on vacation :)
Obviously, we're talking about a 62-page report here, the longest in negril.com history I believe. To come on here and BASH for 62 pages would be ridiculous. Even you, Rastagirl777, would have to agree on that one!Quote:
Originally Posted by rastagirl777
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Originally Posted by gerryg123
"Obviously, we're talking about a 62-page report here, the longest in negril.com history I believe. To come on here and BASH for 62 pages would be ridiculous. Even you, Rastagirl777, would have to agree on that one! "
I do agree that an hour by hour, day by day 62 page trip report that did nothing but bash everything and everywhere a person went would be ridiculous and I'd probably stop reading by page 2.
Truth is I've only skimmed some of this report - no time to read everything. And mostly everything was positive. I appreciatte Tic's comments on Travelers they are helpful for those planning on staying there.
But I stick to my statement that ALL types of travelers come here and to get their honest opinion be it one page or 100 pages....even if they didn't enjoy themselves here is still worth reading. Not everyone loves this place. Believe that.
Tic Toc--thanks for your sharing your vacation with us. It provided me much diversion as temperatures drop in NYC and I am facing the sad prospect of not making to Negril for a while. All the photos and even the "moaning" about things made Negril closer to me. While our opinions about many things are different, I share your love and enthusiasm for Jamaica's music, people, and vibe. I miss it so, and am looking forward to your country trip also.
Awwww TT...that was cool!! :oQuote:
Originally Posted by TiCtOc
You were the one that took the time out to actually ask, observe & try to understand what Rob "deals with" daily & all year long...not just for a week or 3 months of vacation time...and you found out it wasn't so simple!
And...you know how I feel about your honesty & directness!!
Thank you "ditzy"!! We'll see you soon!
Wow. Tic I loved your report. I like your "throw caution to the wind" attitude though parts ofyour travel experience I couldn't do. However I realized when you ran out of money, you faced the same situation as those who lose their money or have their money stolen. You have to figure it out and make do.
I've read everyone's comments and some of the comments further lets me know that though I love reading your trip reports and sharing of some opinions, I will not be writing one unless its full of flowers and candy and unicorns of happiness :-)
Enjoy your family and maybe now you will get your true jet lag sit and do nothing time.
Enjoyed riding along with you TT, and hate to see you return home.
For those who just can't help themselves keep in mind only God can judge.
*TRIP REPORT JACKING*
HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Delta girlie..LTNS or talk too!!!!
*TRIP REPORT JACKING OVER*
Thanks for sharing your trip with us TicToc. I enjoyed following along. I am not a negril-a-holic (Jamaica-holic, yes) but I still I enjoy reading other people's views on Negril.
You said :
Oh and then when I checked out going to pay my 4700j which I had asked a few times about to makesure that was the correct total they said it was x 2 so over 9000j as for 2 rooms but they never said that before and never gave me any reciepts"
This happened to us on our last trip to JA. We rented a house and was told it was going to be $300 usd for 10 days, for 3 people, entire house. It's what we have paid in the past for comparable housing (nothing fancy, no a/c, no hot water, outside of busy areas). I confirmed this price 2 times before we arrived. ($294.usd to be exact, conversion rates, ya know). Third day we were there, BAM, lady changes her story and now it was per person. We were already there and settled in. Small community and not many other choices to go to so we paid up. Broke for the rest of the week. Won't be going back to that place. Hard lesson to learn. Looking back, we should have left that place then.
"to understand what Rob "deals with" daily & all year long...not just for a week or 3 months of vacation time...and you found out it wasn't so simple!"
Not sure I understand exactly what you mean - but I'll take a guess: running a business, making ends meet - in other words living and working full time in Negril? Not many people do understand that - I do more to a degree because I do live here part time amongst locals and deal with the day to day of doing that - but mostly I get it from my friends who live here full time and deal with the day to day, like Rob does, so that does give me perspective.
It ain't always "paradise". A good friend, RIP, once said "the harder the reach, the sweeter the peach" - and if you want to live life on your own terms - the where and when included - there will always be challenges but the rewards will be far greater.
* jacking thread
Hey girl, call me!
jacking over*
TiCtOc!! You Lovely Lady You. Made it back home to Canada, safe and sound I did - but not without thinking of you often!! Totally looked for you at the Jungle on Thurs - was up in the VIP area 'til about 3 or so... then NYE - yup, I went to Luciano's... I understand you couldn't make it - then however, since it was my last night in Paradise aka Negril - found myself on the beach with 14,000 others in a sea of humanity listening to Stone Love!! He kept calling out to me!! It was wild!! IT was AMAZING!! I had the time of my life this past week and a half AND You My Dear, were an instrumental part of it!! I felt reassured when you offered me (a complete stranger!!) a bed for x-mas eve (which is still one of my possible if only regret...) only to find you and your hubby willing to come out with me in order to "show me" what the beach was all about!! Still kinda shocked that I took off to go take a peek at Scrub A Dub mind you and really wanted to let you know that I was okay.... stayed for 10min tops - OMG!! I had such a great time away!! I stayed at the Blue Cave Castle on the cliffs which I plan on writing a fairly glowing report on as well as cruised around with Alrick aka yourjamaicantourguide.com who couldn't have been a kinder soul if he'd have tried!! You were full of smiles and support for me and my journey. You were right, with no internet access (no laptop or Iphone - which in hindsight, I'd a brung...) I had little desire to actively seek these out... I was hoping to run into you -
That being said, I guess this too then, will have to be one of the "things" you're saving for next time - teehee. As I too, have every intention on ensuring there is a next time!! I pushed through the fear as those impressions you mentioned were with me too, but having done significant amounts of research, playing it cool and knowing when to go - I surprised many a Jamaican that it was my first time visiting their beautiful island.
Sad?! Oh yes!! Terribly sad to go - it was however mentioned to me that I must go in order to come back!! And it is this that gave me strength enuf to put one foot in front of the other onto the plane out of there.
Negril, Negril - how art you so beautiful?! Everywhere I turned, looked up or looked down - it was another image of perfection. Be it small and insignificant to some of the most famous structures either manmade or natural in the world... Truly Beautiful. As are you. I'm very pleased to hear that you survived the "broke phase" of your trip. I'm sorry I wasn't on hand to give you a hand. I would've as I am also of the philosophy of what goes around, comes around. I gave while I was there and I received. Just as I do here at home.
I can't wait 'til next time!! What a way to bring in 2012!! So glad I got to meet you and your lovely family. Thank you so much for being you!! Please continue to shine your light. It's paving many a way for many a traveller. Revel. Fulljoy and Embrace.
Christie
Welcome to the club Christie, sounds like you got it bad... don't worry, it only gets worse with each repeat trip.
Glad you hooked up with Alrick, really good guy and driver. Gonna be seeing him again next week.
HI Tic, I really enjoyed following your adventure and am allready missing your updates and reports. I first came to Negril in 82 and went many times and then had a break of 17 years. I was down last winter and will be down in 2 weeks. I can't wait. This forum was very helpful when coming back after a long time.
It's not what I meant. But, your response does give great insight to your understanding!Quote:
Originally Posted by rastagirl777
Hey Tic! I wish I knew you were staying on longer! I lost Wi-fi at the hotel on Day 2 so I wasn't able to check in on here. Last I saw you was cruising around Alfreds Friday night and didn't get to say Good Bye. I enjoyed meeting you and your family, you guys are a hoot. I really wish people would get a life already and keep their negative feelings to themselves, but whatever, not everyone can be that civilized I guess :) I can't wait to hear about your time in the country. I just arrived home last night. I don't do the whole "trip report" thing, because honestly most people couldn't handle it. LOL. I will post some photos when I have time to do the upload. Until next time. Bless.
Whats up Ms T.?
You missed two brand new episodes of AB FAB sweetie.
Either your under some heavy manners OR no wifi.
Hope you got nuff coleslaw and plenty good nyammings.
Did you manage to sneak in a Q round the back door?
We await with bated breath to hear the latest runnings.
Let the good times roll.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=x4ybI5PJFuw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTr8VV3z0eY
One Love
B
Hello Tic, I'm a Lurker here for the last several years and love reading the stories.......
I've been to Jamaica several times and love it there! I haven't been in awhile and don't know when I'll get back.
But I stopped by to let you know........ this is by far the BEST trip report ever.......I have loved it from you frist post before you even left home....... and the part about have to leave early to get to the other airport.........only to have to go back to the one near you to leave........was just off the chain!!!!!!!........and I would have done the same thing.......
I am so missing your reort and I hope that you get back to it real soon............I can see that you are a fun loving person with a wonderful family.
BIG UPS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tic We always have fun together and there will always be a next time. Loving the trip reports, Just keep going and PARTY HEART FOR ME!!
Hey Tic, love your report an style of writing! I normally travel by myself and always meet lots of cool people, feel like I've missed out from not meeting up with any of you boardies. Anywho, looking forward to more trip reports :)
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You can run but you can't hide.
Unless you run whey with King Yello.
Tune in girl.
What's the story??
One Love
B
I am glad I finally got to meet you, and I found you to be nothing like I thought from your trip reports, Wesley is one of the nicest guys I have met.
I am at the airport do i dont i do i dont i do i dont i?i have about 3 minutes to board i wannaaaaaaaaaa stayyyy I love yas all and dont think for a second i have forgotten you I wrote a report in the hills every single day and saved pics and will upload them as soon as i m anage to scavenge someones internet connection at home coz i know everything i have will be LOCKED OFF LOL OOOhhh the joys of jamaica trips lol but mi SOON COME BACK!Its been a blast I need to buy my own internet connection next trip , found it difficult sometimes keeping track of everything! so much I have not done i still have 2 minutes to run the other way !!!stay tuned as soon as I get back I will start posting the rest of my report xxxxxxxxxx
to you and your family, safe flight tic..we will hear from you on the other side..., bless
you gotta go........to come back
safe travels to you and your family.....jah bless
Cool Runnings, Marko
I bet it will be the quietest Tic has been in weeks on that long flight home. She will have to sleep for a week to catch up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4r5C6MUqO4
No worries babes.
Likklle while to regroup rest up and get along with tings and you will soon be back.
You are blessed to have your Jamaica ever present with you.
Walk good.
B x
oops.
The end of a true saga ..but no worries ..you're mi overspent stories are quickly being replaced by gerry g's ...i'm a rock star more money than b.....s stories .. AHHHHH the wonder of Negril !!!
Tic!!! Where are the reports from the country? Waiting!!!