What should we do off the resort?

better yet......see Ricks for a bit and then walk to LTU for the actual sunset and dinner

Just walk the seven mile beach. Skip ricks. Go to Catcha Falling Star on the cliffs near ricks for sunset drinks and supper. If you want to snorkel look for Famous Vincents boat hell be there.

You have the plan already get to Negril and the rest will pull you in or come to you.
Tips
Leave The Bling at Home
Pack less clothes
Take more Cash
And NEVER exchange currency on the street NEVER !

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Originally Posted by Eihi97

7 Mile Beach might be a good idea, that way we can have a general area to explore at our leisure. The Pub Crawl definitely sounds interesting, but we're not big drinkers at home, do you think it would be worth it?

Also, I'm a big fan of the ganja and when I was there with my family a few years ago and was underage I got some tourist grade weed from a guy on the beach, what would a better option be?

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The Pub Crawl can still be fun, if you don't drink (although most of the other crawlers will be smashed by the end of the trip). The local, roadside bars are an experience in themselves. Just order a Ting (Jamaican soft drink) and enjoy the vibe. Most places will allow you to spark-up, as well. Sir D's actually sells edibles.

Stay at Ricks for sunset THEN go to LTU for dinner. This time of the year the sun is too far north to see it drop in the water from LTU

GO to Lucea towin AND country-side..!!..

so far, it's not touristy
...only a short 30 minute ride from Rui Negril

1...go to front entrance, and ask the security guard to flag-down a LEGAL route taxi ''..To Lucea..''
...cost 'bout Ja $150 each ..one-way :::::: less than US $2 each

2...once you're in Lucea,,, at the car/taxi terminal... AKA the car/bus-park
THEN ask somebody,,, ANYbody::>>> ''...WHERE is Mr.Brown's hardware,,, near the road to-country...''

.....GOT TO mention this:::>> the Jamaican people are WONDERFULL and looove to help out newcomers to their island .... don't be 'fraid ... they won't bite you......

3...would be nice, neat, and interesting to stop by the Lucea Market, and look around .... this is ESPECIALLY a good idea if you go on a Friday or Saturday ..... don't buy nothing yet.

4...once you reach Mr.Brown's hardware store, ask somebody ... ANYbody:::>> ''...I wanna charter a taxi TO country .... to St. Simon and back....''

you'll be referred to, and find a driver QUICK QUICK .... just be SURE it's a red plate, LEGAL taxi.

Offer / Pay NO MORE than US $20 for a quick ride up & down to country/St Simon .....in actual-ity this is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much, but 'twill be worth the expense.

make sure he takes you up-to the school,,, get out ... look around at the view ...... stop at a shop-or-two along the way, for soda, snack, whatever ..... remember, if your so inclined, that ganja in-country from a shop is ONLY Ja $50 for plenty, and Ja $5 for the paper.

5..have the chartered taxi man take you BACK to the car/bus park,,,,

you might wanna stop by the market again, and buy something ..... or maybe something from a street vendor,,, there's a whole-heap of great places to each around town..... with GREAT food ..... food prepared for the Jamaican pallet... NOT for tourist-mouths / taste buds .... NOT like the Rui food.

6..hop taxi BACK to Negril ... again, they'll help you get a taxi out of town to-Negril.


sit back,, chill and enjoy the 30 minute return ride .... price..??... SAME as above Ja $300 for the both of you

....happy trails to you's .....
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one more thing....

don't take that Lucea excursion (above) on a Sunday .... waste of time,
...things slow waaaaaaaaaaaaay down on Sundays, and transportation can be tricky.

Good info, Smith.

I like Smith's idea, the one thing I might add is if there is a local you feel comfortable with and they have a day off when you want to go, ask if they want to go with you as a guide, and pay them for their time, their fares and meals on your adventure. If there is a local taxi driver you are comfortable with he could do the same, it will just cost a little more for tying up his vehicle for a few hours. Work out the details and agree on costs before you confirm the plan.

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Originally Posted by Lola

I like Smith's idea, the one thing I might add is if there is a local you feel comfortable with and they have a day off when you want to go, ask if they want to go with you as a guide, and pay them for their time, their fares and meals on your adventure. If there is a local taxi driver you are comfortable with he could do the same, it will just cost a little more for tying up his vehicle for a few hours. Work out the details and agree on costs before you confirm the plan.

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Eh, after getting into a minor accident in Jamaica I would strongly discourage riding in a non red plate vehicle. Six inches to the left, and we could have been looking at a mountain of medical expenses. Luckily it wasn't nearly as bad as could have been (almost head on collision at 35-40 mph). Red Plate. Insurance matters.