Why do you always go back to Jamaica?

There is always the fall 2016 its lovely that time of year....................

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Originally Posted by lacdeloo

There is always the fall 2016 its lovely that time of year....................

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We have tentative plans for the Maritimes in the Fall... of course, plans can change :)

My first trip was to Sandals Negril in 1992 and much like Ras Walleye's comment, Negril and Jamaica made me feel I was home.... Hard to explain to someone that hasn't had that experience with Jamaica.

I have been to most of the other islands in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, Central America and Florida, but there is something about Jamaica that just soothes my soul.

My trips to Jamaica included being married, divorced, with significant other and her adult children. I have gone to Jamaica to Party Hearty and also been there sober. Regardless of the circumstances I have always felt a connection to Jamaica.

The people and culture has drawn me in and I'm hooked.

Last trip in June 2015 was the first trip in almost seven years. I walked into a restaurant one night and and old friend "Oz" stood up came over and we hugged. Hadn't seen him in seven years and he had no idea I was on the island, but we continued the same conversation we had ended seven years ago as if there had been no lapse in time....

Enjoy,

VVHT

Hi Georgia. so far the weather has been decent. quite the dump of snow in a short time span though. and yes leaving January 30 for two weeks in the sun! staying at Rooms on the Beach. when do you normally go ?

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Originally Posted by jcjcnj

We used to get that sort of reaction from people. Not so much anymore. Guess they got the idea. In fact when we go to another island they ask how it compared to Jamaica. A number of folks have ventured to Jamaica based on our reviews. Some have become multiple time travelers.

We like to get away and do nothing but spend time on the beach. We do it every year on the Jersey shore, since the 70's. But we like another beach vacation. We have been to St Marteen, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Antiqua, Dominican Republic, Cancun and Jamaica (6 xs). We find Negril to be to our liking the most. We love the beach. The calm beach. The long beach. And yet it is like a cove. The buildings are low rise. The food is fabulous. The accommodations are unique, not your usual. And that is so appealing. The closeness to the beach wherever you stay. The cliffs for a different perspective. We love the dining.

We love the entertainment. We love the way we can walk and walk. We love how we can slow down, go no where, do nothing and enjoy every minute of it.

We will return to Negril whenever we can. It suits us. We miss it. We will be back.

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And yes, the cost is a big plus! The best value for your travel dollars. A trip to Negril is a fraction of the cost of most locations. We love that we can go more often then would otherwise not be possible. Even better because it is our favorite get away spot.

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Originally Posted by MikeyNYC

3.5 hours from NYC...so close but a world away.
The food and the people. Good vibes.
The beach is a huge bonus.

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I DITTO that!!!!!

Freedom for the Heart and Sole and Mind~~

Being from Colorado, people finally believe me when I say I don't go to Jamaica for the ganja. We like Hawaii, Costa Rica and Florida too, but I haven't found any place that is like staying on the cliffs. The great food, safe water and reggae seals the deal. The adult-only beach AIs like Swept Away and Couples Negril with the 7 mile beach cast of characters flowing through are also a real draw. We went somewhere very different (Nepal) this year. It was much more of an adventure and the first year since 2005 we didn't go to Negril at least 1x. Already booked Negril again for 2016.

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Originally Posted by Stoners5

Hi Georgia. so far the weather has been decent. quite the dump of snow in a short time span though. and yes leaving January 30 for two weeks in the sun! staying at Rooms on the Beach. when do you normally go ?

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We may see you at the airport, although we will be heading to Hawaii on Jan. 30th. We like to get away in January and again in March. But Hawaii is so expensive that we are doing one trip only but 3 weeks long. I am not suffering, but will miss Jamaica... next year for sure!

I'll have to watch for you then at the airport. won't be able to buy you a red stripe on the beach but maybe a Caesar at the airport !