Murph's Trip Report... new places, old faces and ROOKIE mistakes!!!

I really enjoyed this trip report. Thanks for sharing.

Murph, I am just getting caught up after my usual post-trip exile from all things Negril and I must say I read your report with a certain amount of frustration. Sunshine and I both wish you had said hello that night at Catcha! Then at least I'd have had a face to be on the lookout for too. My frustration is because based on the pictures you posted, we were on a pretty similar tour of Negril. As I read along, I kept exclaiming to myself, "But we were there too!" We must have just missed each other a handful of times. I am sorry we didn't get to make your acquaintance, but there is always next time right?

Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed the report. Treasure beach is on our bucket list, so I really appreciated seeing some of the sites. A beach with no footprints but your own? That is magic.

Hey cherry!

Yeah- I figured I would see you guys for sure at the SeaStar show... darn it the heck. Oh well.. next time!

And next time eating or not... We're crashing your table! :)

Love all the pictures! I think CCLP is awesome. Did you have any pictures of the south coast?

Great report. If you don't mind, what was your overall experience like at KuDehya? I'm going to be there for a few days in the very near future, just wondering what to expect? Did you eat there at all?

Thanks again.

I'm enjoying your little tail of sorrow. Can'y wait to start ours. 13 days and counting down. cold In PA.

TAH- overall I loved Kudeyha! The only downfall of the place is the spelling- I can never get it right. hahaha

But really- the place was awesome- I love the laid back rasta vibe! The owners were great and their son and I hit it off- make sure to bring him some toys :)

Location is perfect- close walk to everything TB has to offer... I didnt get a chance to eat there- but wish I had.

One night- I did wish that I had AC... all other nights were breezy and just fine for sleeping.

Inside the guesthouse- everything is new and clean. No 'roughing it' here

The view off the porch was just perfect- I could have sat there and just stared at the sea for hours... days.... months... you get the idea!

I hope this helps- let me know if you have any other questions that I can help you with.

Wonderful report and pictures! I've walked by Kudeyha many times from Mar Blue to the nice sandy beach (might be my favorite beach, that one) and always wondered about it. Looks kind of like a ship up there :)

Great report I've never was really interested in visiting the west end until now...Thanks for sharing!

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TAH- overall I loved Kudeyha! The only downfall of the place is the spelling- I can never get it right. hahaha

But really- the place was awesome- I love the laid back rasta vibe! The owners were great and their son and I hit it off- make sure to bring him some toys :)

Location is perfect- close walk to everything TB has to offer... I didnt get a chance to eat there- but wish I had.

One night- I did wish that I had AC... all other nights were breezy and just fine for sleeping.

Inside the guesthouse- everything is new and clean. No 'roughing it' here

The view off the porch was just perfect- I could have sat there and just stared at the sea for hours... days.... months... you get the idea!

I hope this helps- let me know if you have any other questions that I can help you with.

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Awesome, very glad to hear that. We will be there very soon. We're staying up top, the terrace is what sold me. That, and being Rasta owned. Irie.

We (I) was a little worried about no AC this time of year, but I'm sure we'll manage, especially being at the end of the trip after we've adjusted. We actually have a unique gift or two that we're bringing to them, one that I let them know about ahead of time, the other a small surprise (modest). We've done day trips to the south coast before, but never stayed.

If you don't mind sharing, what were your favorite places to eat? I'm not at all picky, but my feminine half is a somewhat picky eater. She's not new to JA, so that's a plus, but food is one of my concerns because she MUST BE HAPPY. lol. I assume all of the nearby beaches are safe to walk? How about at night?

Any other tips you can think of? We're in our early 30's, and we love the island vibe, but are fairly quiet, low key people. We don't do AI's.

Thanks for taking the time, it is much appreciated.

Beaches and streets are safe no worries there... just bring mini mag light for walking around.

Food... TB doesnt have the choice selections that Negril has- thats for sure. I would have tried MarBlue- if they were open... I got a couple good meals from Frenchman's. Jakes was good. Jack Sprats was decent. There was a vegetarian place that I had wish I tried not too far away. There was Smurfs and Treasure Beach Hotel- both we didnt get a chance to try. Best meal I had was at the Pelican Bar.

other tips... if you like red stripe- bring em with you

let me know if you have any other questions I can help with- have fun!

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Beaches and streets are safe no worries there... just bring mini mag light for walking around.

Food... TB doesnt have the choice selections that Negril has- thats for sure. I would have tried MarBlue- if they were open... I got a couple good meals from Frenchman's. Jakes was good. Jack Sprats was decent. There was a vegetarian place that I had wish I tried not too far away. There was Smurfs and Treasure Beach Hotel- both we didnt get a chance to try. Best meal I had was at the Pelican Bar.

other tips... if you like red stripe- bring em with you

let me know if you have any other questions I can help with- have fun!

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Thanks for the info, much appreciated. We're leaving tonight...

You can buy red stripe cases (and lots of other stuff) at the supermarket in Crossroads, just 10 minutes from TB. If you are going straight from MoBay, you can do the same in Black River.

Mar Blue is a truly special dining experience, but is not consistently open in off season. Contact them and see beforehand, they have a web site and respond to email quickly.

We had a wonderful meal in Great Bay at Stephanie's on the beach. Cookshop with great prices and food. Rent a scooter and drive around a bit, it's fun to do since there is little car traffic.

Clap Clap Clap....Still a great report.........................Here is the part I loved. Someone said" I hate losers who do not finish there report"................well that is me! So Sorry !

Thanks great trip

Wowzah- bittersweet seeing this trip report on the feed as I've already been chompin at the bit to get back to Jamaica... wifey and I have a new addition and we cant wait to get her in that warm watah!

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Murph, Murph, Murph....what a wonderful trip report. I read today from beginning to end and did not want to stop as I found your report right when I had finished cooking breakfast!!!!

Your adventure in Negril was WONDERFUL, videos, pictures, wifey was WONDERFUL. Aaah, I will return to Jamaica 1st Quarter of 2016.

And, I too wonder how people can go to Jamaica and come out with same ol Attitude. They just DON'T GET IT!!!!

Merry Christmas and again thanks for trip report,
TG

lol, nice lobstah

What a cute likkle lobster. What's her name? I can see her on the beach pretty soon. You and wifey look so happy. Merry Christmas George and Judi from Toronto

What an awesome trip report. We leave in just over a week and this has made me even more excited. First time to Jamaica.

hey George and Judi! Her name is Cordelia Pearl!

mjc12771- glad the report got you pumped! You'll love the people n vibe in Jamaica. Let me know if you have any questions I can help with. Just remember don't take anything that is handed to you and no the pineapple ganj is not grown "in the pineapple" bahaha

Murph- first time to Negril but not to the hustler antics. I learn my lesson about not allowing anything to be put on me and a seller realized I didn't return with the money in Mexico. I begged him to take it back as I had no money on me and didn't want and he keep pushing and pushing for me to go get my money I finally just left and didn't return. Thank goodness it was at market night at hotel and never saw hustle again.

Having been to Negril and TB, Being newly single, I am coming down in Jan or Feb. I thought there would be more to keep me busy in Negril, but the vibe in TB is so alluring and they way Negril was when I first started going down. Dang you made the ADHD kick in. What I do?? lol

Awesome report and pics! U did it right brother.. I think you'd love shades cottage in Belmont.. Anyway loved the pics and everything.. I started earlier and couldn't stop.. Cheers man

Hey thanks lion.

Shades cottage is something I need to look into for sure Bigga sounds like a righteous guy... Belmont holds a place in my heart as I was able to sit and talk with Alvera, Peter Tosh's mother one afternoon- it was pretty special to me.

Im digging the Great Huts you're talkin about, I need to check that area out!