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Coming to Negril for the first time Feb 10. Staying on the Cliffs. Advice for getting there from Montego bay and any advice about safety - room security?? Catch a Falling Start Gardens and Seastar - Safety - place to go? Places to NOT go.
Would be appreciated. Thanks!
Went to jamaica last year, but stayed at an all inclusive in Montego Bay so pretty much a jail.
On my way down solo, staying at SeaStar also!!!
I've stayed @ SeaStar on my last solo trip as well, that being said it's safe to walk down the lane to the cliff drive during the day, It's probably safe to walk at night in a group but I myself only take cabs after sundown.
Don't walk the beach at night by yourself always walk in groups and be aware of your surroundings and dark areas.
There are many people on here that will say it's okay to walk the beach at night but my Rasta friend always told us NOT to walk the beach alone unless he was with us!!
I don't like the valuemaster parking lot after dark either......
Just be aware of your surroundings at all times. especially if you go out drinking and come home late!!!! I personally like to chill at my hotel at night!!!! Not sure about Catcha gardens security (although I'm sure they're good) but SeaStar is very secure!!! I always fell safe there..
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You will love Catcha Gardens! Security there is top-notch and everyone that works on the property is just like family. They have the best pool hands down!
Make sure you pop across the road to LTU for sunset and dinner and some nice cold bevvies :)
Been to Seastar many times, great property, great people, and definitely secure.
Take a walk down the road past the lighthouse to Out of Town Pastry for great fresh patties and cocobread.
There is also a young man that rides his bike early in the morning with fresh bakery items and juices. That is our breakfast every day when we are at the Gardens.
FYI, just around sunset the traffic outside of Rick's is CRAZY and the higglers are relentless. We try to avoid that part of the road at all costs during that time :)
Have a great time and congrats for busting out of "jail"
The security at Catcha Gardens is good. Stayed twice and both times it was a very pleasant visit. The staff is great and you'll enjoy the dogs. They're real good doggies and a big part of the security staff. :D
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Be very careful walking the road as the cars go quickly for the size and twisty nature of the road. (They aren't really going that fast, but on the small road it seems very fast). And remember if you come from the US that the cars drive in the opposite lane. Look right when you'd look left here. But the road is safe to walk day or night. More caution should be used on the adjoining lanes and I wouldn't venture up them at night.
Husker John....agree with you totally!! Thanks for posting that awesome pic of Pumpkin and Belle. CFSG is one of my favs!!!
Been at Seastar the last 10 days and security is top notch.
Very safe area. Seastar lane is very safe.
Wise Choice store on the corner is as cheap as anywhere to get supplies. Use common sense. Watch for traffic on One Love Drive and enjoy. LTU across from Gardens has nice food and view.
Ditto to pretty much everything said above. Stayed at Seastar Nov/Dec and the lane is an easy walk day and night, though at night I might not walk alone. Bring a flashlight for walking at night, there are some dark spots on the lane, especially if the power goes out. Generators at Seastar are great, but don't help on the road. On a moonless night it is DARK.
Wise Choice is a great little grocery, has pretty much everything you could want. We never figured out its exact closing time, but it was somewhere around 8, so if you need late night snacks, shop early.
AhhBee's Burgers is just down the road from Seastar lane and is great. If you are looking for a venue a bit more special for dinner, Ivan's at Catcha Falling Star is great after 5pm. Even for just a drink it is a great spot for sunset.
We haven't been anywhere on that part of the cliffs I'd call a no go.
If you head to Out of Town Pastry, Just Natural is only a few hundred yards beyond and was a really great experience.
Don't take a route taxi. Trust me on this one. My statement will get an argument started most likely, just don't do it.
Even though you are in Jamaica, and a hamburger seems like the thing not to eat... Go to ahhhbees. It's sublime.
Take extra "little money" (small bills) with you. No one has any change, and you will want it for tipping.
When you are walking out and about, steer clear of the fellow that tries to tie a bracelet to your wrist (to save my life I cannot think of his name right now) he has gotten a bit more difficult in the past two trips... He is usually found on the road around catcha and down past tensing.
Most important? Have fun... The cliffs are a different experience than what you had last year. We are now devoted to the west end, and will probably not go anywhere else on our Jamaica trips.
don't fall for "the lines"
and if someone says they know you --- caution
don't let anyone in your room --- anyone --- i got robbed by a tourist
eat Jamaican
have fun - take pictures and do a trip report
What are the lines, Seveen?
Never mind... I figured it out. Long day.
empress you're as pretty as a rose lolQuote:
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to start . . .
Well, from the little pic, you are....Quote:
Originally Posted by Seveen
awwww thank you! i'm an old ass woman lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Hussyband
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Nah tru, ya pretty as a rose.....can I beg you 50 so I can bury mi mudda
I hope they're still there!Quote:
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that is so funny! years ago, i gave my home phone number, and got a phone call with that same request! lesson learned. do not give your home/cell phone number. i still laugh now when i think of it!Quote:
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Leave the bling at home
pack less clothes
Take more cash
NEVER exchange money on the street no matter how good the rate.
I never was given that line. Its more like hey I like big bamboo!Quote:
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We are pretty well travelled just not Jamaica.
Basically if I have a secure home base - a room with a safe that I can count on.
A safe I can expect to leave my phone, passport & credit cards, I'm good.
Going out & about I just bring cash I need & nothing else.
So for me that's the big concern. Where to leave important things when I'm not around.
Now that you're going out into the world...
...there's something you should know.
-You see that? -Yeah.
That's ****.
And this is Shinola.
****.
Shinola.
Son, you're gonna be all right.
Now, what town are you gonna try for first?
I thought l'd go to St. Louis 'cause that's where that radio show was from.
And remember, the Lord loves a working man.
-"Lord loves a working man." -And son...
...don't never, ever trust Whitey.
"Don't trust Whitey. Lord loves a working man, don't trust Whitey."
Baby.
Daddy.
Pierre. Come here.
Don't you forget to grow up now.
-Good luck, brother. -Send me a picture postcard.
Okay, let the boy go.
-Bye. -We got work to do.
And l hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.
I will, Ma. I know it's out there.
It's out there, all right. If you catch it, see a doctor and get rid of it.
-"See a doctor and get rid of it." -Good luck.
"Lord loves a working man. Don't trust Whitey.
"See a doctor and get rid of it."
Bye, Grandma!.
God I love The Jerk.Quote:
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HuskerJohn. Belle and Pumpkin are still here doing the rounds greeting, entertaining and looking after their guests :cool:Quote:
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When you go out just take what cash your gone spend. I carry a copy of my passport and leave original in safe. Never know when you gone need ID. Keep all your other money in room safe. Keep the key on your arm or under your pillow at night. know of people who went to sleep at night with safe key on table wake up with open empty safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by evorbach
Good to hear Pumpkin and Belle are still entertaining and watching out for the guests at CFSG!
Before you do anything, c.heck with the staff at your hotel - you're staying at 2 chill hotels. If their staff and/or security say "don't go' - DON'T GO! Both hotels are very reputable and will not steer you wrong. They have too much to lose. They will both probably provide you with a good driver, if you are unsure. And good advice.
Follow the webcasts and meet up with some of us boardies. We look out for each other (thanks to Rob and Lisa training us all!)
Use your home street smarts. Negril is no different from anywhere else in the world. Go with your gut. If it doesn't feel good ... it probably isn't! Personally? Link up with a boardie or 2 ... and enjoy!
All good advice - thanks and keep it coming. I'll check in on the board for sure once in town. Any advice on getting from Montego Bay Airport to negril? I heard that Seastar has a driver, but we are not staying there first. I'm good with sharing a ride for sure.
When are you going down there? We are coming in Feb 10.
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Just don't. No matter how seasoned of a traveller you are, they are not for you. Pay the extra few $$ and get a chartered taxi.
They may not be for you but they are for me :-)Quote:
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Ok, well you have fun then. I am not one to tell others what to do.
They were for me for 10 years, til a man pulled a knife on my wife, and stole everything we had with us. I am sure it will never happen to you though, just like I was sure it would never happen to me.
Have fun!
Everyone will ask you if it is your first time to Negril. Do NOT say yes!!! Tell them you have been to Negril several times before and they will think you already know the drill. If they try to sell you something, do not ignore them. Politely say "no thank you, I am chilling". They respect that. Also, do not say "maybe tomorrow". They will come back the next day!! The people are friendly and amazing. Just don't walk alone after 9pm. Take a cab.
Good advice on the route taxi and the first time response - I will heed both.
How can you tell the a "Route Taxi"
A route taxi has the words "Route Taxi" on the side of the vehicle - and it states where their "route" runs.... we know all the drivers in the transportation section personally - copy down any or all of their phone numbers so you have a variety of drivers to call for you transportation needs.
They will take care of you! Let them know Negril.com sent you!
And please remember - ALL legal taxis have red license plates - there are no legal taxis that have white license plates and they should never be used - they are not licensed or insured to carry you - a paying passenger.
Call 376-3652 for Linstons Taxi...a sponsor hereQuote:
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http://www.redplate-negril.com
The difference between a route cab and a charter cab is negligible as has been posted in other threads.
Hire someone as a charter and enjoy having a driver at your disposal. The cost difference is a very small percentage of your vacation budget.
Both charter and Route have red plates and a route statement on the door....NEVER GET INTO ANYTHING OTHER THAN A RED PLATE
You can find out more about Linston in our Transportation section! Please take down his number along with the others and have them handy!