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Can anyone suggest where to get a good map of Negril that shows both the cliffside and beach side hotels. I've heard so much about all these properties and it would be great to know where the are and in what succession. I've googled it but some of them don't have all the hotels.
Here is a good one:
http://ohliza.blogspot.com/p/negril-...verything.html
www.negrilinfo.com It is a pretty good map w/other info.
A "map" using actual satellite image of Negril is available here:
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=18.288038&lon=-78.3283997&z=13&l=0&m=b
You can zoom in and out, move up, down, right, left and check the entire area. Locations are marked for easy reference and being an actual image of Negril gives you the best overview of Negril possible.
Thanks !! :D Someone had said previously I could go to Xtabi for a sunset view instead of Rick's and then just walk over to the Seastar on a saturday... they look far from each other?
mi have done that walk many times..........15-20 minutes from SeaStar and Catcha down to Xtabi/Three Dives many times....and backQuote:
Originally Posted by Manda81
you can always grab a route taxi for the $100J's on the West End Road to get from one place to the other...........
personally I go to LTU or Three Dives for mi sunsets..........just watch it walking along there as there aren't any sidewalks
the Route Taxis usually do not go up SeaStar Lane which is about 400 yards to SeaStar........sometimes if you ask they will
Cool Runnings, Marko
Oh great! Thanks a bunch, so the sunset view from 3 Dives is just as good as anywhere then because I've read about the food and if I can get both the sunset and a great meal then that works perfect for me :)
You can definitely get a great sunset at 3 Dives but if you want food at the same time then arrive early and plan to hang out for a while . . . 3 Dives can take a
while to take your order and serve it up.
Xtabi is right next door with equally good views and good food all their own.
The only reasons to go to Rick's are the scene, the divers, the drinkers, the party boaters, the kazillions of tourists bused in from all the AIs . . and oh yeah, the way overpriced drinks.
But hey, you can say you've been to the world famous Rick's . . I still go to Rick's every other trip or so . . as touristy as it is, it is still classic Negril.
Kolya
I can't say enough how happy I am that I came across this group because I probably would have been sucked into some overly priced sunset view with an obnoxious crowd lol I do know now that all I really want from Rick's is to see the Divers and get some great photos so I'll probably hit Rick's before the sunset crowd loads in. 3 Dives sounds as if the wait is worth it so I'll definitely keep in mind that I'll need to be there early :)
Keep in mind that the divers at Rick's are not paid by them. They dive for tips from tourists so, if you can, give them a few dollars ($5-10 CDN) to help out.
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These are taken from the "Old Rick's" before Ivan
Here's a good map for planning your road trips for the portion of your travel after you leave Negril:
http://www.jamaicancaves.org/jamaica-road-map.htm
I'd suggest getting the Texaco Road Map of Jamaica once there - the above is just for pre-planning.
If you're going to Seastar for their Saturday Party don't forget that includes their all-u-can-eat buffet - I would not eat dinner before going.
You could still do Rick's to just watch/film the divers and have a drink or two while catching the sunset. It's actually a pretty good time and not that expensive given you are planning on just 1-2 drinks and going elsewhere to eat.
From Rick's you are a very short walk over to Seastar. Maybe can catch the end of their Happy Hour (2-for-1 for all drinks/beer), which lasts until 6pm - if you plan right. Between then and the start of the buffet/party - don't forget they allow you use of their pool even if just eating/drinking and not staying there - so don't forget your bathing suits.
Hey Thanks !! Considering I am only in Negril for 2 days there are so many food options that I'm not sure I want to spend 1 of two dinners on a buffet at the Seastar It seems as if there are better options ... I know there are tons of threads on best restaurants etc... but I was going to ask if you only had two nights in Negril where would you eat dinner each night. I'm not a breakfast person .. normally I skip it so I'm not worried about that meal and as for lunch I'll probably get Jerk at a hut or patties on the beach. But dinner is where i'll spend most of my food money so I'd like to get the best two dinners I can while in Negril.
If it were me, I think my two choices would be 3 Dives (go for sunset, then walk next door after dinner to Xtabi and have a dirty banana) and Ivans (Catcha Falling Star)-can't beat the food or the view!
Thanks !! I was planning for 3 Dives for sure just wasn't sure about the other one.. and my second night it was kind of a toss up between Ivan's and Kuyaba considering I'm staying on the beach I was thinking of trying to do dinner in both locations each night but I'd still prefer to go with whatever is best before location :)
Ah yeah, I thought about that as soon as I submitted that you were probably staying on the beach.
Then yes, try one cliffs and one beach, so 3 dives and Kuyaba
However, I recommend you at least see Catcha Falling Star....you could stop by for a drink at Ivans bar, or maybe even lunch, but its definitely worth seeing the property! Or maybe even go for a drink before you head to 3 dives for dinner/sunset....during the time you are going it is usually slow so the staff at Catcha would gladly allow you in for a drink or even just a tour around the property!
You are going to love Negril.....I can't wait to hear your trip report....it is so fun reliving that "First time experience" whenever a newbie goes
Have a blast....I'm right behind you :)
lol I just hope that my trip report is going to live up to the expecations of everyone trying to relive that first experience :) I plan on making the most of it though that is for sure!! :)
Find out where the Seastar shuttle is picking people up. Jump on board!
Rob, is this not the map you told me not to trust??????Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob
We took a bit of time and fixed some of the more blatant errors - it is still not entirely accurate....
Oh your trip report will be perfect
With us it doesnt really matter, big or small, funny or serious.....if you have a good time on your first trip (which you will) it will show in however you decide to tell your tale.....and that new look, and excitement will be obvious....and that alone usually is good enough to remind us all of our very own "first trip to Jamaica/Negril"