Waterproof Negril Map

If you are like me and don't know where everything is on the beach and cliffs, you probably rely on the Negril map.

1. Download the Negril map here: http://media.tripod.lycos.com/2567851/2007898.pdf
2. Print the map in color, double sided, with only pages 2 and 4 (go to select pages and type "2,4".
3. Trim the map down as small as you can without cutting off any of the writing
4. Laminate using self-adhesive laminating sheets (I used Avery 461253 73601). A regular laminating machine might work as well but I'm not sure how well it would fold, maybe someone can try and post up.
5. Trim around map leaving 1/8 inch around the border (to keep a good waterproof seal)
6. Fold map in half. Use a hard piece of plastic (like the scissor handle) to press down the seam.
7. Fold map in half again and press down the seam.
8. Place under heavy books for 24 hours to set the seams.
9. Final dimensions are approximately 3-3/8" x 5-3/8", which should fit in my Dry Pak http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hopefully others find this useful.

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thanks for sharing your idea..:)

Very Very Nice!

SWEET Idea

Great job. You should sell them

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Great job. You should sell them

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The map isn't mine to sell. But you are right, someone should be selling these.

Finished product:

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I made a laminated map for our first trip to Negril... no im not a teacher... yes i like to be very prepared for my trip especially first non all inclusive... Unfortunetly i felt the need to hide it in my bag because i was always being made fun and ridiculed for being too prepared. Nice to c im not the only one

Well done!!!!

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Originally Posted by hille141

If you are like me and don't know where everything is on the beach and cliffs, you probably rely on the Negril map.

1. Download the Negril map here: http://media.tripod.lycos.com/2567851/2007898.pdf
2. Print the map in color, double sided, with only pages 2 and 4 (go to select pages and type "2,4".
3. Trim the map down as small as you can without cutting off any of the writing
4. Laminate using self-adhesive laminating sheets (I used Avery 461253 73601). A regular laminating machine might work as well but I'm not sure how well it would fold, maybe someone can try and post up.
5. Trim around map leaving 1/8 inch around the border (to keep a good waterproof seal)
6. Fold map in half. Use a hard piece of plastic (like the scissor handle) to press down the seam.
7. Fold map in half again and press down the seam.
8. Place under heavy books for 24 hours to set the seams.
9. Final dimensions are approximately 3-3/8" x 5-3/8", which should fit in my Dry Pak http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hopefully others find this useful.

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Cool idea!

I have always preferred the "go enough times and convert it all to memory" technique myself. ;)

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Originally Posted by BIG SHINY n Mango

Cool idea!

I have always preferred the "go enough times and convert it all to memory" technique myself. ;)

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Yeah me to, but after the 2nd or 3rd bar of the day and some smoke and....wait, where the hell am I?

always remember where you are :) :)

I ,also, have been going for many years and though many have laughed at my follies of carrying a map, others have been very impressed. As with anything in life, so be it. I like to know where I am , where I am going and LOVE to write little notes on mine to remember each year where things are or were. I have made my newbies maps also and if they use them fine, if not, fine. I have been nicknamed "Julie" from the loveboat many years ago. If you remember, she was the ships coordinator of events....lol I just like structure and organization and to know where all those Great eats and beer are....saves dissapointment and time.

Rambo, I Love the idea! Thank you for all your wisdom and knowledge of the island that you have shared with all of us over the years.....may one day we cross paths.

I usually know where I am, but where the next bar is in relation to where I am, well thats when I need a map. Too many times I've gone off in the complete opposite direction. Then I started going in the opposite direction that I thought it was in and that worked for a while....until my brain caught on. I'm gonna start carrying a laminated map!!! :p