Feb 18-23 Solo Wanderer

It snowed 7 feet in 48 hrs here in New York in November and after being stuck at home for 5 days I fell in love while researching Negril. Unfortunately, I found this forum too late and already jumped the gun and booked my trip. Fortunately, after an exhausting winter my trip is right around the corner. After reading nightly on this forum for the past week it sounds like it would have made more sense to stay further down the beach being that I am traveling solo and looking to meet other solo travelers / couples (cannot really see myself enjoying partying (too hard) with vacationing families and their children). I am staying at the Club RIU but do NOT intend on sitting pool side much at all. I want to fully experience the best of what Negril (Seven Mile Beach / West End / Cliffs) has to offer daily. I need you good people to point me in the right direction and if any of ya out there want to meet for drinks…their on me!

How would you Negril Vets best spend five days in my situation?

Geoff

We are beach people so I would take a cab to Cosmos (great starting spot) grab a red stripe and head south on the beach toward the river and town center. First you will pass through the AIs and Margaritaville and then the magic starts. You will find the spot or spots that are right for you. Forgot to mention you need to keep stopping for your favorite beverage to stay hydrated. I'll let the cliff dwellers speak about the west end. We find it difficult to navigate by foot and normally cab it to a specific destination. We love the west end for sunsets and dinner. You do have the office of nature near you. Make sure you try it out!

Sign up for the One Love Pub Crawl with Lenbert and get a tour of the not-so-known bars!

Geoff find the White Sands bar we will show you how to party in Negril ask for John easy to find look for the big yellow balcony from the beach.

I second the One Love Bus Pub Crawl to see lots of great cliff-side places. We ride with Lenbert on Wednesday 11Feb. Will start another thread to share pics.

Don't miss the one love bus!!
Visit>>> Tony's Hut
Ltu Pub
Ahhhbeees
White Sands beach bar

When you're walking the beach, make sure you stop by Alfred's Ocean Palace (about 1 km from town). Great crowd, friendly bartenders, and the best rum punch in Negril!

Also, they have live music Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday nights!

a group of five of us 30-somethings are on the pub crawl on monday the 16th, hoping its somewhat full as we like to mingle, but definitely looking forward to it. We rented a house near cclp and will be out on the beach most days I'm guessing in that area. you can reach to lenbert about the pub crawl here: bananaznegril@hotmail. com and he was pretty prompt with his response

Just start wandering......... the vibe will find you.

Soon come can't come soon enough........ 1 more sleep!

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Originally Posted by takinitslow

Geoff find the White Sands bar we will show you how to party in Negril ask for John easy to find look for the big yellow balcony from the beach.

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Alright will definitely be doing. Always ready for a good party. Im thinking thurs (2/19) or friday afternoon ill be headed your way.

Visit www.RealNegril.com and find where the webcast are the days you are visiting. You will meet lots of boardies at the casts.

Enjoy,

VVHT

VVHT you just came up huge!! Thanks!

wont be there till thurs afternoon so fri is better. I will be there

Cool

stop by at Rooms on the beach by the little wall,we will be there, just yell out Jamaicarob, soon come

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Originally Posted by jamaicarob

stop by at Rooms on the beach by the little wall,we will be there, just yell out Jamaicarob, soon come

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Jamaicarob ill be down your way friday (2/20) and saturday....rooms by the lil wall...ill get at ya. thanks.

Try a Hedo day pass. All will be fulfilled there!!.

Drifters Bar, live music Wed, Fri and Sunday afternoons 3-7. Great rum punch, 2 for $400j, $4 US. I went solo in January and had the BEST time anywhere in Negril in 5 trips. Don't miss it! It's on the beach, just a bit south of Grand Pineapple. There's a little store on the road (one mile), head back towards the beach through the parking lot and there it is. Also love happy hour at Yellow Bird, same area, 2 for one drinks $400j, $4 US, 9-6 daily. Best dirty bananas and papaya margaritas on the beach.

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Drifters Bar, live music Wed, Fri and Sunday afternoons 3-7. Great rum punch, 2 for $400j, $4 US. I went solo in January and had the BEST time anywhere in Negril in 5 trips. Don't miss it! It's on the beach, just a bit south of Grand Pineapple. There's a little store on the road (one mile), head back towards the beach through the parking lot and there it is. Also love happy hour at Yellow Bird, same area, 2 for one drinks $400j, $4 US, 9-6 daily. Best dirty bananas and papaya margaritas on the beach.

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Melody. Thanks so much for the info. Yes will be spending most of my time in that area of the beach. Sounds like it theres a lot happening within a couple miles along south seven mile!

geoff, you don't even know what awaits you. I can always tell when a first timer is going to have the life changing experience. There's a reason the Jamaica/Negril message boards are so active. Get to the main beach and go with the flow. Hook up with some of the boardies that are going to be there and cut the learning curve way down. Keep your senses and have the time of your life. And please share pics and thoughts of your trip with us sometime after your return.

Margaritaville is a good place to be dropped off by a cab. Easy access to the beach and one of the nicest sections.

Just walk through to the front and as you face the ocean hang a left and start walking. From there down is all the entertainment you'll need for a great day walkin the beach. Just stop and take it in as you wish and party on!

The downloadable Negril map would really help you find points of interest. Hopefully someone can provide you a link to download it.

Bourbon Beach for Jerk Chicken and Red dragon for the best Jerk Pork. (Ask a driver and take a cab its away from the beach.)

Keep USD$5 in your hat for the cab back to RIU!

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Originally Posted by geoff716

It snowed 7 feet in 48 hrs here in New York in November and after being stuck at home for 5 days I fell in love while researching Negril. Unfortunately, I found this forum too late and already jumped the gun and booked my trip. Fortunately, after an exhausting winter my trip is right around the corner. After reading nightly on this forum for the past week it sounds like it would have made more sense to stay further down the beach being that I am traveling solo and looking to meet other solo travelers / couples (cannot really see myself enjoying partying (too hard) with vacationing families and their children). I am staying at the Club RIU but do NOT intend on sitting pool side much at all. I want to fully experience the best of what Negril (Seven Mile Beach / West End / Cliffs) has to offer daily. I need you good people to point me in the right direction and if any of ya out there want to meet for drinks…their on me!

How would you Negril Vets best spend five days in my situation?

Geoff

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I added you to the Feb roll call thread.

You may already have this, it's invaluable:
http://media.tripod.lycos.com/2567851/2007898.pdf

I printed off beach and cliff pages on legal paper (take along with you) and saved to my iPhone and iPad. Have referred to it many, many times.

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Originally Posted by davevols

geoff, you don't even know what awaits you. I can always tell when a first timer is going to have the life changing experience. There's a reason the Jamaica/Negril message boards are so active. Get to the main beach and go with the flow. Hook up with some of the boardies that are going to be there and cut the learning curve way down. Keep your senses and have the time of your life. And please share pics and thoughts of your trip with us sometime after your return.

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Davevols. Yes this message board has been amazing. So many great responses and insight! I cannot wait. I can already tell this is going to be the experience i was looking for and more! Will most definitely be sharing pics and stories.

wnyjim. Thanks for the advice!!

Melody. Thanks for the link. These maps are great!