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I have traveled for the last 41 years to Negril and for as long as I can remember we have stayed for 9 or 10 days and have always included Valentine's Day in the mix as well as presidents b,day so I don't miss work. We had stayed two weeks pre kids and felt that was long enuff
Will be retiring end of the year . Just thinking going forward how long we would really like to stay since we can and also the possibility of going in April to save a few bucks on the rooms. Anyone have a similar deal?
We've been doing a lot of the calendar over the past 20-something years, and only twice did we go in the high season. Until this reach (leaving tomorrow FINALLY), we've always done AI for 8-10 nights. We retired last year and for various reasons did not make it to JA, but with this year being our 40th anniversary, we decided on splitting two weeks between the AI and a beach hotel. We'd like, in the future, to go more often and for longer, and we watch for specials here to see if we can gain that flexibility, with some success.
Congrats on your upcoming retirement, and good luck!
don't worry about the price in high season because in a lot of places once u stay a month or longer the price is greatly reduced and a lot of places by half. you'll have to get over that "2 weeks is long enough" syndrom though. good luck in your retirement. once u retire, every day is saturdayQuote:
Originally Posted by original spanky
Since retirement, we have opted to stay longer one time a year...rather than go twice with shorter stays. The flight prices have raised so much that it just made more sense to us to stay 24 or so days. It isn't easy to wait an entire year but so nice to be there and chill for a while.
Enjoy your retirement!!
Appreciate the comments and suggestions.
you can get a room quite a bit cheaper for 4 weeks than 3 weeks. As previously stated half price for 4 weeks is quite a bit less than full price for 3 weeks.
Boogzy - where are you getting monthly deals during high season - I have not had any luck finding monthly rates.
Presently staying at Ja B's. Other previous are Seascape and Tropical Breeze. Yellowbird will probably cut u a deal for one of their sleep cabins. There are many others so maybe some of the other boardies can add to the listQuote:
Originally Posted by kathyl
I helped someone make a decision who was staying for 4 weeks Feb-Mar. They chose Ocean Wave Villas via VRBO for just under $2000, $66/night. They have kitchenettes and she did a lot of cooking. It's a different experience staying for that length of time, an AI would get very old as well as expensive. I'd love to do it.
$2000 a month-wow-is ur last name rockerfeller.I can get 4 one bedroom appartments for that price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody
$500 a week high season on the beach road? They were first timers to Negril and wanted to be in the midst of the tourist area, no car, knowledge of taxi system or the area. Not the best deal around for sure for repeaters, long-term retirees, but good for them.
last yr we stayed 64 days at a private 4 unit villa up Westland Mtn. Rd. (rd. near Canoe Bar). for $1000 per month. This yr we stayed At Westender Inn For 84 days in one of there modern cabins for $1200 pm. We have a car tho so the way out location did not matter to us. ($40 per night) We will be staying next yr at same place for $60-$50 per night $ went up a bit. I know ppl that rent for $500 per month but I can't go that rustic.
Original,
Since 1984, I've never been able to afford the time and $$$'s that would allow me to stay more than two weeks. Then I joined my wife as a retiree a year ago. We checked around and found a studio apt the was perfect for our 6 week stay. We missed the coldest February on record! You're gonna love it --Marblehead
Melody I think you did really good for peeps.
I spend the same amount to buy supplies food, booze, gas for car ,cooking gas, electric etc on Zion Hill as I do to live at my other home in St. Augustine. Still buying food, booze, gas for car.....blah blaQuote:
Originally Posted by Boogzy
Maintaining a household is same same. Except in Jamaica I have staff.
Cap
Thanks for all the suggestions. I started in my 20's staying with the Mosley family in red ground as a single guyeventually split the trip red ground and the beach and last 15 years or so Ben cliff and beach, idle awhile,nirvana, Catcha, the castle. Point is I have spoiled my wife (ok and myself). I have a feeling we will go back to red ground and the beach split trips
Good info! I'm 3 years away from retiring and I plan on staying 3-4 weeks at a time.
I did find a couple places in red ground for $400 for a month. Now if I just can convince my wife we are in our 20's again.
Thanks for all the suggestions
Factor in transportation costs, electric, cooking gas, auto rental, auto gas, laundry, housekeeping, etc............... I would hunt around for deals at hotels you like to stay at for long term deals. Maybe contact Negril One Stop. Many times they gave us heads up on upcoming deals at our favorite places. Or try small local owned places like the Donaldson's Inn on the beach.
Most of the items mentioned I have covered. Rent a scooter , eat breakfast with the family . They do the wash .
My biggest expense other than the rent is handing out the daily allowance to the family and friends I meet walking or riding down the hill