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realize it's been around a while but just watched on netflix. got me interested in visiting Portland . have been to over 50 visits to Negril. have stayed on cliffs and beach side . after this most recent trip for some reason i am looking for a bit of a change. considering starting in portland for a few nights to check it out and then going to negril either by plane or car. anyone else split up a trip like that and possibly be willing to discuss with me? thanks
Same story with us although we've been to Ocho and Treasure Beach. We split Portland and Negril this Feb and had a great time in both. There is a bunch of info on Port Antonio on that thread on this page. We flew TimAir MoBay to Port Antonio then from there to Negril. Very expensive but the views are amazing - you get a totally different perspective of the topography of this beautiful country and the trip takes around an hour. Here's some video taking off from Ken Jones in Portland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY6z8O0f3b8
Just got back from 3 nights in Kingston, 4 in Portland, 2 in negril and 5 in Belmont .. And 1 in Montego Bay..
I go to Jamaica 3 times a year, but split the stay on only one visit because I’m hooked on Portland. Since it’s just me, I travel the Portland/Negril course economically. And although I like taking the Knutsford bus, I would LOVE to view that route from a plane just once. So if you have the opportunity to fly between the two parishes, go for it.
Bourdain’s show was nice, but trust me, it only scratched the surface of what Portland is about and the gems that are found there.
Acre after acre…mile after mile…Portland is visually stimulating. I just returned from my 9th visit there and was introduced to two new amazing sites that I will share in an up coming trip report. I know when I return again, my senses will be dazzled by more new discoveries. If you like exploring Jamaica, then you will definitely enjoy Portland.
if i split my stays, i always do portland first and negril last. portland's landscape is different and tourism spread apart so it works to be in negril at the end and just relax . . .Quote:
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I split my stay often have done Negril first then Portland and also the other way around. It makes more sense to do Negril at the end because of the travel time back to the airport. I drive mostly but a cheap way could be Knutsford you would just need to plan your arrival time around their shuttle departure time. Portland is truly special and worth the hassle to get there total different vibe from Negril and very lush and just plain breath taking.
I will attempt a trip report very soon! Much love
AllI remember from the T.V. show is that while I realize that Michael Lee Chin has a reputation as a philanthropist, I could not help but think by the way he treated Anthony Bourdain, who was a GUEST in his Trident Hotel BTW, that he (Mr. Chin) is a bit of a jerk.
Spanky, we did just that in February. Go to the Port Antonio board section here for Irie Always' (IA) trip report. I think she called "We Did It". We were in Negril for a week, and went to Mobay to meet Irie Always and her Hubby when they landed and then we headed up to Porty for 3 days. Wish we had had longer. It's absolutely beautiful. More jungly, more rain. Not the long beach you're used to in Negril, but more smaller beaches and bay type beaches. The people are ... well, Jamaican - warm, and friendly, but in PA they seem almost shy. Lovely, lovely people! The water is considerably rougher (people surf there! Not like Waikiki surfing, but surfing nonetheless).
You will need a car or a driver. It's not as populous as Negril and Mobay, and taxis are fewer and far between. And you need them! Attractions and activities are many, but far between! We went with a couple who have been friends with for years IA and happen to be tour operators. They don't usually go to that area and were on a fact finding "maybe we'll add this to our list" trip with us. The roads in Negril, BTW, are like fine German or American superhighways compared to PA! Yeesh!
We planned our trip well - made a list of what we wanted to see, mapped it out, went to furthest point and worked our way back. Worked well. If you want more info, PM me. We'd be happy to share our experiences!
It was well worth the trip. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
My one item I would say to pack? Water shoes!
Dude! (Post edited due to libel laws) He wants to take the coastline and build exclusive $2,500 a night villas! It's a terrible idea! One of the locals told us that PA is still the playground of the rich and famous, and they don't want their piece of paradise ruined in that manner, and quietly and richly see that it doesn't happen ... thus far!Quote:
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