Am I going to miss the beach?

I have a problem...I overthink things too much! Our next reach, we are splitting our stay up for the first time, seven nights on the beach and three nights on the cliffs at Xtabi. I am worried that I am going to miss the beach too much. Has anyone else been a diehard beach fan and still loved staying on the cliffs? Husband is no help whatsoever! He just says, "I don't care, it's up to you!"

It's not too late to book the last three nights on the beach. I have always wanted to try out the cliffs, however. Opinions from anyone who felt similarly?

You current plans are good, and next year maybe you'll skip the beach altogether.. Besides ,most cliff hotels will take you to the beach if you desire

I had the exact opposite thoughts on my last trip, as i booked Seasplash for all 8 nights and prefer to stay on the westend. Dont worry, I was ok although I missed stopping at a lot of my regular spots on the westend.

twf73, not to worry!! You are going to just LOVE the vibes on the cliffs. You will not miss the beach, because the water is still right by you, making a sweet rythmic(sp) sound as it slaps the island. A sweet way to end the day, and start the day. Also the chances of seeing dolphins. ENJOY and RELAX!~~
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We'd always had stays on the beach and then circumstances meant that on one visit, we moved to Blue Cave Castle, heaven!!! We then went back to BCC for our next trip and then back to Rondel on the beach for our last. So this time we're splitting, 5 days at Citronella and then 9 at Idle Awhile. Cliffs and beach are both brilliant in their own way. You're doing the right thing.:)

Beach is only 10 minutes away by taxi plus you are already staying on the beach so you aren't going to miss much.

I had always stayed on the beach, but last reach, after reading reviews here, and visiting the West End previously for dinner/drinking, I did 10 days on the cliffs, and 2 in Belmont (in the country) in between. (As in: 5 days @ Seastar, then 2 in Belmont, and back to Negril for 4 days @ a cliff hotel I won't name).

Honestly, I missed the beach a little....(Belmont had a nice one so I was set when I was there) but while in Negril I went to 7 mile for a day and chilled at Country Country for lunch and drinks and more drinks and...had a BLAST.

I don't think I'll ever stay all beach or all cliff again...I like the mix. If I had to chose ONE...I'd go cliff...and just visit the beach when I want to. (April reach I am doing 3 Seastar, 2-3 Belmont, 5-7 White Sands).

You are going to adore the West End. It's so different. I think you are making a great choice to try it.

Xtabi is amazing...have fun!

...I overthink a lot too... :rolleyes:

I just returned, split my stay between Wild Parrot on the beach, and Blue Cave Castle on the cliffs. It really worked out well. My beach days were full of activity, walking the beach alot, stopping and seeing old friend, shopping, eating out, swimming, etc. I moved to BCC for the last 2 days and just chilled, relaxed on the veranda, took a few naps. It was a great wind-down before returning home.

I'm not sure it's possible to regret a stay at Xtabi. The general rule of thumb is you regret NOT staying longer at Xtabi. Go. Live. Love. :)

Forgot to mention...I am a diehard beach fan...but...the cliffs are beautiful. Great for snorkelling too, take a set with you if you can. Xtabi is lovely, I dont think you will regret it.

I've never stayed at a hotel on the cliffs but when i was there for the summer i stayed with my grandmother on the cliffs and i didn't miss the beach at all..and i consider myself to be a beach girl... the vibe on the cliffs is very different than on the beach..its just relaxed and very chill.. its beautiful..

i was there for 2 months and i went to the beach like 5 times... i mostly just walked around the cliffs..

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Ok, I feel relieved! Thanks for all the input. I'm going to leave things as they are and just enjoy the experience!

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Originally Posted by tfw73

I have a problem...I overthink things too much! Our next reach, we are splitting our stay up for the first time, seven nights on the beach and three nights on the cliffs at Xtabi. I am worried that I am going to miss the beach too much. Has anyone else been a diehard beach fan and still loved staying on the cliffs? Husband is no help whatsoever! He just says, "I don't care, it's up to you!"

It's not too late to book the last three nights on the beach. I have always wanted to try out the cliffs, however. Opinions from anyone who felt similarly?

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No worries hon! If you get serious beach withdrawals you all just come visit us at CC! I'm kinda jealous of your plans! It never occurred to me to split our trip between the beach and the cliffs. We will have to try that someday. I'm hoping to spend a lot more time on the cliffs this trip, everyone makes it sound chill and amazing. I know your going to have a great time, your in going to be in Negril!

It all depends on what you are looking for. I used to be a beach bum, but stayed on the cliffs and now I only go to the beach for a day of action if that's what I'm looking for at the time then I head back to the cliffs to less hassel. I love the cliffs peace.
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Well you know y'all are going to have to come hang with us at Xtabi! :)

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Well you know y'all are going to have to come hang with us at Xtabi! :)

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Oh Hells yes we are! Looking forward to it!

I'm doing my first cliff stay in a few weeks. I originally planned on doing 7 nights on the cliffs then booking the last 2 nights back on the beach, but the more I thought about packing up and moving everything for just a few days I decided to just do the whole 9 days on the cliffs...I'll let you know how it goes!

me too r-gal. i can't do split stays - once i'm unpacked i never wanna even SEE the suitcase again until i have to leave. i do stay on the cliffs from time to time as well, and while it's lovely, i DO seriously miss being right on the sand. From now on it's back to the beach for me and i'll visit the cliffs, instead of the other way around.

tfw73, i think it's eminently worth it to check it out up there though; the beach is still right there, only a few minutes away. and you might really enjoy the wonderful laidback cliff vibes too - you won't know til you try it, so i'd say go for it!

We just returned a couple weeks ago from our first split stay 3 days at Rock House and 7 days at Coco, I really enjoyed the west end vibe and snorkeling right off the resort was really nice, also lots of great places to eat and drink on the west end, the Beach is also really nice and good for people watching and I really enjoy walking the beach. After staying on the beach for 10 or more trips in the last 20 years it was a nice change to split it up. I think next year maybe 50/50 split would be nice and a couple more days maybe extend the stay to12 days, It's never long enough and goes way to fast. only 340 some odd days to get back!

I don't think you will regret your decision. It's good to mix it up once in a while. I started out doing the exact same thing...but WARNING....you just might get hooked on the cliffs!! It's happened to many of us. This trip, we were there 3 weeks and it was 2 weeks into our vacation when I realized my feet hadn't touched the sand!!!

Don't worry yourself, the beach is only a route taxi ride away!!! Enjoy your stay and don't forget to let us know how you liked it! :)

We stayed on the beach on our first 7 trips and last year and this year split our stay like you are planning (about a week on the beach and 2-3 days at BCC).

Nothing against the cliffs except we get really bored during the day and we both agreed that going forward we'll stick to staying on the beach, we just enjoy the goings on that are the beach. The good thing about Negril is it's real easy to get to the beach from the cliffs.