WE DID IT!! We just pushed the button!! We're going back to Jamaica!

Sorry for being M.I.A. these past few weeks. We lost a friend very close to us and we have been grieving this loss.

Thank you everyone that has reached out to offer their condolences, it meant a lot to us...

For a while I lost all interest in traveling to Negril... in doing anything really...I was just shuffling to work like a zombie, going through the motions and then curling up in bed to sleep as soon as I returned home... I was in a bad shape....

Yesterday, we realized more than ever that we really need to take this trip to Negril in April for our 10 year wedding anniversary. We're hoping that some time together in Jamaica will help us heal....

As luck would have it, we received an email notification this afternoon about a significant drop in ticket prices. So...after work we marched to the bank with our “iriebox”, deposited all the money we've been saving over the past months and then we actually did it! We pushed the button!! Our day has finally come!

FYI: For anyone planning a trip to Negril in April, NOW is the time to get that flight. 7-6 weeks before really IS “the sweet spot”. Sign up for email notifications from Yapta, Bing, Kayak and then keep a close eye on your inbox. Have your trigger finger ready because only a limited amount of seats will be available for that discounted price. Just grab it!

It's official, we're flying into Jamaica on April 19th and we're staying for 12 days!

12 DAYS!!!!!! – A dream come true! I have to pinch myself because I don't believe this is really happening! We've never stayed more than six nights – So this is really like 2 trips in 1 for us!

We decided life is too short and we're going to stretch this trip out. Make it really count. Plus we're planning on starting a family soon, so this will be our last trip ….for quite a while....

Can you imagine how long it would take us to write a trip report after a 12 day trip?? Probably a few years...at the rate we've been going. (Which reminds me...we haven't even finished our last one yet. So we'll post the rest of that trip report soon.)

We look forward to meeting some new boardies on this reach! Marley, Ralonzo, Booger, Brasi...everyone! We can't wait to see you! We're so excited about the boardie bus trip to YS falls and Pelican Bar!

PattySather and Joe Trinidad– Markus is already practicing his “manly man” poses:)

Negril here we come! Still can't believe it!

Just set up my countdown ticker (best feeling in the world!)
49 days to go!!

We just popped open two Red Stripes! It's officially time to do the happy dance....

http://youtu.be/yJvmeIbKbNo

We'll see you all in Jamaica!!:D

-Daisy & Markus

Nice work you two. We just happen to fly in on April 19th as well after a redeye leaving So Cal on April 18th. Seastar soon come. Wait a minute, you guys book your room yet? Still some availability at Catcha and Seastar during those dates. And glad to see you back. I am here reeling after losing a friend on Saturday. She was only 36.

I am so incredibly overjoyed to hear this!!! I only wish that I would be there during that time. I would love so much to meet everyone in person.
Congrats guys on living life to the fullest and pushing that button!!!

Booger - I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My bestfriend was 33 and I still haven't fully digested this loss. I go from feeling numb to feeling overcome by grief. My chest tightens and I feel like I can't breathe. I'm so sorry you're going through this too... I wish I had the right words, all I can say is that I understand what you're going through...This is still really hard to write about..

To answer your question: Yes, I have Seastar booked for a few days (we'll be there at the same time) and I have the Pisces cottage booked for the last few days of our trip. (the grand finale). Now I just need to figure out where we are going to stay for our actual anniversary (4/20) and I need to find an affordable place on the beach for the middle stretch of our trip...

Do you have all your rooms booked already?

Iriesistah - Thank you so much! We're so excited! I wish we could meet you too, we'll definitely make the most of every moment of this trip and embrace this experience to the fullest. It's a dream come true for us!:D

I'm excited for you and your upcoming trip too! I hope you have the most wonderful time in Negril!

Good for you and the hubby!! Liked staying in the Pisces room. Enjoy...

Thanks Pretty40! I'm excited about staying at the Pisces! It looks so cozy, romantic, and I like the open shower
I've heard complaints about the street noise, since it's kind of far back in the property. I'm sure it wont be a problem for us, did it bother you at all? Could you see a bit of the ocean from the balcony?:)

I'm a city girl, so noise is a part of my life. The only noise I remember hearing was a horn from someone's car pulling up by the office. Pisces is right in front across from the office. The shower is awesome. I am sure you will have no complaints!!

Great to hear you've booked a trip, and a longer one too. Glad you have something to look forward to. 12 days will be so nice. Don't forget to get some water shoes. They come in handy.

Thanks Pretty 40! I'm sure I wont have any complaints! I'm a city girl too!

Angel - thanks so much! It's nice having something to look forward to. I can't even imagine what it will be like to experience 12 days in Jamaica. The minute we pushed that button, I felt genuinely happy. It's a welcome change to the dark emotions I've been feeling over the past few weeks. We really need to take this trip.

...and yeah, I have to remember to pack water shoes this time. lol! :DThank you for reminding me!- In fact, I'm going to order some on Amazon.com right now!

So happy for you guys! Wait till marley9808 sees this post she's going to be so thrilled.

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Originally Posted by clarity

it's official, we're flying into jamaica on april 19th and we're staying for 12 days!

12 days!!!!!! – a dream come true! I have to pinch myself because i don't believe this is really happening! We've never stayed more than six nights – so this is really like 2 trips in 1 for us!

We'll see you all in jamaica!!:d

-daisy & markus

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bounce bounce!!!!! :D

You will come back energized and a healing will take place in Ja.
Best thing you could do for yourself n hubbie

Congrats! I know how exciting it is to push that button ;)

You are definitely making me rethink my cliffs hotel now, Xtabi or Catcha? Hehe!

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Originally Posted by Marie

So happy for you guys! Wait till marley9808 sees this post she's going to be so thrilled.

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You are right about that!
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

You know yesterday I saw all of the alarms going out about the ticket drops and I was going to email you, but I thought twice and instead I just sent irie mail.....which was my positive irie thoughts sent out to the universe in hope you two would receive them! It worked!!!!!!!!!!!
This makes me so happy I could almost cry!
I woke up this morning not feeling so great, nothing really wrong just sort of tired and dragging and not so excited about getting up and starting my day. Plus March 1st is typically a sad day for me so sometimes it weighs heavy on my heart.
I sat down with my coffee (my normal morning ritual) and logged on.....this post was at the top and an immediate smile came to my face! This has made my day!
I am so thrilled for you two, I can't wait to finally meet you in person. I can't wait for you both to celebrate your milestone in Jamaica. I can't wait to see how happy you both will be after a 12 day stay! I can't wait to see your reactions to Ys Falls and Pelican Bar
I just CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!

Sending you both big hugs, and happy dances!
This is A W E S O M E!

Yay! Congratulations! I'm happy for you, but sad for you too because I know you're sad and grieving. So sorry for your loss. You definitely need this trip. Also, have a feeling, even after you have kids, that you will still find a way to get back to Jamaica. Like the rest of us, you will have the incessant longing and need to go.

Wonderful, you will be able to attend the boardie bash. Looking foward to meeting you two.

I'm soooooo happy for you two! Remember when I told you I'd cry if I had to leave after 6 days? Now you can look forward to 12 days and really RELAX!

So great! Congrats!

GOOD GOOD!!

Everything here is in good shape and waiting for your arrival - saw Rob the other day and did your book :>)

Have a great time when you guys are down here - (I know you will)

K3

Clarity & Markus, glad to hear you are getting your groove back so to speak :-)
12 days will be a great trip...wish I could do that this year but we have other things
in the works. We will be arriving on 4/28 in the afternoon, it would be nice to
meet you guys before you have to pack up and fly home.
Maybe we could work something out...

We wanted to stay in Pisces for the last few day of our next trip but it got booked before we could settle on dates :( Now were looking for an alternative but may just end up staying at the Blue Cave for the entire 10 days.

Good hear you two will be getting another trip in before you start your family. Enjoy!

Clarity congrats!!! I'm so sad for your loss and really hope you're time with Marcus in JA will be exactly what you need to reflect, remember and heal.

Bless up! I just got booked too, so excited....we'll be at catcha but probably not the same dates you will. Sure we'll run into eachother. SEE YOU IN JaMAIca!

That is GREAT news...I can't wait to meet you while I'm there!!

Sooooooooooooo this means you all will be at the Boardie Bash!!??

Luvs---
Yes they will be at the Boardie Bash AND on the Boardie day trip!

Woo Hoo :)

I finally get to meet Daisy and Markus. I don't get to stay as long (now I wish there was some way I could but refuse to pay the prices to change my ticket). I tried to wait for the sweet spot but it never came for me. The message I got today was the price went up $57. Glad I got it when I did! Still kicking myself for not getting it sooner.

Clarity - I know how you are feeling. After I lost my Mum, I booked and was in Negril two weeks later. I needed the peace and calm I find there. It is a wonderful place to heal. Perhaps we will meet since I will be there too.

Booking a trip back to Negril can certainly help cure a funk/depression.

We lost our son-in-law a few months after we brought he and our daughter there. Like you, just couldn't get moving in life for awhile after that. Since we received the news of his death the first day my husband and I landed back in Jamaica, we weren't sure if Negril would hold that same spark for us.

However, we returned 6 months later and the trip was magical. We sent a letter off into the ocean that our daughter wrote to him from his favorite spot on the cliffs. Saw the 100's of starfish off Citronella he saw on our trip there together. We left Negril re-energized and with a new love for the special place it is. And have returned since then.

This trip is just what you needed. Hope it's as magical as ours was.

Audrey

Thanks Everyone!! :D

Marley - I know! I'm so excited!! I woke up so happy this morning, despite the pounding headache from celebrating a little too much with Markus last night. lol! Thanks for sending all the irie vibes! It worked!

Spottycatz,Brasi,TIZZY, Jim-Donna, Lorax2, Luvsdaisland, Delta, SLP - We look forward to meeting you guys! We'll be on the boardie bus trip, boardie bash, and Seastar both Saturday nights. (21st & 28th) So I'm sure all of our paths will cross at some point! Can't wait!

K3 - Yay! Thank you for signing my book! :cool: When I told Rob that I'd be back to pick it up in April, I didn't really think that would happen. It was just a dream, wishful thinking... but now we're actually doing it! We're going back!

Aud-A-Sea - I'm sorry to hear about your son in law, That sounds like such a magical and healing trip. I hope our trip will also help us heal and re-energize us.
Thank you... :o

I'm so happy that you've decided to take another trip! You will really enjoy being there for the boardie bash - I've been lucky enough to attend several of them, and have met so many great people, and it's so much fun to put faces to the names on the board & chats. Wish I could be there in April to meet you, but it's not in the cards until the summer for me. Enjoy!! :cool:

Good for you Clarity and Marcus- I went to Jam. after my Brothers untimely passing-just to get away,a change of venue and some time to meditate in a beautiful place...

April is one of my favorite times to go-less people,awesome weather....

and somehow I still see you two going to Jam-with the likkle ones in tow.......:rolleyes: