Newbie to the Negril Forum :)

Hi!

I have been reading many of the posts on here and you guys are a super cool bunch!

I am going on my 3rd trip to Jamaica, July 18 - 25th, with my home-girl, Liz (her 2nd time), and was wondering where the best place was to stay? I did AIs twice and talked her out of it this time since we spent the last vaca ruminating over the fact we are basically paying a crap load of money to sun our boobies and eat breakfast (we barely even drink!). I have family out there in case of emergency and a family friend I hang out with, so finding untouristy things to do is not the problem. We are having problems trying to decide on a place and she is letting me have the final say (I am the type that constantly second guesses these types of things. I swear this is a trap).

I want to stay on the cliffs for at least half of my stay and maybe somewhere on the beach the last 2 - 3 nights. We have checked out Catcha Falling Star (I read Clarity/Hubby Man/Jamar's reviews), Rockhouse, Blue Cave Castle, and Home Sweet Home for stays on the Cliffs and Sandy Haven, maybe Merril's or Yellow tail if we stay on the beach for a few days. We aren't really against staying at the cliffs the whole time. Liz is just worried that our klutzy asses may not make it back in one piece with the whole jumping off cliffs and climbing wet steps. I have no fear, but then, I have had 3 knee surgeries in under 10 years, so maybe I should...

Please feel free to offer any advice on where to stay. Oh and how do I post a profile pic? I hate looking like some odd, faceless, shapeless thingie :)


Happy Sunday!

A few years old. Mid beach. Studios have little kitchenette. $10.00 breakfast on property. Very Mediterranean, each room has patio, 20 some rooms, steps from water, nice neighbors - Tony's - Niah - Mason the carver - Boar Bar - Rondel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB4uDVmBozk

Meant to say Video is a few years old.

Can't go wrong with Catcha... Haven't been yet, but I have no doubt (and I usually doubt everything) that I am staying at the place I am supposed to be!!! Good luck!

Catcha Falling Star....hands down, no question!
Once you stay there, you won't ever want to stay anywhere else!

we split between seastar and seasplash as i tell people who ask which do you like best cliffs or beach, Both! You sure get the personal touch at both Seasplash and Seastar. My friend stays at Wild Parrot, and we hung out there, it has good vibe and beach too. Cheers!

There is no sand in front of Mariposa for laying out on a chair. Eroded up to the very front of the restaurant.

Judging by your list it's mostly going to come down to price, amenities, location and availability.

A long list of strange events (hmmmmm, imagine that...) took me to Catcha Falling Star for the last two night of this past reach. Been there before and loved it but never stayed. Now I've stayed. Now I'm trying to figure out if I can ever stay anywhere else. There are great places in Negril and your list for the cliffs is good. I would also add Xtabi as it has a wide range of accommodations, incredible location and great staff. Having said that, if your budget fits Catcha and they have an available room, GO, you'll never regret it.

Yes!!!! I converted another! lol
I am going to stop now, otherwise I will never be able to get a room at my home again! LMAO

Catcha Rocks!

So I should officially start telling people - "Catcha? meh..." :D

Hahahahaha.....maybe! Just kidding...I wouldn't fool anyone....I am a walking advertisment for that place (my home)
Mauvette told me they are building a new room in September so every room on the property will be 50% off during the construction. She also said since I am their #1 marketing street team that Raul and I should come back to be the first people to stay in the new room (it will be two story, but I think it is actually 2 rooms). Anyways, I told her that it sounded like a no brainer to me....wonder if my job will agree?!?!?!
LOL

Marley - at this rate, they just oughta give you a room in exchange for all the marketing & advertising you have done... :)

SweetSue.....I agree :)

But I have done such a good job, they don't have any free rooms to give me! LOL

Marley helped me with my decision.....

I'd probably be stuck in an AI somewhere if it weren't for the great peeps on this board!

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Marley helped me with my decision.....

I'd probably be stuck in an AI somewhere if it weren't for the great peeps on this board!

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Are you going to stay in the upstairs suite or Sagi? Saw Sweetness's room on Saturday, the upstairs one you're considering, and the view is amazing.

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Are you going to stay in the upstairs suite or Sagi?

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We are in Venus... Sweetness's room, right? We originally had Libra, but had to change our week and Libra nor Sagi was open. We probably won't ever get to spend this kind of money again.... thank you tax return... so we are doing it up right! Plus it is our first trip together without children. I've seen pics, but I can imagine the real thing is going to blow me away!

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I've seen pics, but I can imagine the real thing is going to blow me away!

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That is the truth. A Smiling, Happy, Weak-kneed, Uncontrollable Laughing kind of blown away!

I just can't wait. I had a birthday friday, and I am normally a big kid during my birthday week and day, but I am so immersed in this trip I KINDA could've cared less. I just can't believe it's almost here.... just 4 more paydays!

Sorry Lukie... Obviously our excitement for Catcha sort of takes over. You won't go wrong with staying there if you choose it! My husband and I just looked and looked and looked, and as soon as we saw Catcha HE said "That's it... that's where I want to stay!" and I knew we were golden pony boy! We went with our heart.

Yep! Venus....that is where Sweetness just stayed. I took photos from the balcony and a full video of the room, but we all pretty much agreed that your choice of that room is the right one! You are going to definitely be blown away!!!!!

The biggest grin possible.... My husband just said, he was thinking about how all I talk ab is this trip and wondering what he is going to do when we get home b/c I won't have anything to look forward to. So I said, a December trip! :D

:)


You are so advanced grasshopper!

I have great teachers!!!!

All I can say is Catcha Falling Star is a class act. You cannot go wrong there...accept that when it's time to leave you will cry like a little baby.

So that's my vote

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All I can say is Catcha Falling Star is a class act. You cannot go wrong there...accept that when it's time to leave you will cry like a little baby.

So that's my vote

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I cried like tall, thin, old man. It was embarrassing until I looked around and saw all the sobbing little babies...

I always cry to leave my home, but this time I cried more because I was leaving my family too