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I was just on the Ochi board, but didn't see what I was looking for. My boss is planning on surprising his wife for their 25th annivesary with a trip to Jamaica. They are planning on going all inclusive, and his wife isn't really big into water stuff but he is. They are looking at the couples resorts, both in Negril and Ocho Rios and was wondereing what there is to do off property on that side of the island?
Dunns,Mystic Mountain,go through Fern Gully,Go up in da hills and check out Walkers Wood Spices,Go Bob's resting place.Take a day trip to Blue Mountains.Theres Rose Hall,to check out the Annie Palmer masion.Theres Glistling waters.Theres lot to do on that side.
and take a day trip to Negril...then he'll be hooked. Thats what happened to us 20 years ago.
Really you did an excursion that way. Wow geez I hate that drive,I used to slpit my trips 1 week in each local but haven't in about a year or so. I keep swearing i am going to fly between on one of the props or a heli or something but just haven't won the lottery yet so I stay on whichever side my friend is working now and don't venture between.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thatswhatshesaid
I personally would say there are a lot more excursions to do out of Ochi ( because of the ship port I think) than Negril but Negril you can have a whole new adventure by walking 20 feet down the beach every couple hours so it is a day of excursions in itself.
The RIU in Ochi is a lot nicer than Negril, with a better beach and lots of water excursions right off there own beach a nice location for couples.
Jamaica as an island is awesome and Ochi and Negril are nothing at all alike but you can get the best of both worlds in one island. Negril is more for the wanderer where you find or make your own party, where as Ochi is more structured take an organized tour off your resort kind of thing not really a take to the roads for a day on foot. Ochi I think is best for first time travelers because I do not think the constant hustle occurs there or atleast I have never seen it nearly what Negril has, others feel differently than myself on this. So once someone gets a love for the island by staying inside their resort and leaving in organized activities you then work them over to Negril where it is a make your own vacay and their love for the land over shadows some of the grief of the hustle.
The Jewel has an awesome deal on Groupon today. 1169 for 6 nights for 2.
Thanks for the advice/suggestions! We have been staying in Negril for the last 14 years, and he's looking at both the Couples properties and the Sandals resort there too. He was wanting information on Ochi area and I haven't a clue. Maybe one of these days I'll get over my sand gravity and make it to the north coast! :-)
If you want a nice, quiet and romantic non-AI near ochi I would suggest High Hope Estate....check it out you won't be disappointed
We stayed at Chrisanns Beach resort,a little outside Ochie going toward PA
We went to Ochi in June and I much prefer Negril. (as do my husband & 2 sons) We all wanted to take a day trip to Negril, but it didn't work out.
Anyway, if you are ok taking tours and paying tour prices then there would be a lot to do in Ochi.
We prefer just doing our own thing and walking and seeing local places, and for that, I would recommend Negril. I think being off resort in Negril is much better than Ochi. We prefer to stay non-AI. When we bring the boys back it'll definitely be to Negril.
Negril over Ochie,I agree on that.But there is not as much hustle in Ochie.We split our trips up.We ususlly go up in da hills visit a very dear fren of ours and go hang out with the kids and parnets in da river with likkle water falls.Checking out the likkle kids home made spear guns.(made for the crayfish hunting)
Glistening Waters:
http://glisteningwaters.com/
Martha Brae River Rafting:
http://www.jamaicarafting.com/
Blue Mountain Bike Tours: They drive you up the mountain, you ride the bikes down.
http://www.bmtoursja.com/home.html
Golden Eye Beach and Hotel. Where Ian Fleming wrote several of his James Bond novels.
http://www.goldeneye.com/site/
Stayed at Couples Ocho Rios 12 years ago and it was excellent. Stayed at Couples Swept Away and Couples Negril as well. Swept Away in Negril was my favorite of the three, but this was back in the 90's.
If your Boss is a golfer, he might prefer Sandals Grand Riviera. I haven't been, but several Golfers recommend the resort.
Enjoy,
VVHT
Okay folks,
Comparing Ochi to Negril is like comparing oranges to grapes; they are totally different with different vibes. What I like about Ochi is that is is a good "jumping-off-point" to visit many other spots on the island. Your boss and wife would appreciate a day trip into Port Antonio and Port Maria from Ochi. Tell your boss that if they do decide to visit Ochi, they MUST do a trip into the Port Antonio area; a trip that's never forgotten. They can also raft the Rio Grande River there as well. If you need additional info on the area, just let me know.