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We are staying on the beach.....it's where the kids like to be! But I am wondering about the possibility of hanging on the cliffs for a change of scenery for a day. Where do people go to hang out, swim/snorkel, thinkgs/places to see, caves, etc? Can we just go to a place like Xtabi or Rockhouse or something and just set up for the day (of course we would order food/drinks)? Where or what do you all recommend?
I hear xtabi is perfect for that sorta thing.. And maybe blue cave castle
Xtabi is perfect,they have the caves,food,drinks,good snorkeling. You will love it.
Xtabi is what you are looking for.
Try the conch burger...
Depending on the age of your kids, you will have to keep a close eye on them, on the cliffs. I may be stating the obvious, but the water is deep, the steps are tricky and there is not always a protective railing along the edge of the cliff. In addition there are no lifeguards.
That said, have fun!
Jackie and I chilled at xtabi for a few hours. I tripped up the steps from the caves. Had a nice cut on my them and some nice cuts on my toes. Here I was insisting that Jackie "Be careful, you don't want to be THAT person"
Escape is a nice relaxing place to hang on the cliffs and spot for the kids to swim. Have a pool and cliffs you could use... They love the visitors and the business they bring. Plenty of room with shade, sun, food, drink and of course the sea and cliffs...
As mentioned above, Escape is for strong swimmers..... Xtabi perhaps a bit easier in and out of water... Both good choices and welcome your business....
As others have said Xtabi is a great place to go...
That being said...every time we have been there we have seen someone slip on the cave stairs, us included...please be careful :-)
Go to Xtabi for breakfast. They have great little rolls and every breakfast was perfect. The water is calmer in the morning as well.
How old are the kids? If the cliffs/sea are too much for them, how about a different beach environment like Canoe? Its perfect for kids and families and you can snorkel right from the beach. It is a beach cottage on a private beach, and you family can be completely entertained, relaxed, snack, eat and drink for several hours.
Thanks everyone! The kids are almost 19 and 10 and they both love jumping at Rick's Cafe from the lower area. But Rick's is pretty expensive and busy when we have been there. I think we will definitely try going to Xtabi or Escape to check it out! :)
Leaving in 13 days and spending 16 days on the rock! :)
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Originally Posted by Lola
Lola the kids are almost 19 and 10. Where is Canoe?
Never go cliff jumping with a guy named Cliff.
Its just too many cliffs
mrsladyd, Canoe is on the west end road One Love Drive, just past the Negril Yacht Club, and before reaching Miyard.
Pee Wees up by Blue Cave Castle is is where mi goes snorkeling every morning......
easy in and out on da ladder.......great for all ages.....and you will have the place to yourselves...
dem serve one of the better breakfast around too.....
and that area of Pee Wees and Blue Cave Castle has the best snorkeling.....
cause it's a semi cove and calm compared to up by Xtabi etc.........
once you go around the point at Sam Sara the wata will have a chop to it........
best snorkeling is first thing in the mornning.......after 11AM it is not calm a lot of days
Cool Runnings, Marko
Escape has similar heights to jump compared to the lower level at Ricks.... Also the light house at escape is a fun jump/dive..... Escape will not be busy at all and more reasonable in price... They'll welcome your business.