Long overdue pictures + a few Q's for the next trip :)

[Ohio_Buckeye_1]

1. You're right, I've also found it's hard to find out ahead of time what entertainment will be available in Negril. Seems like the only place that does a good job promoting their concerts in advance is Negril Escape - but they are winter. The closest thing I've found, so far, is the "Negril Event & Nightlife" facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...0576472638955/

2. It doesn't involve food, but a tour I really enjoyed was of Accompong - maroon town that was center of Jamaica fighting for it's Independence. Besides learning the history, the trip up into the cockpit country is very scenic. And it's near enough to YS Falls or Appleton Rum factory, you can do a combo trip.

4. Clive's Transport is $20 each way for a "shared" transfer, which many times turns out being a solo ride.
Even if shared, it's usually such a small group that you get to your hotel with little delay - if that is your concern.
They will stop along the way for a food/drink/bathroom pit stop, if desired.
Very reliable with great vehicles and friendly, safe drivers.
http://www.clivestransportservicejam...ransfers_1.htm

[Ras Walleye]

Very early on I had a few co-workers that questioned why it was always Jamaica. After I told them I wasn't going on vacation, I was going home they quit asking. Several even came down for our wedding. Now, when I have a trip coming up there are 3 or 4 that ask me at least once a week "how many days?"

[negrilaholic]

Love the pics, they are really nice. My favorite is the one with the sea and the glass bottom boat.

And never mind the haters, they need something to do, so they hate, it's just what they do.

[MissNegril]

I feel very excited about my trip, but the excitement isn't shared by everyone [{WARNING - rant coming on}], some of my colleagues have made comments like 'Jamaica? Again?Why?Why not go somewhere else?' -


Thanks for negril.com, it's such a lovely website! Jah know star!

xxx

The heck with your coworkers and it's none of their business, nobody should rain down on your parade.
People judge things by what they know and I'd just tell them you were heading out of town for a little R&R and leave it at that.
It can cause problems with coworkers and HR when your personal life comes into the workplace.
Loose Lips, Sinks Ships.......

[Sweets]

@Yetta Thanks and December will be here before you know it!

@Suzengrace - I agree - that's the approach I'm taking moving forward

@Ohiobuckeye - Thank you so much! I'll definately look into all three suggestions!

@RassWalley - I agree, it does feel like coming home

@Negrilaholic - lol@haters! You are too right - thanks for the feedback on the pictures

@Missnegril - Loose Lips-Sinks Ships - never heard that expression but it's so true and I hear what you're saying

Thanks everyone for feedback, advise, enthusiasm and love, exactly what I needed!

[jasperpso]

Touristy stuff I like to do.

Snorkelling, it gets you out for s nice boat ride with panoramic sea views of the island, and even if you don't see any rare fish, is allot if fun..

The Bob Marley museum is a all day trip, but is allotbif fun, and you can stop any number of places for great food around the island..

Zipline tours are fun, as well as the atv tours.. I did the chukka atv tour in mobay a while back, on mt. Zion. There is a school and village on top of the mountain.. visited with the locals.. very fun..

Pelican bar is interesting tour.. a bar in the middle of the sea made from drift wood.. I haven't been, but pics make me want to..

And, for the more adventurous, I always like to go to sav la mar to shop and eat.. Friday night it is hoppin. Great deals on clothes, shoes, anything you might be looking for that negril might not have..

Or just rent a scooter and explore..

There's a few anyways.. hope it helps, I am not going till February, but am already stoked

[jasperpso]

Places I require to eat from on my stays

Sweet spice
Sharks -west end rd near Alices but better
The rockhouse, not to be confused with pushcart, both good but Rockhouse is unbelievable.. median $$ around 15us
Ericas cafe - west end rd
And for jerk stands, there are allot of excellent guys cooking daily, but I declare my favorite to be blue dandy.. he usually sets up.on the beach rd in the early afternoon, often near travellers bch.. cabbies know who he is, just ask if you can't find him.

[Sweets]

I love Sweet spice jasperpso! I've been really curious about Rockhouse, if it's around US$15 it's a bargain, I've seen pictures and it looks lovely, always assumed it was quite expensive - maybe I'll give it ago this time around

[jasperpso]

I love Sweet spice jasperpso! I've been really curious about Rockhouse, if it's around US$15 it's a bargain, I've seen pictures and it looks lovely, always assumed it was quite expensive - maybe I'll give it ago this time around

Yes, very affordable by US standards.. don't be afraid, I order the beef teneerloin sometimes, which may be the highest priced item they have, for under 20$ US.. always top excellent and tender..