My 81 year old Mom actually wants me to take her to Jamaica after all these years! Now that she is single, she wants to travel. She is a bit frail, so I am wondering what would be best..as much as I don't like all inclusives, I am thinking that may be the way to go as I can't see her hopping in and out of cabs going to the west end with me for dinner at my favorite local places. And I think a huge all inclusive might be overwhelming. any thoughts?? Thanks so much!
M.Lisa
I just brought my 77 year old mother to Negril. She wanted to see where my husband and I always go so off we went to Nirvana ( on the beach). She was able to walk around the gardens and use the beach as well. She has walking poles that help with her balance. I know cottage #5 is wheelchair accessible if your mom needs a wheelchair. My mother only needed a chair while we travelled through the airports. Everywhere we went the locals fawned over her. We were up on the west end a couple of times. She climbed in and out of cabs with me. We went shopping at the HiLo twice. She made out just fine.
And by using the wheelchair access in the MoBay airport, we didn't have to wait in long lineups at immigration or customs. They have a special aisle just for wheelchairs and one person can accompany the wheelchair guest. So we moved quickly arriving and departing.
I thought initially a small AI, as much as I dislike them, but Nirvana was just perfect. PM me if you have any questions
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Point Village. Nice little gated community with 24-7 security. Walking path around the property that is walker/ cane friendly. Most importantly, quiet. Far removed from road noise, no dogs barking, just the sound of the tree frogs and the waves. These are private suites so she'll have a kitchenette for coffee or tea in the morning. She might even like to have some Jamaican cook come in and cook for the whole family. Just look into getting a ground floor suite.
Originally Posted by Lady Jane
This is was my exact thought as well. They have a relatively flat property and the cottages have a full kitchen in case Mom wants to cook. The only cottage to have AC is cottage 1, so depending on what time of year you go this might be important. My Mom 62 year old Mom stayed with us at Nirvana and loved the property.
I think the smaller the property; the better. The A.I.'s cover a lot of ground and it may be more difficult to get around.
Compact may be better.
Perhaps Grand Pineapple if mama don't feel to cook, and likes music (live and DJ shows around there). Seastar for cliffs, unless she wants an ocean view
Seastar also has a special needs ground floor unit with roll in or walk in shower and all the special bars etc.
Charela and Coco la Palm can work too --- i say put mom in the middle of 7-mile beach and let her watch "the antics"
i would also say nirvana. easy to get around and you can get the ladies to cook dinner for you.
My Mom 84, her sister 85 and their aunt (89) on a walker stays at Treehouse. On the age note, 62 in NOT old lol.
We have ramps, a wheelchair if needed and will serve you room service if stairs are a challenge. Breakfast is included, also our gardens are pretty amazing. Gentle yoga is also offered.
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