Firefly - Inside tips and knowledge

[Oncedeported]

Hello everyone! Leaving soon for 10 days at firefly. Is there any inside tips? Anything I might not think of to bring etc. any help would be appreciated. My family is in great need of a stress free vacation. I have recently been cleared after a long 4 year of hospitals, medications and treatments. My wife has taken a new executive position that has had her working everyday including weekends for the last few months. Even Christmas day. And the kids have had to deal with all this as well. We need fun, relaxation, and sress relief. Lets here from some firefly regulars!

[Rambo]

Be nice, smile, remember your are a guest, not the "boss", and remember the average GOOD wage is 30-40 US a week, treat them generously..........

[tahrheel]

We have stayed at FF many times and are coming back in a few weeks. Clean, comfortable and friendly. If you need it and don't see it, ask. The staff is very accommodating.
Help us out; are you experienced Negril visitors or newbies? This will help us help you.

[shooter1]

I love the Firefly and you can always find me at the bar , with my friend Maxine. She is the best. The location is great on the beach. I always walk to Best in the West to get the Jerk and Sunbeach always has a bunch of great people there. Ziggy,Doc,Captain Kirk and Mikey are just some of the operators that can take you out on the water.That grape tree is the best spot to chill under throughout the day. I love it there.

[Oncedeported]

We have stayed at FF many times and are coming back in a few weeks. Clean, comfortable and friendly. If you need it and don't see it, ask. The staff is very accommodating.
Help us out; are you experienced Negril visitors or newbies? This will help us help you.

Thanks Tarheel. I lived in Jamaica for a year back in the early 90's. 3 months of that was Negril but haven't been back since. I am an experienced traveller though.
1 year in Jamaica
2 x 6 month stays backpacking \Mexico, Belize and Guatemala
3 weeks Honduras
3 weeks Costa Rica
1 month backpacking Europe

[MikeyNYC]

while these are not specific to firefly,
bring a insulated cup and/or beer cozy if you drink.
Bring bug spray and anti itch cream
Bring a beach towel.
Bring small bills for tips for the bartenders and for house keeping. But you can also run a tab and tip at the end, which I just found out last trip.
For two bucks, you can buy postcards in the office and they will stamp and mail it for you.
Buy juice from both of the guys that walk by. Flex and I forget the other guys name but he has papaya-mango that is delish. Give them the bottles back when you are done.
try the jerk pork form the guy that walks by with the aluminum box.
get coco bread and a piece of cheese from the bread guy that walks by. A great snack for $2.
Be careful if you swim out past the markers, don't get hit by a jet ski.
Not really my thing but some people bring inflatable rafts.
Small gifts for the bartenders/maids etc. By the end of the trip, you'll be friends with them and something besides money is nice.

[Oncedeported]

while these are not specific to firefly,
bring a insulated cup and/or beer cozy if you drink.
Bring bug spray and anti itch cream
Bring a beach towel.
Bring small bills for tips for the bartenders and for house keeping. But you can also run a tab and tip at the end, which I just found out last trip.
For two bucks, you can buy postcards in the office and they will stamp and mail it for you.
Buy juice from both of the guys that walk by. Flex and I forget the other guys name but he has papaya-mango that is delish. Give them the bottles back when you are done.
try the jerk pork form the guy that walks by with the aluminum box.
get coco bread and a piece of cheese from the bread guy that walks by. A great snack for $2.
Be careful if you swim out past the markers, don't get hit by a jet ski.
Not really my thing but some people bring inflatable rafts.
Small gifts for the bartenders/maids etc. By the end of the trip, you'll be friends with them and something besides money is nice.

Thanks Mikey the tips will b very helpful

[Eco]

IF you get an even numbered room (reverse for odd numbers)....pull your toilet handle out 1/8" and to the right 90 degrees, then out 1.25" and to the left 45 degrees...stand back as the wall moves back and the floor opens to the wonderful underground cave with an express railway to Cuba and beyond. While this sounds like complete BS and it is....you gotta try it to see if it works.

Have a great vacation...looks like you will be leaving around the same time I arrive. I know you know the runnings...but in case time have changed and you need to chill, go over the mountain to Likkle Bay...Sav or anywhere to get a bit of fresh air.

[Oncedeported]

sounds great Eco thank you

[tahrheel]

All of the above is good, but it is a long walk to Cuba! Best in the West across the street has good jerk chicken. Rainbow Arch is a nice casual dinner spot; Charellas for an upscale evening meal (music and dancing on Thursday). If SunBeach has a band, go join the fun because you won't be sleeping! See if Larry is staying there. he can give good advice (he has a big mustache over his big smile). I usually have breakfast at the bar. Simple fare, but good. Have a talk with the kids that some of the folks on the beach will only be wearing a smile
Read around on the board for good advice on everything.