Our Countdown ticker just changed!! From 8 monthes to..

[Clarity]

Thank you everyone for your advice! You're right, Since this is our first time staying on the cliffs and we would like to experience being right on the rocks with a view of the ocean.....Catcha or Xtabi are probably our best choices.

I can visit Xtabi for the snorkeling and I can go to the Seastar on that Saturday night for the concert. So I'm leaning towards Catcha falling star as our hotel choice. It looks so lush and beautiful.

The only affordable option that I could find on their hotel website for the nights we're looking for are at "the Gatehouse cottage". Has anyone stayed there? Where is it located on the hotel? Is it across the street or on the cliffs? They describe it as “being situated in the front of the property” - Since I've never been to Catcha, I'm not sure where that is..

Irieworld, Tbay, Marley – Yes, I'm sooo excited! I dont' think it has even fully sunken in yet that we're actually going!! I haven't had much opportunity to travel at all in the past, so the idea of being able to go to Jamaica again is like a dream come true! We started saving little by little after our last trip (saving money by walking to work every day, packing lunches instead of going out..etc) and watched our little “Irie box” slowly fill up. It helps that the prices have gone down for airline tickets now that high season is over. I talked to my boss yesterday and she just approved the days.. so all systems go! STILL can't believe it!

7milelover – I'm looking forward to experiencing Negril in November, I hope the weather holds up. I read that it's kind of the tail end of hurricane season so it's kind of hit and miss. How is the ocean water temperature?

Bea – It's too bad I'll miss the halloween bash but I really look forward to seeing you! Can't wait! I'm going to try to make it to as many webcasts as I can this time around but I'll def be at the Seastar on Saturday! Are you going?

Ackee – Thanks! I was going to transfer all of my trip report to a blog format but I got a bit lazy near the end. There are links to rest though at the end of Day 4. Update: Lisa just posted the link.

And Lisa – We can't wait to finally meet you and Rob!