Just use Negril as yearly staple trip then take an ”adventure trip” later in the year. I totally disagree with rjonsun and the Jersey Shore theory. I live about 170 miles from Ocean City MD. For around the same price as staying at a condo in Ocean City I can go to Negril. It’s a 3 hour plane ride to JA vs a 3 hour car ride to OC. In both cases I’m on the beach noon or 1:00. So why not take in the crystal clear blue water of the Caribbean instead of the dirty Atlantic muck. Not to mention being on the Jersey and Maryland shores reminds me of John Candy in Summer Rental.
As far as “sand gravity” I’m on the move 24/7 at home. When I’m on vacation the last thing I want to be thinking of is a schedule or where I’m headed next. The 16th will be my 18th reach to JA and I am still finding new things to do and places to see. I’m pretty sure even Rob can’t say he’s done it all in JA. It’s a big island..
