I have been to Negril 4x and am now giving Ocho Rios a whirl and need advice badly.

[cinnni]

I love Ochi...I also love Negril...they are different and it depends on what you are looking for in a vacation. Ochi's beach is not comparable to 7 mile but as stated before...certainly was not any hustling there. I enjoy the clubs in Ochi and the Margaritaville there is MUCH better than Negrils. I also like to walk around and people watch and just sit and chill. there are not the same kinds of food vendorss or restaurants in Ochi however so keep that in mind. Also Negril doesn't have the little bars all up and down like Negril does. I still love it there.

[Cali]

Ultimate Jerk Center IMO has the best jerk pork - it is on the main highway to Ochi and you will usually see a line of people there ordering food. Good rates too. Dunns River is a tourist attraction but a nice experience still. There are lots of beaches to explore between Ochi and Port Maria (St. Mary parish) as well.