First of all big ups to Mandy for this thread idea, it's a good one and I'm enjoying the ride!

My path to Negril was generated by just really needing a vacation. I'd sent my wife to Europe a couple of times as well as to Disney World all on her own, so it was my turn. I wanted warm and Caribbean. I thought about going to the Florida Keys. Never had been and thought it would be fun. After figuring out how much a trip including a car rental would cost, several hotels, etc. I thought I'd check out what a trip to Jamaica would cost.
The travel channel had a piece on Rick's and Negril. I knew that was my kind of place. I've been a lifelong cliff jumper. Once I started adding up the flight and hotel rates I found it to be much less expensive to go to Negril. So, I booked a trip (my one and only so far).
Loved it so much it's hard to describe. I stayed at Xtabi and just fell in love with the place and Negril.
For my details check out my trip report, for those who've not read it yet:
http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...ghlight=bjritz