Hotel & Location is the question.

[mmoffat1980]

We stayed at Travellers for the 2nd time in May and we love it. It has all the things you are looking for and while further down the beach(closer to town, short walk from BBB) the great service, clean and comfortable rooms and wonderful pool area more than make up for that. IF you call the hotel directly you may even be able to get a better rate than what is advertised. Have a great trip!!!

[Hussyband]

I make it a point to totally disconnect from work while on vacation. People get mad at me, but I just don't care... I'm on VACATION.

You have more willpower than I do, I have everything on my iPad now. Even down to my books. I can stay offline for most of the day, but like any "addict" I have to get my fix in at some point

[Maryann]

My next stay will be at Whistling Bird, so I'm throwing that out there. Otherwise, if you liked Treehouse, I'd stick with that. It's next on my list. Gail Jackson is a gem.

[luvmylabs]

White Sands?

[TAH]

You have more willpower than I do, I have everything on my iPad now. Even down to my books. I can stay offline for most of the day, but like any "addict" I have to get my fix in at some point

That's how I am when I'm in the states, but when I leave the country I like to pretend those things don't exist. It's wonderful, you really should try it sometime. No clocks, no TV (that's a sticking point for me), no phones (though I do carry mine for emergency) or internet, and I feel so much better for it by the end of our trips. We do check in once or twice with family to make sure our child and dog are doing alright, but that's it.

[saeyedoc]

What don't you like about Coco's location?

[tranquilitygurl]

I too would like to try something new....always staying at CCLP. What are the new rules regarding the CCLP guest? And, for the boardies that love Treehouse, why and what are the rules for Treehouse guest (i.e. locals)? Thanks.

[mmtripoli@earthlink.net]

I too would like to try something new....always staying at CCLP. What are the new rules regarding the CCLP guest? And, for the boardies that love Treehouse, why and what are the rules for Treehouse guest (i.e. locals)? Thanks.

A few years a go (not sure maybe 5) CCLP started making all Guest Visitors sign in at the front desk with a picture id (may have had to leave them there for their visit), wear a wristband identifying them as Visitors and had to be off property by 10:00. The Beach Guard would always come by to double check to make sure all my visitors had bands and the front Security would start calling at 9:30 to have them leave.

What was my breaking point was when the front desk girls were very rude to my "adopted" Jamaican daughter who was a teenager at the time. They treated her like she was a prostitute sneaking on property. To the point that they said to her "I don't care what your White Lady says, no id - no entry." My girl had been there the evening before (but did not have school id that day because it was Saturday) and they had made copies of her id then but the desk girl wouldn't look at the previous day's Guest's Visitor Registry. This child had been coming on property since she was a small girl (15 trips over the previous 10 years). I eventually called the Manager's cell phone and he explained to the front desk that she could come in. My "daughter" felt AWFUL about the whole incident. VERY UPSET!

To highlight how the Rule was not evenly applied to ALL Visitors, our neighbor had a stream of Hookers coming and going (I know they were because HE told me they were) the entire trip.

Having said that, I LOVE MOST OF THE EMPLOYEES of CCLP. Many are close friends to this day. One of the pluses of being at Treehouse is they are WELCOME there.

Treehouse does also have a Guest's Visitors Policy but it truly seems in the best interest of their Clients - for safety reasons. Guest's Visitors do stop by and check in at the Lobby Desk and then the front desk calls me and lets me know they are there. I walk over and bring them to our Beachfront porch and then NOONE says anything about them being their - EVER --AT ALL. No matter.

Actually, several times Gail has come over and asked if they are having a good time - very sweet to everyone. Most of these people work at other properties and have commented that they ARE NEVER treated like this when visiting other properties. The Treehouse is truly exceptional in this regard.

After visiting for so many years- acquiring so many local friends, I can't stay someplace that isn't Local-Friendly. I want to be somewhere where the Employees are happy because they are treated fairly and my friend's are welcome without judgement.

I want to stay somewhere that a local would feel at home, based on the number of Jamaicans that actually STAY at Treehouse - this is the place.

Not an expert - just my 2 cents.

[IRIEchic]

What don't you like about Coco's location?

I guess I shouldn't say I don't like it, I just like Rooms location better it's right in the middle of all the happenings and I have the option to listen to the live bands on the balcony or walk out left or right and be right there...CCLP area seems to shutdown after 9:00 other then Margaritaville lol

I too would like to try something new....always staying at CCLP. What are the new rules regarding the CCLP guest? And, for the boardies that love Treehouse, why and what are the rules for Treehouse guest (i.e. locals)? Thanks.

Yes I second this question would love to know too!

bar b barn . . . great location, good rooms, ac, hot water, nice bar, in the thick of things, secure . . . cheap . . . includes breakfast

I've tried 4 sites and they are all saying they are Sold Out!

Seems like free wi-fi would almost be a necessity nowadays. I end up staying connected to work as a result, which is probably bad... But I am not sure I am physically capable of disconnecting for a week+

I wish you luck in the search.

I can live without it and really don't use it much when on vacation, but when I need it I would like it to be available free of charge..lol...and out of all the places I've stayed they all have free wifi "Rooms" is the only place that doesn't that's my only hiccup with them!

Thank you all so much I will definitely checkout these places hope to find something soon getting nervous with places booked already! I usually don't book my April trip until Aug-Sept and find exactly what I need now it's June and places are booked already! I guess the word is getting out! lol
Charela Inn
Country Country
Travellers
Whistling Bird
White Sands

[IRIEchic]

A few years a go (not sure maybe 5) CCLP started making all Guest Visitors sign in at the front desk with a picture id (may have had to leave them there for their visit), wear a wristband identifying them as Visitors and had to be off property by 10:00. The Beach Guard would always come by to double check to make sure all my visitors had bands and the front Security would start calling at 9:30 to have them leave.

MM - I totally understand your position as I would have felt the same way...but they have changed since then...I was there Aug. last year and my "friend" when he arrived they checked him (picture ID) and treated him like a paying guest...he said they were very polite and even ask did he need assistance with his bags etc. gave him my room number and that was it, he didn't need a risk band or anything, he felt good about that as there's been some places that show there dislike of him being there and that place no longer get my business...

Thanks for the heads up on the guest policy for TH I think I might like this place!