Has anyone ever made this mistake!

[nutz4travel]

We did Mexico, Cuba, DR before falling in love with Negril, so I guess I can say "no" to the question. We did stop in Nassau on a trans-Atlantic cruise and weren't at all impressed, but probably would have had the same impression of JA if my first experience there would have been a cruise ship stop. Too many people getting off ships at the same time, all the locals clammoring to get their share of the pie...

We still do other holidays and enjoy them immensely, went to Iceland in February and absolutely loved it. For a beach vacation though, there is no point in going anywhere but Negril. We can't even pull ourselves away to check out other parts of the island, maybe someday, for now we're happy in Negril

[MoFromMonroe]

We feel exactly like 2nutz does. For a beach vacation it is Negril for us. Have never felt the need to travel anywhere else in Jamaica. We did go to Mexico after 5 trips to Negril. Totally my fault convincing my husband to try something else. It was the worst vacation ever. Don't think we would go back to Mexico even if it was free.

[jojo p]

mm Tripoli, you have done a lot of traveling, amazing, I would hope to meet you on the beach someday ,do you go in the winter at all?

[Accompong]

I grew up in a small, rural Pennsylvania town and when I joined the military I finally saw what the rest of the world was like. From that day, some 45 years ago, I have been to many places on 5 continents but when I went to Jamaica in '83, I knew I had found someplace special. Some 60+ passport entries later (all Jamaican trips) I finally know for sure that aside from So. Florida, Jamaica is the only place for me.

I have seen beautiful places in many countries and nice people too but Jamaica has beautiful places and a lot of wonderful people. I prefer the countryside away from tourists and the Cockpit Country is perfect for my taste. When I want to be around tourists, I just stay here in South Florida!

I can't imagine living anywhere else in the world.

Respect

[ROBIN]

My response to the question is luckily NO........but ......why does everyone ask the question have you tried any other island.....When I find perfection for me......why look anywhere else!!....They don't try a new lake for their cottages LOL.

[walter]

NO, heck NO !
"Down the way where the nights are gay
And the Sun shines daily on the mountain top
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop."
H. Belafonte
"The fairest Island That Eyes Ever Beheld"
C. Columbus
"Never have I seen a land so beautiful"
E. Flynn
"It doesn't get better than Negril"
Walter

[Flipadelphia26]

I wouldnt get on a cruise ship if it were free. I cant sit still long enough to be trapped on a boat. Heck, I dont even like going on the cataman's in Jamaica. Give me a backpack and some free time.

My favorite thing in the world is to get up and start walking casually. Sometimes, it's up the beach to point village. Sometimes it's down the beach and into town. sometimes up to red ground. sometimes all along the west end. sometimes all of the above. there is no shortage of places to sit down and have a cold refreshment. Strike up a convo with a local, an ex pat, other tourists. doesn't matter.

[Homebrewer]

We have avoided making "the mistake". We've considered going elsewhere especially when flights are NOT cheap but always are fearful that we'd find out it was better in JA all along so we always rely on "If it ain't broke don't fix it!" when friends ask why always Jamaica?

[MNLADY]

We get the same question, why do you keep going back to Jamaica. We love the beach the water and the people. We have tried Mexico a couple times but always back to Jamaica. I am getting ready to book our honeymoon next January.

[mmtripoli@earthlink.net]

mm Tripoli, you have done a lot of traveling, amazing, I would hope to meet you on the beach someday ,do you go in the winter at all?

Jojo - I have occasionally gone down in January and February, but for the last few years I have gone based on the school schedule (Spring Break and end of Summer) because I home school my youngest. One more year of this and then I hope to make a long winter trip each year. I would love to meet up on the beach one of these days! I love exchanging experiences with others who love to travel and that appreciate how special Negril truly is.

A lot of my travels have been courtesy (indirectly) of the US Navy...I'm the wife of a Sailor and if I've wanted to see him through the years, I've had to go to him. LOL Although there are plenty of places still on my MUST SEE lists, I think that I'm pretty much done with the Museum, Church/Synagogue, Tourist Trap vacations. I don't begrudge others for wanting to see them, I'm just over it personally.

Again - thanks Jojo for a Super Interesting Thread. I hope to enjoy a sunset with you one of these days.