We got off the AI train because it is too easy just to stay in one spot when you go. Nice places, no doubt... We did Couples for a decade before discovering the cliffs. Riu is really off the beaten path though. There is a ton of stuff to do in Negril, really for all age groups. On the subject of age... I am still in my 40's, and I've met folks in their early 70's there that could party me into the ground.

Kingston is really a long trip. There is enough to do in/around Negril that a trip of that nature might be something you use once you have seen Negril a few more times.

As far as night life in the resorts, we have done 7 different AI's, in and out of Jamaica. I don't think I've ever really seen anything approaching a real party. Shows, yes. But a club like atmosphere... Seems like people are too filled up on resort food and booze to do much past 9-10 pm