Quote Originally Posted by GLF View Post
On another subject, I may start a new thread for this if I fall short using the search function, one or two days we would love to have a driver take us away from the hustle and bustle into the country and see rural Jamaica. We aren't too interested in the falls, from pictures it looks like there's always a crowd(or else we'd love it). We would like to have a beautiful drive through some nice scenery seeing the rural side. As I said in the first post we came to Negril 7 years ago and stayed on the cliffs, but we never ventured too far(just lounged around haha) and we've regretted it since. I'm not looking to have all my answers handed to me on a silver platter I do realize there is a search function but I figured since I was posting this reply anyway, might as well see if I get any personalized answers to my situation. We'd like to have an authentic Jamaican experience.. maybe sit down have a red stripe with a few locals in the country or something. We all love hiking too but I haven't found too much on any hiking near Negril. I would like a recommendation for a beautiful drive, just the driver and us, nothing too crazy of a destination if its going to be tourist-packed. I want to see the Jamaica away from the hustle and bustle of Negril for a day or two. Maybe 1-2 hour drive each way preferably.

Thank you VERY much in advance for any replies given!! Can't wait, Gary, Randy, and Brian

13 days till Paradise..!!!!
For a "one of a kind" experience, you might consider going to Accompong Town either for a Day Trip or overnight. Here is a Web Site where you can read more about it. http://www.jamaicanmaroons.com/ Some backround information is that the Leeward Maroons of Accompong Town fought a war against a superior English Army and won the terms of a Peace Treaty in 1739 that is still honored today. There are no police or laws (other than common decency) here and they elect a Colonel who governs the town for a 5 year term.

There are miles and miles of hiking trails called "The Original Trails of the Maroons" http://www.jamaicanmaroons.com/cavehikesafari/ and the guides are certified in First Aid procedures.

I live in Accompong Town and will be there after the middle of this month until mid-January if you want to contact me. CaptainD's son Linston can be contacted to take you for a day trip or longer. Modest accomodations are available at @ $3,000Jamaican a night.

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