thanks babalew for the review of caribbean dream. . . . i'm always reluctant to book online for the reasons you gave. nothing worse than not sleeping due to barking dogs and privacy issues. . . . never mind the mobility . . .

i've read almost everything you posted. . . . i really believe that there is no "getting there mentally" to drive in jamaica. once you do it, you will wonder why you waited so long, especially if like portland!! the only way to see jamaica is to drive yourself. . . . you can do it!