Feb 2015 Trip Report 2/6-2/14

[never2many]

DAY 7


After a bit of sleep, we finished packing and consumed some left over patties for breakfast. I don't recommend this. DH sneaked out while I was showering and bought me a beautiful Rasta Dress as an early Valentines gift.

I gave Mr. T alll of our groceries and other items that no longer fit in out suitcases to take home. Driver Max arrived promptly at 10 am for our ride to Montego Bay.

DH & I had gone back and forth so many times as to whether spend the final day there as opposed to Negril. In the end we decided to since we never spent time there. We also decided against any stops along the way as we wanted to time explore Montego and time was no longer on our side. We packed a cooler of some Malta's and Red Stripes and off to Mobay we go....

[never2many]

I was hungry and it was pretty warm. We decided to go grab a bite to eat. We went to The Pelican which is owned by the same family that owns Vista, as well as a sister property across the street, The Polkerris B&B. It was a major ordeal getting off the B&B property. It is on lock down. You have to go through the locked pool area, back inside, and through locked doors again, and then through 2 more locked gates. There are also alot of security camera's everywhere. I was feeling a little "too safe".....It was then a very steep walk off the property.

The Pelican looks like a remodeled Denny's on the inside but the food was amazing. I enjoyed the best shrimp salad I've ever had. The rum punch was delish too. A bit on the pricey side but excellent food and service.

[never2many]

After lunch we took a walk in the park. It was next to Margaritaville. I soon discovered Montego Bay has a totally different feel than Negril. It reminds me more of South Florida. I was glad that 2 years ago we opted to come to Negril instead of Mobay or we would have never known. The Hip Strip is not so Hip. But nevertheless I was glad we had one day to check it out.

[never2many]

Max dropped us off at the Vista De La Bahia, a beautiful Bed and Breakfast located just off the Hip Strip. We were warmly greeted by the owners and maid. Our room wouldn't be ready for some time so they helped carry our bags upstairs and invited us to enjoy the pool area. They brought us fresh lemonade. This place was gorgeous!!! I felt like I just checked into the Ritz. Here's a picture of the pool area.

[Col. Andy]

Thank you, Nice report.

Respect,
Col. Andy & "Wildcat" Pam

[never2many]

Thank you, Nice report.

Respect,
Col. Andy & "Wildcat" Pam

Thanks Col. Andy. Glad you enjoyed!

[never2many]

After lunch we headed back to the B&B and our room was ready.

[davevols]

Great report, thanks for taking the time to continue writing and posting pics.

[billndonna]

Thanks for the great report and pictures!

[Mike_D]

Enjoying your trip report and pictures. That B&B in Mobay has to be one of the nicest accommodations I have seen in Jamaica. Definitely not "rustic".