Tips for a Negril Newbie???

[purplelvr]

Hey all! My hubby and I are coming to Negril on Oct. 20th to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. We are staying at the Tree House Inn. We plan to visit Mayfield Falls, and are especially excited about stopping in at Tedd's. I also know we should stop in at Rick's for the cliff diving. Is there anything else you guys would suggest? My hubby and I really enjoy the party scene....but, we also enjoy nature and relaxing (who doesn't!). Where are the best reggae concerts? Is there a schedule somewhere so I can find dates for shows? Thanks, all!!!

[poolguywindsor]

Thursday nights at the Jungle are the busiest night, its the only real club in Negril. Might not be much live music in oct. besides Alfred,s.

[Captain Oil]

Newbies ? ? ? Here is tip number 1 .............. Bring half the clothes and twice the money you originally planned on ............. your vacation will be perfect.

[brasi]

I've said this stuff before but here's my quick list for first-timers:

1. Bring small bills for your trip. Tips etc are easier. $1s and $5s.
2. Don't bother packing more than one pair of long pants. You won't even use the one pair you pack.
3. Familiarize yourself with the route taxi vs the regular taxis. Bigtime cash saver.
4. Make a local friend (security guard, or taxi driver guy) near your resort. He or she will help you a lot, escort you around, and best of all, keep most of the other higglers away. Lots of benefits in doing this.
5. Negotiate any and all prices up front. 60-70% of original asking price is a good target. Don't be greedy.
6. If you're staying at an all inclusive bring a travel mug. (: Beats 10-oz cups.
7. Don't stay at an all inclusive. Get off the resort. Go into the country!!!
8. Bring extra hats, shirt etc from your hometown...fav team etc. They make great giveaways to your new Jamaican friends!
I usually grab a few tees from clearance racks etc and give them away. I've found that a lot of the resort workers really appreciate having something from the US to wear...
9. Good place to hang after Ted's is Half Moon Beach. Small fee to chill on a "private" beach.

Restaurants I love:
1. Three Dives
2. Cosmos
3. Any of the guys with the jerk chicken barrels along beach road
4. Mi Yard (bar)
5. Roots Bamboo

I am DEFINITELY not the most experienced guy on the board. But I have been to Negril enough to know the advice above has helped me. No matter what, you've made an awesome choice. You will know once you go!

[robcurry]

always pay in jamaican money, soon come

[Jaherring]

Dont miss the Boat Bar for some good, live, free reggae and delicious food and ice cold red stripes. And if you have time check out Dolphin Cove, where you can swim with dolphins.

[poolguywindsor]

If you go to Ricks cafe a good time to go is 4to 5 oclock, you can then walk a short way to Catcha Falling Star to have dinner at Ivan,s (resteraunt at Catcha)

[Ann Theresa]

Hi Purple....my advise is stay plugged into this board....it will give you sooo much information. We stayed at the Treehouse and it was wonderful....clean, nice beach, good breakfasts, and great staff. You will have a great time!

[Sweet_Dawta]

The beach is public access, meaning your quiet walk could be easily be interupted with offers you are not ready to hear or respond to.

If guy offers to show you his puppy, he is NOT talking about a baby dog. It's the dialect for something else:-(

Spend an afternoon on the cliff and enjoy an amazing sunset

Don't say NO THANK YOU, if you don't want something. Say NO and keeping walking because every word after NO could be interpretted to mean something else. Really, if the answer is NO, what are you thanking me for...lol!

[Bnewb]

If guy offers to show you his puppy, he is NOT talking about a baby dog. It's the dialect for something else:-(

LOL!
I take it you never met the couple of men on the beach that really DO want to show you their puppies (actually baby dogs)...it's their 'gig'....lol!