newbie ...excited,worried and in need of advice

[irieworld]

Annemarie: I think SATP will be fine for a first time visit--and a good home base. That said if you want to catch some reggae shows, etc--consider taking a cab to seven mile beach--or if you end up walking the beach check for signs about entertainment. There are reggae shows at different venues in Negril different nights of the week. Since you mentioned you are not going till 2012-- Seastar Saturday nights may be happening (they are closed for renovation now). That would be a totally chill way to enjoy some reggae--and not make a super late night of it. They offer a great buffet dinner and show for something like 15 or 20 dollars, and the show includes nice roots reggae and some classics by local musicians, and a really fantastic drumming and dance show. This is also one of the webcasts that is on realnegril.com when it is happening. Definitely don't miss out on checking some of the local culture and music away from the resort. Stay tuned to this board for ideas on other things you want to do while there so you don't get too restless at SATP. I am sure your trip will be totally rejuvenating.

[annemarie]

thanks so much for taking the time to reply,i suppose i will get the hang of it when we have been there a couple of days,thanks once again,