Luuuuuuuucccyyyyyy!! You got some splanning to do !!!!
Luuuuuuuucccyyyyyy!! You got some splanning to do !!!!
541Lion -
That's so funny that you mention the travel mix up from the airport to the hotel, because last year my wife and I had a VERY similar experience with Kingsley tours when we booked private transfer to and from the airport to our guesthouse in Negril.
In February 2014 we went back to Negril, and decided on a private transfer. We'd been a couple times before, once with one of those free shuttles, which was totally fine (they stopped by a little rum bar on the way to the hotel, but obviously take longer to get to your hotel because of all the other drop offs), and once with another couple where we rented a car, which was cool too, but for the same price you can get private transport and just relax.
So anyway, we booked the private transportation with Kingsley, and the plan was to stop at Bigga's in Green Island on the way for some jerk pork. We get through immigration and out to where all the taxis and everything are. We see Kingsley's sign, only it wasn't Kingsley but another driver, and there was another couple there (which I need to add looked a bit annoyed, but i'll get to that in a second). Apparently they mixed up our reservation and had us booked on a transportation with the other random couple. To make things more frustrating/awkward, the driver told the other couple that our flight was an hour late -- meaning these two people had to wait an extra hour, and were incorrectly blaming us (once they mentioned it, we set everything straight).
Anyway, the driver talked with Kingsley on the phone, then asked what we wanted to do, to which I responded that if we can't have a private transport then this will do, but we weren't gonna pay for a private tour, so we ended up just getting a discount, which was fine. The only other problem was, the other couple was so impatient at this point that they definitely didn't want to stop at Bigga's, and just wanted to get to their hotel.
So that was the to Negril -- on the way back was another story. Now, I had confirmed a couple times by email that we wanted a return trip to the airport as well, and what time we needed to be there. The morning we were supposed to return to the airport, our ride was nowhere to be found. I thought it just may be an island time thing, but after like 20 minutes I got a bit concerned and had someone at Alfred's (where we were staying) give Kingsley a call. I got on the phone with him and was told that I never confirmed we wanted a trip back (which again, I definitely did). Anyway, he ended up coming and picking us up, and everything worked out.
Now, Kingsley has a LOT of fans, and I'm not one to give bad reviews on Trip Advisor or anything unless I have a horrible experience, so I just chalked it up to a couple misunderstandings, so I just let it slide (although my wife and I can't help but think that the mix up with the airport to Negril transport was less of an accident).
On the other hand, that same trip we ended up booking Joe Cool Taxi & Tours for a trip to Black River, Pelican Bar and the Pete Tosh mausoleum on the way back, and I can't say enough good things about Joe. He was so great that this past February, when we went back to Negril with another couple, we booked Joe Cool for to and from the airport, as well as an excursion to YS Falls, Appleton, and a rum bar on the way back in Sav La Mar, and although it was his employees who drove us instead of Joe himself, they were just as top notch. Plus, when they dropped us off at Alfred's from the airport, they went over the other trips we'd planned, and when they'd be picking us up. Considering the experience I'd had with the airport transfers the trip before, I thought this was a really nice touch to confirm that everyone was on the same page.
Anyway, sorry for the long post!
Thanks for starting it back up. Excellent stuff.
Thanks for the love guys! I'll try to start back up tomorrow..
And Jojo you know a loosey when u see one
Very sorry for the delay guys and gals... As the wedding gets closer the more chaotic things get.. So where was I.. Yes ahh in Belmont.. Bigga had picked us up from negril and we were chillin at the beach.. It was a nice change.. Definitely not for everyone.. But I enjoyed the quietness and getting to really know a few of the locals.. Every night biggas friend stumpi would walk us around wherever we wanted to go.. Making sure we were safe from vehicles, think west end negril, only one side o the road would have a very small walking space at a time.. So you'd have to keep switching sides to avoid walking in the road.. One night coming back from the karioke bar down the way I was a little inebriated and a little to comfortable, we were walking and talking, and as I was mid story stumpi grabs my arm and pulls me to the grass as a car comes flying by.
All he said was "seen" in his calm voice.. He had told me many times to be alert of the cars at all times because they come up so fast... Last time he had to tell me.. Every night stumpi would walk us all the way up to biggas gate.. He never asked for anything.. I would buy rounds every night but I mean beers were like 2 bucks.. And a flask of ovenproof for 4$ and a1$ ting.. That's like 4 mixed drinks in one of those flasks.. He would also bring me some kush and grabba from his yard and wouldn't ask for anything in return.. So I was more than happy to buy the dude a drink anytime we got one..
I think most nights were spent at Luna's usually the same people every night, the owners obviously, 2 or 3 Rastas and us.. Wish I had the video my ex took of the old ras skankin for like 5 minutes straight.. Just jahing out!! Everybody laughed and had great conversation!! If you're looking for the vibe go check Belmont it's just awesome!! There wasn't another single tourist that we saw!! We will be back for a 5 day stay in April ... My biggest regret was not eating more of gwens food (biggas wife).. I think our biggest reason for that was I just like to eat when I am hungry.. So it's hard to schedule and you have to let them know ahead of time if you'll be dining with them.. You eat what they eat, family style!! And it is not only some of the best food on the island.. It's some of the best I've ever had in my life!!! It's like grandmas cooking but your Jamaican grandma... I actually take that back I don't think she's that old haha... Ok I'll see if I can post pics now
Nope I can't do it from my phone apperntly but u can add me on Instagram
we spent A couple nights in Belmont next door at Brian's but spent most of time hanging at Bigga's. super nice dude. You should check out Treasure beach, might be your type of place.Originally Posted by 541lion
I wanted to the first trip, but it didn't work out.. And this trip I have to take my wifey to kayak in the blue lagoon and I have to goto the Kingston dub club one Sunday, and 2 nights at the rockhouse and about a week at biggas.. If only I had the funds to stay for 3 weeks.. We will be checking it out on a day trip as well as lil ochi.. Respect
What is your instagram name?
Ganja_lion lol sorry
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