Tips on traveling around the island in 4 days?

[limeex2]

Heck, the drive from Mobay to TB is stunning. I can only imagine what driving in the rest of the island is like! I liked driving in Ja. It was like organized chaos in Negril which to me was better than Minnesota passive-aggressive-dumb-ass. Lh driving is no problem until an emergency situation, in which we automatically go to the right. Oops! The problem with renting a car is you have to pay attention to the road and miss a lot stuff. I know its probably not an option, but I am a biker, and to ride motorcycles on the roads less traveled, getting lost, meeting locals was very memorable... I agree with most the others, a road trip is not about the destination,its the adventure getting there. Take your time, enjoy yourself. Negril will always be there, A round trip in Jamaica may only happen once in a lifetime.

[Marko]

there are a lot more cons than pros for driving in Jamaica....mi won't do it
Jamaican drivers could be considered certified maniacs and you always gotta be on your guard.....lol
mi suggest hiring out to someone like Clives Transportation that specializes in driving around the island......
better to be safe than sorry......yah mon

Cool Runnings, Marko

[pine tree john]

renting a car and driving yourself is the most economical . the north coast roads are good . skipping TB , this trip , makes more sense , you can easily , and should , spend at least two nights in PA . A day at long bay beach and reach falls , another day at Winefred beach , a stop at Boston . You kinda need a car , as things are spread out . rooms can be pricey , but budget friendly can be had . Take a drive up in the high country . you will love it . Spoil yourself. do it . you wont regret it .

[JitterBug]

i agree with pine tree about renting a car being the most economical way to travel around the island . . .

check vi's posts about some very economical lodging in porty . . .

[Nurse Marcia]

While in Port Antonio, go up into Blue Mountains to Holywell Park. You can look to the South Coast and Kingston Harbor on a clear day. It's well worth the trip up and back to PA.

[Rupe-mon]

Just a final "Thank you" to all of you who gave me tips on this thread. Because of your advice, we will be focusing on Port Antonio all 4 days, with side-trips into the Blue Mountains and to the nearby beaches & falls. We'll catch Treasure Beach next time. Thanks - Irie!

[TAH]

I'd still recommend doing at least one full day and night in TB. It's a special place, very unique spot in Jamaica. Everything there is a little bit different than the rest of the island. If it were me, I'd split that into two nights in both PA and TB.

Good luck.

[Nurse Marcia]

I remembered something else - I combined the trip to Holywell with a stop at a coffee factory - at Junction, I think. Very nice experience and some of the best Blue Mountain I've had.