One Week to Go and Getting Excited...

[Bnewb]

I don't leave the beach mostly, but have heard YS Faills is better (less touristy) than Mayfield.

Mrs. Wilson...it's reverse...Mayfield Falls is less touristy than YS Falls which offers zip lining, swimming pools, you can get hot dogs & hamburgers etc.
Mayfield might be more difficult for very young children or anyone with mobility issues...it's a bit more rustic and is essentially a long walk in a river up to the falls...very pretty surroundings.
At YS you can choose to walk next to the falls on the steps or swim in the water on the different fall levels and as I mentioned above there's more options available there. Another pretty area.

[JahCruiser]

Will be next door at Idle Awhile starting Saturday with our 25 yr old daughter and 27 yr old son

[canadacan]

Ivan's and Drifters Bar are now on the "to do" list for sure, and Mayfield Falls, since they are a little closer and perhaps more rustic! JahCruiser - great to know boardie neighbors will be nearby - hope you all have a great trip, too!

[Rumlover]

I love seeing someone getting so excited about their trip. This board is a fantastic resource! I humbly suggest compiling your list, make some definite plans (as you have) and see what each day brings. We always plan to do many things and we are lucky if we do a couple of them. Sand gravity always kicks in. Fun happens everywhere around you without even trying. You will have the opportunity to explore the westend with the bar crawl and I know you will experience or see places you want to go back to. Have a wonderful time!

[limeex2]

By the number of great suggestions of places to eat, drink, see, by the time I return I will to start AA, Weight Watchers and a additional 2 weeks to recover from my stay. Good times soon come

[JLittleGray]

Canadacan - It looks like you and I will be there at the same time. We leave Saturday 1/16. We were so close to booking Coco LaPalm but, having never been to Jamaica before, we decided on an all inclusive instead. We definitely intend to wander off the resort, so some of these suggestions will definitely be put to good use! Have a great time! Maybe I'll see you during the pub crawl!

[canadacan]

Hi JLittleGray - we're reserved on the Pub Crawl for Wednesday the 20th - are you reserved for the same date? I'm sure it will be a blast!

[JLittleGray]

Haven't booked yet but I'll keep that date in mind. Can't wait to go!

[ROBIN]

It is wonderful to feel your excitement.....word of caution....don't feel guilty about not doing everything on your list....it just gives you another reason to go back....after going there since 1983 I still have things I haven't "done" enjoy yourselves

[canadacan]

I really appreciate everyone's comments. The suggestion that we make up a list of "to do" things, but first let Jamaica time sink in and hear the sand calling. If very few items are crossed off the list at the end of a week, then we'll surely have good reason to go back. In thinking about it, it may be that the fewer things accomplished will reflect just how much fun we had just being there! Thanks again for your thoughtful suggestions!