Here's my experience:

My first trip to JA was to a major AI in Ochi. I loved it, but what I loved was talking to the people who worked at the place. We hardly let the resort and it was a great vacation, but when I left I knew I wanted more out of my trip. I would be back. So the next year I went to Negril. I decided to take my very own trip to Negril. All by myself. To do and see what I wanted. I chose a place on the beach right in the middle of the action. I had a blast! I loved almost every second of my trip.... The first 7 hours were a "what the hell did I do", but after a good night sleep, I was ready to face the town on my own! Luckily, I did my research and knew where I wanted to go and what I wanted to see. My point: your AI will suck you in... Make time to get out and see the beach, meet the people, and try something unrelated to your resort. I have read a million great things about CSA. You will have a great time, but there's so much more to see. After one trip, I know there is so much more for me to learn!

I highly recommend the one love bus, half moon beach, drifters, walking in town, walking around the cliffs and generally just talking to anyone who will listen. Once you get past the sales pitch, you learn a little about life on the beach. It's even better when people start to tell, you a bout where they are really from up in the country.

Ricks was fun once. Tried to do the big jump but chickened out. The little jump was fun!

CSA has a lot included. For your first trip, maybe take advantage of what they offer... And go from there?

I love the luxury of the AI, but in JA, there is so much to learn, do and see. Take advantage I'm headed back in a few months. Can't wait!

Just my humble 2 cents!