hey-mon did you make it back to TB??

[TAH]

I'd agree with johng, though I have swam in several spots in and around TB. You have to learn to read the water, and the shoreline to spot rip currents. There are at least two places on Frenchman's that have a nasty rip, and it gets worse with weather and incoming/outgoing tides. Avoid sections where the beach comes to a point. Watch where the waves break, and avoid the areas immediately to either side. Usually you will see sand and silt stirred up and being pulled out to sea, definitely avoid those spots.

[mjc12771]

Hey_Mon
We are think about Villa Optima winter 2018. You said the walk is 45 min to what looks like one of the furthest places. Is this along a rode or the beach? Just a couple more questions: Can you walk the along the water very far or does it turn rocky. How far is Jack's? I've been looking at maps and that seems to be a center point. We really love Negril but want a more slow paced quieter area and think Treasure Bay is just what we are looking for. I just love walking so want to be able to still do that. Meaning traffic wise or to many rocky areas on beach.

Thanks

[Treasure BeachBum]

There is no traffic in Treasure Beach. You can walk the beach from Calabash Bay to the Old Warf area, that can be an hour walk. There are some nice swimming coves. From Frenchmens Bay you walk the road west to Billys Bay where you can walk a good distance on the beach.

[hey_mon]

As mentioned, you can walk either beach or road. At times you will have to hit the road for a bit as the beach is not doable, but the traffic is minimal. I would say from Villa Optima to Jack Sprats it was 15-20 minute walk, nice way to walk off dinner, but a flashlight is a handy tool. Villa Optimas road can be very dark and streetlights far and few. If you are looking for something more central, Sunset Resort is lovely. We are staying next door this year at Lyric Villa for a week and trying out Villa De Sable for a week. No shortage of lovely properties in Treasure Beach. We have stayed at Katamah and friends stayed at Treasure Beach Hotel, something for every one and every budget in Treasure Beach. Negril is getting too busy, too pricey and just too much for my liking these days. Love the quiet chill vibe in TB.

[Treasure BeachBum]

We have stayed at Treasure Beach Hotel two times in the off season and have had the grounds and two pools to our selves.

[Rumghoul]

hey_mon - that sounds like a great split - we have thought about that. One week at Lyric and of course my week at Villa Du Soleil. Enjoy!!!!!

[hey_mon]

Looking forward to it these days as the sun goes down earlier and the snow is only a few days away....February 24th to March 3 at villa de la sable and then March 3-March 10 at villa optima! Arriving with another couple on the 24th and then joined by our 21 and 25 yr old sons the second week!! Starting to feel real! When do you guys go down?

[mjc12771]

We are staying at Villa Optima Jan26-Feb 4 can’t wait. First time to Treasure Beach and renting a place.

[Spiff]

hey_mon - that sounds like a great split - we have thought about that. One week at Lyric and of course my week at Villa Du Soleil. Enjoy!!!!!

Rumghoul we will be at Lyric in early December! Really looking forward to it. Have you stayed there? If so, how did you like it?