I really enjoy the old photos. I'm curious what brought some of you to Negril in the 70'? I wish I would have discovered it sooner. Been coming to Jamaica off an on since 98'.
I really enjoy the old photos. I'm curious what brought some of you to Negril in the 70'? I wish I would have discovered it sooner. Been coming to Jamaica off an on since 98'.
OMG you brought back such good memories of the '70's. The quiet beach, the wharf club and i even see the Villas hotel. We stayed there in 79 when we came back to Negril with our 1 yr old daughter instead of staying in Red Ground. I can see the balcony we sat on.
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Yeffers, I can only speak for myself but what brought me to Negril in 1975 was an awesome beach, great weather and a very inexpensive vacation. I either stayed with a family, pitched a tent or rented a small room I made it on about $10USD a day. In comparison Fort Lauderdale and Key West were totally overcrowded and expensive. Negril was still somewhat of a secret and along with being inexpensive everybody going there knew that Ganja was available and lots less of a hassle than the US so combined with cheap airfare from NYC it was a no brainer.
JaHowards, glad my photos invoked an OMG moment for you. The Villa's Negril was one of the best spots and deals in Negril. Close enough to walk to the beach but the pool was killer. Rooms had AC and functional bathrooms with hot water, comfortable beds. Brimsley Hall was second to none as a bartender, always a good act on Saturday nights and a Manager's Cocktail Party (Happy Hour) with free food and drinks. I think the room rate as a solo was in 1977 about $50USD maybe less so I could do a week in a tent and then splurge for a couple of nights at the Villa's.
Anyone know the where abouts of Brimsley?Originally Posted by johng
Yeffers, I can only speak for myself but what brought me to Negril in 1975 was an awesome beach, great weather and a very inexpensive vacation. I either stayed with a family, pitched a tent or rented a small room I made it on about $10USD a day. In comparison Fort Lauderdale and Key West were totally overcrowded and expensive. Negril was still somewhat of a secret and along with being inexpensive everybody going there knew that Ganja was available and lots less of a hassle than the US so combined with cheap airfare from NYC it was a no brainer.
JaHowards, glad my photos invoked an OMG moment for you. The Villa's Negril was one of the best spots and deals in Negril. Close enough to walk to the beach but the pool was killer. Rooms had AC and functional bathrooms with hot water, comfortable beds. Brimsley Hall was second to none as a bartender, always a good act on Saturday nights and a Manager's Cocktail Party (Happy Hour) with free food and drinks. I think the room rate as a solo was in 1977 about $50USD maybe less so I could do a week in a tent and then splurge for a couple of nights at the Villa's.
Thanks for sharing the photo of Sylvie Grizzle...our hearts are broken for the Grizzle family.
Staff at Charlela said the memorial service is today in a church across from Charela. Anyone know more details?
Wow, great pictures! Thanks so much for sharing. I was busy being born in the late 70's, so I didn't make it to Negril until 2005. Would have loved to have seen it like this. I fell in love with the Belmont/Bluefields area a few years ago, probably because they still kinda look like the Jamaica in these pictures. Really cool to see.
Sad news indeed, Rest in peace Sylvie Grizzle!!
Stayed at Charela Inn several times although not for a few years now. What a beautiful experience Charela Inn was. Awesome beach.
Keep in mind that in the 70s we were IMMORTAL!
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