beachgal5,
I live about half a year now in Jamaica although in a more remote and rural setting than Negril but, as bnewb says, Jamaica is still "magical" and yet at times almost too real but I wouldn't want it any other way.
I remember on a first trip some 34 years ago, being a little apprehensive and concerned especially out on the island in areas where not many tourist go but at every turn I seemed to meet just the right people I needed to keep the magic alive.
I predict for you (because it almost always happens) that you too will meet just the right people and will think they are the best people or the best driver or the best cook etc. and will feel personally obligated to promote them as such.
Jamaicans are a special type of people. As my best friend Marshall says, "Jamaicans are extreme. They can be extremely good and sometimes extremely bad especially to their own people". The Jamaicans you will meet in general are people pleasers who will go out of their way to make your visit a "No Problem" vacation.
Have fun but set personal boundaries just as you would at home.
Hope you have a great trip and tell us all about it when you get back home. Especially in pictures!
Peace and Guidance
