Inspired by Manda's - My Experience in Negril

[Sweet_Dawta]

Hhhhmmm, "the beach not as close"? To what? Like in not visible from the road? Thank god, just imagine all the cars on Norman Manley zooming by all the while when walking Negril's beautiful seven mile beach or relaxing in its lovely tropical waters! Already nuff jet-skis over there for my taste. ;-) Guess it all depends on your perspective, preferences and/or the place you are staying at.

Actually yes because I read oh it's an EASY 2 minutes walk. I have never been someplace where I was so unprepared for the reality, than Negril including our wonderful time on the cliffs. I never got the chance to walk the seven mile beach as I had hoped.

We stayed at Hidden Paradise and SATP. Other places we have stayed are Sunset Beach and Spa, Sunset Jamaica Grande, Couples San Souci and Beaches Boscobel. Negril was a learning experience. Since I am going back, on the cliffs, I would say nothing ventured nothing gained:-) I travel a lot so I know sometimes when you get lemons trade it for lime, grab some salt with Tequila and take some shots. We took some GREAT shots on the cliffs:-)))))))

[Rob]

I have never been someplace where I was so unprepared for the reality, than Negril including our wonderful time on the cliffs. I never got the chance to walk the seven mile beach as I had hoped.

Sweet Dawta,

I am glad you have decided to join this message board forum. This issue is essentially why I created Negril.com over 15 years ago. Everyone deserves to have the best vacation possible. With the helpful information that is available here from our nearly 3000 members, you will be able to get some great advice for your upcoming trip.

It is unfortunate that you joined only after your first visit to Negril, because the folks here would have been able to help you better prepare and know what to expect. The Sunset At The Palms Resort is not even located on the main beach, which is commonly referred to as the "7 mile beach", so suggestions would have been offered as to other places to stay so you would walk the famous 7 mile beach. Also, you would have been made aware that during the time you were visiting Negril was not during busy season, and there would be fewer families and more singles and couples around, especially at a property like SATP as opposed to some place like Beaches, which was designed with families in mind.

The Negril cliff area also referred to as the West End has a saying that goes "The West End is the Best End" and this is true for many visitors to Negril. This area has always been more laid back with a friendlier vibe - being less crowded with smaller businesses than the main beach area. Many posters with families do find this part of Negril more to their liking although most would suggest not walking too far on the West End Road (One Love Drive).

The advances by the beach "boys" is a well discussed topic on this board. This is not a new aspect to Negril, on my first visit back in 1985, my wife at the time was approached even with me within earshot. There is even a film made back in 1976 that touches on this topic in Jamaica, the movie is called Smile Orange. It may shed some insight for you on this age old subject.

Being a returning Jamaican on holiday does put you in a slightly different position than the majority of our members, but you have more shared experiences than differences. Once again, I am glad you have joined the board and hope that you take advantage of the wealth of useful information that can be provided by our posting members!