Killing time with 8 year old near MBJ

[SoloTraveller]

Your friends are arriving at 2;30, PRIME TIME, and will take them awhile to get through immigration, so you could be looking at 4 hours. For an 8 year old, that's eternity.....lol Take a taxi to Doctor's Cave beach ( drag your luggage with you, no big deal, I am sure a lot of folks to something of the same ) . Relax , and your son will love spending time on that beach. You can also get food and drink while you are there.

It is prime time, but it's on a Monday (in Feb). I'm hoping that won't be so bad. Other years we have arrived on Saturday and it was, um, bad.

[jojo p]

Solo Traveller, I go in February every year, and purchase Club Mo Bay, everyday in primetime is super busy, trust me on this. Sitting in the heat at the airport for that long will not be fun for you guys, but, do what you think is best. If it was me, I would be out of that airport, going to the beach, renting a chair, and sipping on a rum and cola !!

[SoloTraveller]

I get in at 10:50 on a Monday, I'll be fine Do you think a Monday afternoon will be bad?

[jojo p]

Thats what I was saying, you will probably get through nicely, but mid afternnon will be crowded. Why, because of the high prices for February a lot of folks will fly mid week to get better pricing... Four hours waiting for your friends, then another hour and a half riding into Negril , doesn't sound fun for a first day for the 8 year old , just saying !! You asked for opinions ! You can just situate your chair close to the water to keep an eye on your son, and you will get a head start on your tan lines, lol.... unless you want an umbrella.

[jojo p]

Ok, this is funny, I just reread your post, and I though I was talking to Mrs. Solo Traveler, not Mr. My advice still stands, that's an awfully long wait.....or....If your wife is comfortable with jumping on the Juta bus with her sister, why not you just go on ahead with your son, check into your hotel, and have it all ready for them when they arrive ? Just another option.

[ukran1ans]

Ok, this is funny, I just reread your post, and I though I was talking to Mrs. Solo Traveler, not Mr. My advice still stands, that's an awfully long wait.....or....If your wife is comfortable with jumping on the Juta bus with her sister, why not you just go on ahead with your son, check into your hotel, and have it all ready for them when they arrive ? Just another option.

Actually, I agree with Jojo on this. My 2, 20-something daughters and 3 year old grandson came down last Dec a few days after me and were fine taking a Pre-reserved Jamaica Tours shuttle. I don't see why your wife and sister-in-law wouldn't be fine doing the same.

[SoloTraveller]

Actually, I agree with Jojo on this. My 2, 20-something daughters and 3 year old grandson came down last Dec a few days after me and were fine taking a Pre-reserved Jamaica Tours shuttle. I don't see why your wife and sister-in-law wouldn't be fine doing the same.

I'm sure they wouldn't mind. Just trying to save $ for Rum Punch and Red Stripes.