any other ideas?

[sonja]

I will be staying for a month+ in the summer. I usually do it solo, but i have a dear friend, a newbie, coming to stay with me for a week. These are things i think she should know about the experience.. Please add to these.. And correct me if i’m wrong.. thanks

Things to know before you go:

You won’t see many tourists in the summer. Nobody goes in the summer; it’s too damn hot!

Some places close up, but most stay open and have lower room prices, a good deal. Food and alcohol prices do not go down, and are not that cheap, depending on where you go. About same as in US for dinner, but lots of cheap eats too.

Major reggae artists perform during the peak season, Nov - March, but not in off season. There will still be music, but more local music.



Some things you can do:


Meet interesting people.

Chill in a hammock

Chill in crystal clear water - everyday!

Enjoy the Vendors.!

Listen to the Music. And the Rooster!

Read a book

Take a road trip.

Watch the ‘parade’ on the beach

Have wonderful meals

Play dominoes

Get to know the locals who are there year after year, in the same spot

Meet some of my friends

Make friends of your own

Watch sunsets on the West End

Watch sunsets on the beach

Walk the Road

Sleep late

Get up for sunrise

figure out where your soul is and where you want to go next in life. i find it the perfect environment for that.

Find unexpected blessings!

[JohnNYC]

Add Experience sand gravity

[Sheila]

Smell the night Jasmine and listen to the tree frogs.

[sonja]

thank you Sheila

[Kold Ass Mofo]

Snorkeling on the reef and/or the cliffs

Bicycle ride

Hike up a river

Sunset boat cruise

[sonja]

thank you all.. my list is growing!

[JohnNYC]

An afternoon nap on the cliffs, preferably in a hammock, while listening to the waves hit the rock.

[Todd]

R&R. Redstripes and Rum.

[JohnNYC]

watch the rain from a your balcony or a small Tiki bar

[Irine]

Well, I would hire Linston to take you up to the Roaring River and swim in the caves in the open aquafers. It's an experience unlike any other, almost spiritual. Stop at Savlamar on the way home and go to the spice store. Can't remember the name of the place but you can get all the ingredients for spicy pumpkin shrimp soup, and a big bag of "jerk to the bone" spice. It'll take up your entire day, but she won't stop talking about it for a long time.