HELP this newly divorced Couples Resorts only staying Jamaica loving female :)

[saeyedoc]

Whether there are kids at resorts or not depends on when you are going. Idle Awhile's beach is small, so you will feel their presence if any are there. The beach at Nirvana is so huge, you could easily find a quiet spot. The beachfront suites at Nirvana may have the best location of any, you're literally right on the beach. No bar or restaurant, but White Sands is right next door and some rooms come with cook service. Absence of public services means no one should be on property that's not staying there, very secure.

[jennifereisme]

My gut has been telling me to go with IAW for the past couple months and you should go with your gut normally right? I was trying to keep board under $1000 though but I know you do get what you pay for.
Thanks for all the input!! Keep it coming mon!

[Ever72]

Whether there are kids at resorts or not depends on when you are going. Idle Awhile's beach is small, so you will feel their presence if any are there. The beach at Nirvana is so huge, you could easily find a quiet spot. The beachfront suites at Nirvana may have the best location of any, you're literally right on the beach. No bar or restaurant, but White Sands is right next door and some rooms come with cook service. Absence of public services means no one should be on property that's not staying there, very secure.

This was exactly what I was trying to say. I love IAW but if there's a lot of people and kids, the beach area is tiny and you will be crammed in there with everyone. But it can be fun, too!!! Nirvana is more spread out. I also really love the little back garden at Nirvana. May not be possible to get Veranda suite depending on time of year you'll be there but you can always email them and ask. Good luck!

[jojo p]

As a solo female traveler, I always stay at the White Sands.......Best value on the beach ( check pics, rates, and reviews, you will see for yourself !!!! ) Basic , but clean rooms, excellent housekeeping, each room has a fridge and ac. Each room also has a terrace, or balcony. The staff is great, and has a very social bar....it's perfect for the solo traveler, as it is smaller but plenty of people around, as they get a lot of repeat visitors. They serve breakfast, and lunch, and it is in walking distance to everything......Best part, it is on the best stretch of the beach, right along with CoCo, Nirvana, Charella, and Idle Awhile, but for less than half the price of these other places !!!!

[jennifereisme]

As a solo female traveler, I always stay at the White Sands.......Best value on the beach ( check pics, rates, and reviews, you will see for yourself !!!! ) Basic , but clean rooms, excellent housekeeping, each room has a fridge and ac. Each room also has a terrace, or balcony. The staff is great, and has a very social bar....it's perfect for the solo traveler, as it is smaller but plenty of people around, as they get a lot of repeat visitors. They serve breakfast, and lunch, and it is in walking distance to everything......Best part, it is on the best stretch of the beach, right along with CoCo, Nirvana, Charella, and Idle Awhile, but for less than half the price of these other places !!!!

Wow really! What room do you book? Garden or beach side? Are the terrace or balconies private? Thanks for the suggestion.. Wasn't even considering it and it's hella cheap

[jojo p]

Jennifer, yep, like I said, best value on the beach........I always get beach side....and like second floor, for a balcony ( and yes, they are private ).....I love sitting out on my balcony, having a drink just chilling....especially in the evening, as it is quite there in the evening......right across the street is the popular Best in the west chicken place, and Mickeys store , where you can get pop, water, ice, beer, rum, snacks and such....... you will love it there.....excellent security as well...... One big tip should you decide to give it a try...call the office direct, they will give you rate, and availability right then...... Francis or Terri Ann are the greatest, and will set you up !

[jojo p]

By the way, there are at least a couple dozen boardies, that already have White Sands booked for the boardie bash in April, I somehow feel sorry for the resort.....hahahahaha !!!!

[jennifereisme]

By the way, there are at least a couple dozen boardies, that already have White Sands booked for the boardie bash in April, I somehow feel sorry for the resort.....hahahahaha !!!!

Haha. Maybe I should go in April then?

[ukran1ans]

Wow really! What room do you book? Garden or beach side? Are the terrace or balconies private? Thanks for the suggestion.. Wasn't even considering it and it's hella cheap

As WS has become a regular stop for me now, I back up everything JoJo says! And I've met other single female travelers at WS, so she's not alone in her travels there. One thing I might mention about the garden side is that the rooms are larger, a lil nicer than the beach side (with larger balconies as well). Also, WS just did a fantastic job renovating their pool on the garden side last year and it's a nice place for a few days of peace and quiet (no local vendors or tourists to bother) during a week long stay. So if you don't mind the walk across the daily walk across the street, the garden side also has it's advantages.

[jennifereisme]

As WS has become a regular stop for me now, I back up everything JoJo says! And I've met other single female travelers at WS, so she's not alone in her travels there. One thing I might mention about the garden side is that the rooms are larger, a lil nicer than the beach side (with larger balconies as well). Also, WS just did a fantastic job renovating their pool on the garden side last year and it's a nice place for a few days of peace and quiet (no local vendors or tourists to bother) during a week long stay. So if you don't mind the walk across the daily walk across the street, the garden side also has it's advantages.

Owner of WS just got back to me since I had a question about smoking cigs on the balcony LOL and suggested a room with a kitchenette... Thoughts?