I've traveled to Negril the last week in October the last 18 years. Yes, it is slower, which is great for our little posse. Sometimes it rains for a few minutes, other times for a few hours. We were there in 2012 when Hurricane Sandy hit Kingston, but in Negril, we were playing dominoes outside at the bar at Footeprints. If places had been closed for the summer, they seemed to be open when we arrived in October. Since I've been going there, I haven't experienced any places closed that I visit each time. This year, I'll be there in July, and expect much of the same. As I said, this has been MY experience only, and hopefully others will share their experiences, not what they've heard from others or rumors. I think you should go! For me, anytime in Negril is a great time.

Dr. J