I am not so sure going there now and expecting it quiet is going to happen... which being busy is a good thing for the Jamaican economy. Cocolapalm is sold out for several periods of time including right now. I was looking at their livestream yesterday and it looked packed and I know other places are sold out too. Negril is coming back and I can't wait for next week to experience the "old Negril" once again...right around 50 flights a day is amazing.
I want to thank everyone who has piped in on this thread. It is really helpful, and absolutely true! There is nowhere "like" Negril anywhere in the world, even now in the time of Covid. I'll be encouraging my husband to make the jump so we can enjoy our special oasis, even now!
Canadacan - I am Canadian and am booked for Feb 24th to April 23rd. Two years is LONG enough to wait.
Irie Sue
Go and enjoy! Life is short. Have fun! We visited Negril in August and had a blast!! The China *virus* did not put a damper on out time in Paradise. Can't wait to go back
We also visited in August when curfew was 7 or 8 pm (i don't really remember because it seems like years ago already.) If you are vaxed (& boosted now), wear your mask and mind your distance the locals do a great job with temp checks, number limits etc. We mostly chilled at the pool until cocktails and dinner. The beach is also wide open (like the 80's). We took a deep breath and proceeded with our trip just as the island was beginning to get the vaccine. We had a great time and got to see all our friends. Take care and you can too.
The proper term is COVID-19. The term you used to refer to the virus is racist and extremely offensive.Originally Posted by Jaherring
Go and enjoy! Life is short. Have fun! We visited Negril in August and had a blast!! The China *virus* did not put a damper on out time in Paradise. Can't wait to go back
I think the word that you are thinking of xenophobic.
China is a country, not a race. Many races make up the billions of people in China.
If it was called the US flu, which race would that be?
It can be considered offensive even though historically flus have been named for the country of origin, Spanish flu, Hong Kong flu and the Plague of Justinian named after an actual person. There are also the Russian, Italian, Mexican, Naples plagues that were more localized. Patient Zero for Covid was from China, specifically Wuhan.
Offensive, yes, quite probably but not without precedent. Racist? Nope, but most definitely xenophobic in the woke age of the 2020's...
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I was in Negril for 11 days in November and December. The only time I was around people info was the airport and plane , which people were masked up. Once in Negril I had plenty of space to myself. I will be back feb 4 th in Negril then out to Zimbali . Do what you feel in your heart . Negril is alive again. I hope your family stays healthy against this nasty virus.
Regarding post #18.
Rob, with ties to Ohio, I thought you'd mention the Norovirus, which had it's most recent outbreak in July, 2021. It was named after the town of Norwalk, Ohio back in 1929. I've never looked at those people the same since I learned that. (That's sarcasm people.) Useless information, I know.
Johio
Norwalk is on the map for a flu! Woohoo!
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