Change is always difficult, I usually have a "talk" with myself and then I'm good to go.

In Kingston I would recommend Liguanea Club. Very reasonably priced, secure, inexpensive food on property, right in New Kingston, walking distance to Emancipation Park, easy ride to Bob's museum and Devon house. As well as check out Hellshire beach....you can do all of this in a short time frame...maybe three days then head over to Negril.

For a completely different experience I would highly recommend Port Antonio....the beauty in that part of Jamaica is just unreal and so much to do and see. But combining with Negril (although I've done that before) is a lot of driving.