BARS


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--Errol’s Sunset Café (next to Negril Beach Club & Travelers): located nearby, take a front row seat to the sunset, serves food, be wary of the men, beachwear casual, open 24/7, ask for Lloyd
--Xtabi (West End, near Sam Sara): The name is as exotic as the quaint cottages and octagon-shaped bungalows perched atop rocky terraces overlooking a turquoise sea. Explore the underwater caves, swim in a tropical lagoon where swimsuits are optional, or sip a cool island drink while you watch a Negril sunset bursting in a display of Technicolor wonderment. Great restaurant! 957-0121
--Kuyaba (next to Legends): funky, upscale island atmosphere with Tahitian thatch roofs and decking on the beach -- the perfect venue for slugging back the house special cocktails or ordering food
--Travelers Swim-up Bar (next to Errol’s Sunset Bar): Why waste a moment of pool time while drinking at the bar? After a few cocktails, stop by the hotel lobby to see if their pianist is hard at work; you won’t want to miss him! (Moderately priced restaurant on property.)
--Whistling Bird (next to Fun Holiday): semi-rustic, private oasis with the best staff in Negril! Stop by for a nightcap, play dominoes, and instantly feel at home amidst the gardens, while reggae plays softly. There are few nicer ways to end the day than laughing with Miss Lily and Bim. The cook is, from what I’ve been told, “out of this world” and purported to have cooked for Saudi kings.
--Sea Splash (near Treehouse): If you don’t want to eat a more formal, romantic dinner here, it’s still a great choice for a cocktail.
--The Sands at The Caves (West End, just before lighthouse): this upscale Island Outpost, all-inclusive property recently opened its bar to the public. If you’re looking for a break from the beach scene and want to enjoy a few drinks before dinner, take a taxi up to the cliffs and enjoy the sunset from this gorgeous property.
--White Sands (next to Nirvana): casual beach bar, cheap drinks, 2 for 1 specials, best blender drinks anywhere and laid back atmosphere, great rooftop sunset viewing

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SHOPPING/INTERNET CAFES


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A good place to go for most of your needs is the Sunshine Plaza. According to some, it has Negril's best supermarket, Hi-Lo, the NCB Bank, a range of duty free and gift stores, news stand, and a small local craft plaza. Countryside Pharmacy, located on the waterside of the plaza, is the best pharmacy in Negril.

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FOOD


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--HiLo (Sunshine Plaza, West End): an overall wider, americanized selection and roomier grocery store experience. The best exchange rate.
--Value Master (Value Master Plaza): Some would argue that this store is better than HiLo. The two stores are owned by the same company, so the prices are comparable, but you may find a few interesting items in this store that make unique and cheap souvenirs. It’s more Jamaican.
--Mini Mart (next to Barbbarn & Miss Mary’s): a nearby convenience store for snacks, drinks, and small purchases

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GIFTS/ART/JEWELRY


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--Jamaica Jane Gift Shop (across from Idle Awhile): Sick of seeing the same crap, store after store, island after island? Here’s a shop for those with discriminating tastes and an artistic eye! Bring your credit card.
--Ja Ja Originals (at Coco La Palm): the only decent attempt at an art gallery in Negril: paintings, jewelry, sculptures, carvings. 957-4326
--Times Square (across from Legends): conveniently nearby, well air-conditioned stores, courtyard café in the very back, and serves its purpose in offering crafts, souvenirs, Cuban cigars, and duty-free items
--Lindsay’s Original T-shirts (on beach, next to Roots Bamboo): powerful, painted by hand, unlike anything you’ll see in a gift shop
--Alfonso: Call Whistling Bird at 957-4403 to make arrangements in advance to see Alfonso’s exceptionally unique jewelry, hassle-free!

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INTERNET


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--Café Taino (across from Errol’s): offers snacks, coffee, drinks, food, and Internet service
--Surf ‘n Talk (next to Merrils): high speed Internet and COLD AC
--Easy Rock Internet Café (Mary’s Bay, West End): a funkier Internet Café with “the coldest Red Stripe in Negril”

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Walking, swimming or floating in the sea, daydreaming, sunset watching, resting, shopping, eating, partying, and reading under a palm tree should give you plenty of exercise, relaxation, and things to do during your brief stay, but for those of you that are looking for a little more…

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INVIGORATE/LUXURIATE/REJUVENATE


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--Swept Away Sports Complex (near Cool Spot Restaurant): tennis, golf, lap pool, squash, racquetball, basketball, fully equipped gym, ½ mile jogging track, steam room, sauna, massage, Jacuzzi. Call 957-4220 for the visitor rate.
--Negril Yoga Center (across from Coral Sea): “When you push open the gates of Negril Yoga Center, you will know you are home.” $15. per class, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 9:30 AM – 10:30, call or stop by to check additional classes, restaurant, fresh juices, 957-4397
--Jackie’s on the Reef (a secluded coral reef, two miles past the oldest lighthouse in Jamaica): A holistic health spa that offers a peaceful and supportive environment in a spacious and serene setting, allowing one to escape from the real world while rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit through yoga, meditation, massage, and fresh, healthy meals.957-4997
--Ultimate Spa & Salon (at Beachcomber Club): facials, hair salon, manicure/pedicure, massage, exfoliate, salt scrub, 957-4439
--Certified Massage & Physio Therapist: Oya Oezcan has 14 years experience in sports deep tissue and Swedish massage, reflexology (Hanne Marquardt), lymphatic drainage, orthopedic and neurological treatments. Her massage cottage is located at Catch a Falling Star on the West End, but call to see if she’ll come to your villa. 440-7071
--Whoopie’s Hammock Park (just past lighthouse, West End): This park is just what is says it is, plus a bar. Before you get dropped off to sway a few hours away, make sure you have a ride home lined up.

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EXCURSIONS/ACTIVITIES


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--The Royal Palm Reserve is an amazingly beautiful and tranquil natural swamp forest within the Negril Great Morass. Experience the bountiful and endemic flora and fauna, including a huge array of butterflies, dragonflies (or needle cases as they are known locally), and birds. Particularly abundant are the Morass Royal Palms, this being the largest stand of them in the world! Your guided tour through the reserve is on well-maintained, elevated boardwalks, including a 40' lookout, giving you a commanding view across the reserve and morass to the nearby mountains. $10.00, 9.00 am - 6.00 pm, 7 days, 957-3736
--Mayfield Falls: This beautiful waterfall cannot be done justice by words alone. “Falls Walking” is a must, a hike through the beautiful rain forest, scattered with crystal clear pools for sporadic swimming that takes you right to the very falls themselves. Complete with a bamboo bar and a restaurant right at the base of this beautiful attraction, don’t forget to bring your swim trunks!
--Appleton Rum Estate (2 hours from Negril) Wray and Nephew's rum estate at Appleton is located on thousands of acres of sugar cane fields. This is the oldest rum producer in the Caribbean (250 years!). The 30-minute tour takes you through the rum-making process from a historic and current perspective and finishes with sampling some of the product. $12 per person, 963-9215.
--Lighthouse: This beautiful landmark is located on the western end of Negril. Staring out to sea, the almost 70 feet of sculpted concrete holds this beacon of safety aloft, so as to be seen from even the darkest of nights at sea. Eat breakfast at Sips ‘n Bites (West End) on your way.
--Famous Vincent: snorkel trips on his glass bottom, $20. per person, 333-2809
--Rhodes Hall Plantation: a magnificent property covering over 550 lush acres, located just five miles from Negril, tour the Jamaican countryside on horseback while friendly and knowledgeable guides lead the way. 957-6334
--Half Moon Bay Beach: privately-owned property with restaurant and bar, a nice escape if you are looking for a less populated, clothing optional beach
--Benji’s Paradise: swim in “The Blue Hole,” natural mineral water

- The artist formerly known as Rizla