Would you rather...

[irie always]

Most of our previous trips were 10 days and we would split 5 days on the beach and 5 days in the cliffs, at Seastar of course. Then we stretched to 12 days all to cliffs and then the last trip was 14 days. One week just does not seem to justify the expense for us, especially when 2 days are travel days. Leaves you with only 5 days to chill. Depending on the amount of stress you have carried down with you, it may take at least a few days to unwind. We have another 2 weeks this January and then we are graduating to 3 weeks for 2013. Thank goodness for the summers back home to get us through the stretch to get back. As was suggested - stretch your next trip to 10 days including weekends then you'll see, you may be stretching longer the next time.

[Orchid]

This is a hard one...2 weeks is definately more cost effective, airfare being the big factor. BUT.....after a few months, I need to get back, I think about it ALL the time (like right now, last day there was Jan 8, so I am due!) My vote is for option B.

[marley9808]

I agree with jennnn
The first trip I ever made to Negril was in January 1999 (1 week)....then I went right back in May (1999) (2 weeks) and then again in November (1999) (1 week)...that was a really great year! LOL
But that first taste is a drug and you just HAVE to find a way back!

I once went for only 5 days because I got a good deal but I vowed to never ever do that again. I said I will never go for less than a week. Last year we went for 10 days and this year we are going for 10 days, but I tell you if I had been able to do 2 trips a week each I would have picked that instead.
No matter how long a trip is, it eventually ends and the end is EVEN harder if you dont already have another reach planned, you know what I mean.

[mud]

Attachment 1491now that you have been there, you know that 1 week is just NOT ENOUGH.besides, once a year you have time to think just how much fun you are going to have.telling ppl.about your up comming trip is really exciting,and adds to your trip.then theres the savings on your airfair.you have to add in too.

[poolguywindsor]

With only a 4 hour flight and two airport options b works better for me, but after six trips last year and air fares as low as $300 return inc tax it was all good. This year I am yet to find any deals on air, at least $600 return, it was my excuse to go again how can you pass on the air deal?

[Joe Trinidad]

For me and my family, we look forward go going once / year and staying longer than 2 weeks if possible. Going during the festive season affords different perspectives on Negril. Between Christmas and New Years it's not that busy compared to later in January or February, and lets us wind down quicker. Calming down from the hustle and bustle of the city literally takes about 3 - 4 days before you realize you're walking slower, listening clearer, and actually feel for real the ambiance that everyone calls "the vibe".

As December transitions into January, the vibe changes slightly and it's a neat thing to experience. We usually stay 15 - 17 days and the kids only mis a minimum amount of school. We spend most of our time visiting different areas of the island, taking day trips all over looking for new things that we have not seen before. It's been like that for 17 years and there's always something new each year. Going for 1 week is not enough and doesn't provide the extended down time that we crave.

If I were you, I'd experiment with length of time, you'll find what's comfortable for you and your lifestyle, then you'll settle for that happy medium, and get even more addicted. Remember, a trip to Negril, no matter how long or short beats not going at all.

[Aimbri]

We will take A also.. 2 weeks out of here .. and spending it there.. doesn't get any better. We split, AI/non.

[Jim-Donna]

With the price of airfare once a year is all we can go. The first year it was one week. We had weddings and a graduation the next year,so had to skip that one. The next year was two weeks. The next year was three weeks. A week in Negril, Port Antonio, then Treasure Beach. Three weeks is too long for me. I missed my home. Two weeks is just right for us. Long enough to get really relaxed, but not missing home. But if we COULD, it would be TWO weeks TWICE a year!

[rastagirl777]

I always choose A, always did for all the years I've been going. Here's why:
1. Airfare expense: Even though I travel on miles and there are some years where I might have enough miles to do two trips - the costs add up. If I were to pay for two or more trips to JA each year at around $600 r/t from San Francisco that really eats into the "enjoyment" budget. Rather have that extra dough in my pocket to spend there.
2. Travel time: Coming from Northern California my trip is at least 12 hours door to door each way. That slices two whole days off my vacation. With two trips that's four days of travel. Exhausting and less time to enjoy. Not to mention "acclimation" time - it usually takes me 2-3 days to get in the groove. Plus time on airplanes - I spend LOTS of time on airplanes and in hotels throughout the year - coming home is a highlight. In this month alone I will have crossed the country by air 4 times.
3. Work! My work is seasonal so even if I were to try to "sneak" in another trip it would be short and almost not worth it. Now there have been years where I have done that - a 9 day trip in April one year for a wedding - a 1 week trip in February (just three weeks after I'd returned) for a festival. Had a great time no doubt but the nature of my work really cramps my style that way. So I choose to go when work is somewhat slow and that is once a year.
4. Because I choose to go when work is slow and because I have the ability there to keep up on what is going on with work from Jamaica I go each year for three months. This way I am really able to immerse myself in the relaxation mode, clear my brain and most importantly for me "live" there for that period of time with my friends and community there. It makes my vacation more of a marathon than a sprint so I return to the states clear, relaxed and rejuvenated. I don't have to wait a year - my trips each year are only 9 months apart. To some that may seem like an eternity but not to me.
5. If I am able to squeeze another vacation into my year (during the summer usually) I try to go somewhere different - even if just a music festival. For two years I went to Paris, this year possibly Israel.
6. Most importantly - my reality, while stressful and very busy at times, does not suck. I live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet that is always wonderful to return to. I love the work I do. I don't really even need to escape the weather though sometimes somewhat cold and dreary (this morning we have that magnificent NoCal fog hugging us). I treasure and look forward to my Jamaica soujourn every year but I don't LIVE for it...it's part of my cycle and I'm very content with that cycle.

[Katho]

Right away I chose B. I hate the 1yr wait!! The truth is with 2 children (9&10) I really can't do either A or B without guilt, lol Someday I will bring them...that will have to be a 2 trip year I really think it depends on your situation. It's a 4hr, always direct, flight for me. There are always great seat sales. I paid $335r/t this year! Taking that into consideration, with the freedom to do it, it's 2 trips for sure.

The first year I went we stayed for 10 days. That was 2000, I was pregnant with child #1. It was amazing. Since then it's been 8 days, 7 nights. Even had to skip a couple years, not in a row though, lol! I'm satisfied with 1 week...because I have to be