thank you so much for the feed back...it does sound like a split vacation is the way to go (have to convence hubby)! When we stayed at Catch last year (our 1st time to Negril) we didn't do as much research as we should have & didn't know really where to go. I'll tell you where we did end up "3 Dives" and had the best lobsters we have ever had in our lives!!!! So that is why I thought stay on the beach and walk a few steps and be in the middle of the action. BUT on the other hand, I keep hearing about the shows and the free shuttle at sea star. If this is my problem today, isn't it great? I keep hearing about the "best room" at sea star, something about right above the bar, nice and private with a great view? I think i'm leaning toward sea star...okay guys anymore tips, where to go & how much to bring ($ wise for a week) for 2 pretty good drinkers, pretty good eaters 30somethings , lol! THANK YOU!!!!