Hello Goodnight Twism - welcome to the Board. We are so thrilled that you signed up and joined us. We love new outlooks and also love to help. I will give my "two cents" and I am sure others will chime in with more information. First WOW "The Caves" - most of us only dream of such luxurious accomodations but I hope you will share your Trip Report afterwards so we can all live vicariously (please).

1) Many places have cable so you should have no trouble finding a place to watch the game. I would think Margaritaville on the beach would have it and also Seastar on the West End will likely have it available. Seasplash on the beach has a live sunset webcast which you guys would LOVE and Jim the owner would like put it on for you - you can email or call ahead if you want to be sure.

2) 7 mile is available for use by everyone - loungers are usually for the resort guests but if you find a place you like and want to have lunch/drinks then you can likely camp out at the bar or ask about chairs. I like to hang at BarBBarn or Treehouse (nice wide part of the beach most times of the year). Watersports will come to you (lol). Boat rides available - they will be docked all along....jet skis also - you will be asked. Maybe boardies can chime in with average cost so you can tell if you are quoted a reasonable amount.

3)money - I think it depends on how long your stay is. If short then I think US is fine and most places accomodate but taxis and a few other places may not always have correct change. If you will be out and about and staying a week or more I would change some money once you get to Negril. They are called cambios and there is a blue one right downtown - just walk in; wait in line; ask for US to Jamaican and you will get about 85 to 1. I carried a cheat sheet when I first went to Negril with the $10, $20, etc already calculated to JA dollars to help me. Also there is an ATM machine outside Scotia Bank downtown that will dispense Jamaican dollars (calculate the equivalent beforehand so you know how much to tell the machine to give you). Hope that helps.

4) must do/see - for me I love to try new restaraunts - some of my favs are:
Westend: Ivan's at Catcha Falling Star $$; Chicken Lavish $; Just Natural $; Eddie DeBar Jerk $
Town: Sweet Spice $; Juici Js $; Juici Patties
Beach: Kuyaba $$; Miss Sonias (gardenside) $

I also love to find a nice spot (usually on the cliffs) to watch the sunset. I like to go downtown and shop. I enjoy sitting and talking with locals about life. I love to be IN the amazing turquoise sea. Thats all I need but if you like more excitement there are reggae shows several nights a week and RealNegril.com has a schedule of live webcasts where you can meet boardies and Rob/Lisa our fearless leaders. Also Jungle is a dance club (Thurs ladies night). Lots of day trips close to and good tour companies - if interested just ask for recommendations.

I hope you enjoy your reach. Bless