Need some day trip suggestions!

[annymc]

I recommend Abeokuta Paradise Nature Park http://facebook.com/Abeokutajamaica and another favourite is a drive to Bluefields, Belmont and St Elizabeth for peppered shrimp, fried fish and bammy.

[booger]

Good list Marley, I would also add -

Not too far from Negril:
Half Moon Bay
Sav-La-Mer on a Market Day Fri or Sat
Roaring River on the way to Mayfield Falls would make a good full day outing
Jurassic Park?

Bit further out -
Black River boat tour
Bamboo Avenue
Bluefield Beach and Belmont
Lovers Leap

Big ups for Percy's Retreat, Mayfield Falls, YS Falls, Pelican Bar and Bluefield.

Hey Alexa,
Add this list to what Marley added and it's great list of things to do and should give you some ideas. Google will help you find out details about all of these places. If you want to hang out at at a locals place Percy's Retreat is a great place. His family is really nice and his wife cooks up some good food. It doesn't provide a view of anything, however his property is lush and beautiful. Spend a few hours here and maybe add on Half Moon as it is right down the street. Percy is also a driver and he can come pick you up and escort you to his place as well as Half Moon.

[TizzyATX]

I had a wonderful time horsebackriding on my first trip. Also did Black River/YS Falls. This was in addition to a snorkeling trip out on a glass bottom boat. All were fun, but I could have skipped Black River (simply because it was nothing new to me).

On my second trip I was also with Booger amongst others for the YS Falls/Pelican Bar trip and it was out of this world fun, he is not exagerrating.

I know there is so much to do and so little time....i'm just sharing my own experience.

[Nurse Marcia]

I like to take newbies to Rockland Bird sanctuary so they can have a Doctorbird (Jamaica's national bird) sit on their finger and drink nectar from a bottle. Then a river raft ride down the Great River. You don't have to get up too early and will get back before sunset, easily.

Don't plan too much -- you won't do half of it

[Alexa P.]

This all sounds so great. Thanks! I guess whatever we can't fit in on this trip will just mean that we will need to come back again!

[JoDeana]

That's the spirit!

[Fun in the sun]

I have a school up in the hills i have set up donations . Please leave me your email and I can give you the info. These kids do not get much of the tourist dollars and def will melt your heart...you can bring simple things such as pencils and paper.

[tiffer]

I am very interested in the school in the hills,how many kids? What do they need most?