Clarity, babies don't rule out travel! Negril beach is a wonderland for toddlers. And if you pack the right things for the long flight --you are set. Of course the 3 plus hr flight from NYC is easier than from CA-- but nonetheless I have lots of friends who go global with their babies and kids.

Thanks for the mini report on the trip with your family, I couldn't imagine you not going. Did your dad get to meet with any of the JA family? Or is that planned for his next trip?

Despite the fact that you went around the time of a major storm, it looks like the weather still smiled upon you.