Rondel village for us, it's the people that work there and the people who stay there!
Rondel village for us, it's the people that work there and the people who stay there!
The best thing about White Sands is the best thing about wherever you stay in Negril. It's Negril - laid back, no attitude (and if you are having trouble with your attitude there is medication for that), kind and unselfish people...
Negril is its own "country" with its citizens scattered across the world. We might only be "home" for 7 or 10 days a year. But we are definitley home. Our home is White Sands.
This view from the covered deck at the Owner's villa @Nirvana
It's the comfort zone afforded by the property and we have stayed at many over the years. Blue Cave, Heartbeat, Kuyaba, Beach House Villas, Beach Club Condos, Fun Holiday, Caribbean Delight, Rondel,,,, Our desiginated drop place since 2002 with a few exceptions has been Mariposa.
On all properties WE look for and have found on most:
AC, big patio with electrical outlets for coffee maker/toaster/juicer/i-pod dock/blender, we like the stove top at Mariposa for stay at home dinners, we like having a restaurant on property if you don't feel like cooking breakfast or want to supplement lobster pasta with hot bread and a salad or desert, secure parking, 24 hour security it's nice to leave an igloo outside at night and know it will be there in the morning, I love the bustle of the beach but I love for my property to be shady quiet when I walk away from the beach, foot showers at beach and by room, staff that will do laundry or cloths line if you want to shower wash some stuff, wifi, we are older folks and I don't mind saying it - a couple nights a week will find us on patio at 1 a.m. with i-pod dock keeping rythm but we are old enough to know that loud does not trump quality when it comes to our music and that it is our music we don't have to make it our neighbors who may or may not share our taste in music and visa versa, Staff - caring but not overbearing, I have noticed that a good gardener can set a lot of atmosphere for a property, a chef that tells you when the veggie/fruit truck is out front, I am a dog owner at home - I know multiple generations of dogs on some properties - I don't mind my buddies laying at my feet at night - they may be dropping by my door while I'm asleep all night, closeness of other food options and some mini shop options is nice although as a driver Shamrock is a daily ice stop, quality of beach furniture is a plus
I know there is a lot of discussion on this board about "how is the beach at,,,," , I have never seen the beach not be good somewhere. I have seen 50 yards of beach at Mariposa, I have seen it's current water at the wall state, one thing I am confident about is that the sand moves, the property that has water lapping at it today can be buried in 5 feet deep sand after the right storm a year from now,,,,,, the luxury of 40 some trips is that we do not have to have the perfect sun, temp, beach each trip. A storm from central america is differant than a storm over cuba is differant than the most beautifal trade wind day you have ever experienced,,,,,, each brings it's own understanding of the Island.
Sorta sounds like we are picky, but really we are pretty self sufficient, the best thing about there is it is not here and I mean that at every level from the noise and confusion of life to the weather,,,,
I have won many awards in a lifetime of competition and service. But the highest was offered without plaque or fanfare on a hilltop in post Ivan Jamaica. A true Rasta and a dear friend observed "Chet you are like a father of men, you see need and fulfill that need without being asked". Let us be travelers and not tourist.
We like the private-cottage style cliff resorts, such as Catcha, Tensing Pen, Xtabi, and Citronella. We like to get out and socialize, hang out at the beach, go out to bars and restaurants, and then we have our own little private paradise to go back to when we're ready for some peace & quiet or alone time. It's not everybody's cup of tea, but perfect for Chad and me. We also have to have a refrigerator and coffee maker at the very least, kitchenette is even better. Oh, and love places with outdoor showers.
I couldn't have said it better...... Love the West End.Originally Posted by Hettie
I can stay in the middle of 7 mile beach/with taxes/with 2 pools,one OCF,hot tub/breakfast at CoCo for $100 per night?????? See yaaaa
I've stayed in a few places, Sandals, CoCo, SATPs, best thing is their all in Negril!!!! never had a bad time anywhere in Jamaica .
I like hopping around, and don't have a large cash influx in my traveling --so for me so far favored spot is Bar B Barn with their included breakfast. White Sands beach side didn't do it for me. I used to love NBCC (condo side not Mariners) but outgrew that. Seastar rocks, but I need to be near the sea when I go, as in point my eyes in the direction and it is there. Back in the days when Catcha would harbor guests from seastar for the day, I fell in love with it. Too much $$$ for me though. And I have found I am a beach person, despite all of the associated tribulations. Country Country was fabulous--again the breakfast with lodging sells me--plus cool gardens and unique architecture. So I guess I can say I don't have a favorite go to spot yet. It is a wonderful work in progress. I can't wait to continue the research.
I think everyone looks for something different in what they want their vacation to be...thus the difference of opinions on hotels. I personally prefer to stay somewhere with more of a local vibe as opposed to a touristy hotel. I don't want to be waited on because it just doesn't feel right to me. The place I usually go will also rent long term to locals, which is fine with me. More of a yardie feel than a hotel feel. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I go there to hang out with my peeps..so it works for me
"Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver and gold" R.N.M
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