My wife did some extensive research...coral seas started out as a place for us and we would not hesitate to stay there....search markospoon on this board..he stays there regular and he is a repsected boardie...every place we have stayed at has had some bad reviews (lots) on trip advisor...we have not been unsatisfied yet...most of the negative reviews are from someone expecting 5 star service and things at a budget rate....dont take those too serious, just use as a way to gather info...
the best rates she found beachside was at white sands and travelers, both about 57.00...rinakim, who answered above found us white sands deal, so we are staying there, along with some other soon to be friends...janet also saw a good deal, about 45.00 at footprints, but it is on the other end of the beach from where we normally stay, so we didnt consider it too much....
you will like xtabi, a great place to stay cliffside for a first timer....check the trip report in my signature, our 1st trip to jamaica was in 09, and we spent alot of time at xtabi...i have lots of pics for you to get an idea.....we were very close to making it our cliff place this time....and the seaside cottages will give you all the privacy you need...
my wife said you and I sound like we could be good friends, just by your couple of posts she read...
and I promise you will get the vibe I was talking about in the pm, and it will all be cool...just use a little common sense and then just blend right in...
peace, my brother....
