Xtabi vs Negril Beach Condos vs Oasis - Budget Trip

[NOLAnmr]

Hi,

I'm planning to go to Negril for friend's wedding around Thanxgiving. Budget will mos def be an issue for me to make this trip. After some research on travel packages, it looks like Xtabi, NBC or Oasis are the ones we can afford. Can anyone give positives, negatives, comparisons, photos, thoughts or any other info about these please?

We got married in Negril in 2008 at CocoLapalm and spent some time after the wedding in Hedo and ended up at Seagrape Villas on the cliffs. Which, how that trip went with the wedding and all, I eally enjoyed the chilled vibe on the cliffs better than the beach. Of course, my budget is not what it was for my wedding so it looks like it will have to be 1 of these 3 resorts or any other better ones recommended?

I have been to Jamaica 2x, once in 2008 in Negril to get married and we celebrated our 2nd anniversary in Runaway Bay (SuperFun Resort) last year. Now we are going back to Jamaica for the 3rd time in just a few years and back to Negril for the first time sice we were married there. The time that we will be there falls on our third anniversary also. So I am relatively familiar with whats there and what to expect.

Now, since my budget is limited, I have to decide out of these places. I'm thinking Xtabi because I enjoyed the cliffs last time. Since it's non AI, are there many eating places and a grocery within short walking distances (wife can't walk too far). What about walking distance nightlife?

I'm thinking NBC b/c, maybe I do want to stay at the beach and don't know it. Last time I enjoyed CCLP's beach which was in a more chilled out area than NBC. I might have enjoyed the cliffs more after being there 2 weeks on beach, with wedding guests, wedding, AI and needed the solitude and rest. I did not enjoy the nightlife at Bamboo's though, the hassling was unbearable. I did enjoy Alfreds and The Jungle for nightlife. What food/grocery/nightlife are within short walking distance to NBC?

Finally Oasis looks great from photos. Sounds like it was just refurbished. It's on the cliffs but a way back from the water if I understand it. Price is right and I may even go AI (not sure) with this one because it may make my trip more affordable. Apperantly, they have a complimentary shuttle to go to cliffs and beach. Is anything within walking distance?

See my dilemma? I thank you in advance for your thoughts and advice.

PEACE,

Oscar