We have been to Negril 6 years in a row and are going again this July. We always stay at CN because we don't want to have to think very hard about our next meal or carrying any cash on us. Money-wise we figured that it works out pretty even. That being said - we do go off resort and have never been discouraged to do so (other guests at CN kind of look at us funny though!). We went to the tour desk wanting to just go out and about in Negril to various places and have a driver at our disposal. The young lady at the tour desk didn't try to convince us to do any of the packages they offer. She contacted a local legit driver on her phone and set things up for us. We will be out and about this July!!!