Walking from the Negril Aerodome to Couples Negril

[Jamerican1]

Yay or Nay?

On the map it looks like its only about a block and a half. I have some slight concerns about walking on the road, but we should be arriving around 12:30 - 1:00 in the afternoon so it will be light out.

Has anyone done this? Or are we better off just taking a cab?

[rooster]

Your right on the distance...so I guess it depends on how much luggage you have to walk with.

[Jamerican1]

I am hoping for just one suitcase (haven't started packing yet, but as the years have gone on we bring less and less with us to Jamaica), it may be two though, so each of us would be pulling one.

[Johio]

Keep in mind that there are no sidewalks between the aerodome and CN. You'll be walking on the shoulder of the street. We've just taken a cab and cost us US$10.

[Kathy]

Yay...

[Jamerican1]

Yay...

$10 US, really? I'm not a cheapskate, but that seems kinda steep for such a short distance?

[VVHT]

Before the new road to Negril, I used to take the plane on ocassion. I would have the pilot call a taxi to meet us when we landed. I don't remember the cost, but it wasn't excessive. Helps to negotiate in advance.

For me it was a no brainer. I would be coming from Boston out of the deep cold and into the hot caribbean weather. No need to start the vacation drenched in sweat...

Good luck,

VVHT

[Jamerican1]

For me it was a no brainer. I would be coming from Boston out of the deep cold and into the hot caribbean weather. No need to start the vacation drenched in sweat...

Good luck,

VVHT

Good point!

[Kathy]

I love the different perspectives... We come out of Chicago and can't wait to stretch our legs, feel the heat (sweat 'n' all), then hit the sea for cool-down, and the bar for refreshments! YEARS ago we walked from the aerodrome to Hedo. It was a little bit more of a trek than where Couples is...but it was definitely do-able. One other time we switched rooms out on the beach stretch...road-side to beach front... each pulling a bag, and me carrying a coconut! Drew a few extra beep-beeps, thumbs ups, and laughter from the drivers!

Good luck with your decisions... and whether it's $5, $10, $20...whatever... in our case it's about the freedom of not being in a car, bundled up in winter jackets and boots like at home... Have fun! - k

[Jamerican1]

Thanks Kathy!!