Negril early 80's...some of the Good Old Days!!!!

[johng]

By the early 80's Negril still hadn't grown too much, still not too many hotels and very few all inclusive hotels other than Negril Beach Village / Hedonism. There were still many Mom & Pops and you could still pitch a tent if so inclined. I didn't visit Negril between 1987 and 1997 and was surprised when I did return to see the rapid growth and development. Significant beach erosion, beach water wasn't nearly as clean and traffic was like I-95. Back in the early 80's you had a Supermarket at the Villas and a couple of grocery stores (Wharf Club Store) and that was it. Plenty of small shops to have a beer and food. Back then it was a rather inexpensive vacation where the exchange rate was still pretty even between USD & JD. Unfortunately times change but Negril will always be a special place. When did the A-Frame at Miss Gloria's finally come down??? That was a landmark!!!!

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