First trip approaching fast...want to say Hi, and THANK U

[Cpuff863]

Looking for A few ideas...first of all a little info about my FI and myself. 29, & 28 respectively, active couple from Northern Alberta Canada, we have been together for just about 9yrs, and have a Great Dane named Winston. We have travelled to Cuba, Mexico, all over British Columbia/Alberta/Saskatchewan, Seattle, Vegas together, California, Maritimes and Toronto. We have been fortunate to have travelled this much, but felt we found home when we stepped out of the airport in Mobay last year, choosing Jamaica for our honeymoon was a no brainer! Don't get me wrong our resort was very nice, but I spent just as much time in the tiny craft market beside it bantering with the locals, being told about Negril, and visiting/sub-ing, as I did at the swim up bar! My better half although extremely adventurous, friendly and outgoing, although he is less observant and did get hustled last year in Ocho. Meh, we laughed about it, chalked it up to learning experience (or maybe dirty b's, subs, sun...lol). Myself, I work in agriculture, love to golf, swim, anything outside. I can be both very outgoing and very shy, but when I am people person, so if we meet, we may lose a day "catching up".
K now that we got that out of the way...lol! Questions...

shell..have fun in Barbados, let me know how it turns out!..what was your experience with CSA in terms of getting taxis, arranging offsite excursions, or dinners to the cliffs? I had a rather difficult time trying to dial out to a local Jamaican # last time. We are taking to provided shuttle to CSA. Does it suck? I've read mixed reviews, super expensive beer / food break? I was contemplating hiring a private driver from the "transportation" section, but still a cheap-o at heart...trying to let that go a title since it is our H-moon, and starting it off with a private car, vs a bus might be a nice option?. Could I pm you some other more resort specific q's?

Places for a romantic dinner(doesn't need to be fancy by any means), would like to book it /arrange while at CSA? Would it be easiest to just suck it up and go to a digicel or lime and get a phone for these purposes?

Negril Hills Golf Club. Caddy recommendations for young couple? Worth going a few times(3-5) in two week if green fees and transportation are included. We love golf, but realize its very very warm and humid as well.

Good bars with nice vibes close-Ish to CSA?

Lots of questions, oops!

Thanks in advance!

Maybe we'll meet a boardie on the One Love Bus Bar Crawl (Courtney and Lee, signed up for Sunday July 7th, and Wed. July 10!) or if I'm super lucky and see Gerryg123 zoom by on a scooter! Can hardly wait! Less than two weeks

[Lutely]

My wife and I have been going to Negril for over 15 years. Mostly beach and found CSA about 5 reaches ago, next one booked for this October so you did well and I agree one of the best places on the beach. That said, there are many local places you should patronize. We love to walk the beach towards town from CSA and stop at a local watering hole, Alfred's being one of our favorites, but White Sands has been a good stopover as well. For a nice dinner on the cliffs we have been to Xtabi and Ivan's (love Ivan's) but have heard good things about Rockhouse too. Local calls from CSA are free and pretty reliable but getting a Digicel phone keeps you connected for not much while you're out. We got a driver the first time we landed on the rock and found him on our next reach, now he and his family are part of ours and I can give you is contact information if you want. He is licensed and insured and is a JUTA driver. Route taxis can be had fairly easily at CSA. If getting your own, you just need to make sure you are getting in a licensed taxi, red plate, and not just a private driver with no insurance. Gave up golfing for scuba diving so can't help you there. The fitness complex at CSA is awesome and the massages are great so you should check those out while there.

Definitely suggest a day trip or two while you are there. Dunn's River, Y's Falls, Mayfield Falls, Pelican Bar, Appleton Rum Estate, Black River. So many options and most of the fun is getting there and seeing Jamaica and its people. Patrick, our driver, has shown us so much of the real Jamaica over the years that we would not have seen and is part of why we keep coming back.

You will see the difference in Negril and Mo Bay but sounds like you have already caught the fever.

Enjoy.

[annymc]

Try out http://facebook.com/Abeokutajamaica. Abeokuta is mystical and romantic and if you call prior you can order lunch and enjoy it by the natural mineral pool under the Mediatation Tree, surrounded by the most amazing views. This is a magical experience of feeling at peace for the day.
I hope you enjoy your trip.

[MBJ]

I recently came out of the closet myself....my wife and I will be there at the same time! We are twice your age, but if they allow Senior Citizens, we may check out the Sunday One Love Bus ...Maybe they offer a Seniors discount (I'm extremely cheap) Negril Hills is neat, but pricey and I got a great idea for a Romantic Dinner, but I need to book it for Sat-6th before I recommend it...heeheehee

Looking for A few ideas...first of all a little info about my FI and myself. 29, & 28 respectively, active couple from Northern Alberta Canada, we have been together for just about 9yrs, and have a Great Dane named Winston. We have travelled to Cuba, Mexico, all over British Columbia/Alberta/Saskatchewan, Seattle, Vegas together, California, Maritimes and Toronto. We have been fortunate to have travelled this much, but felt we found home when we stepped out of the airport in Mobay last year, choosing Jamaica for our honeymoon was a no brainer! Don't get me wrong our resort was very nice, but I spent just as much time in the tiny craft market beside it bantering with the locals, being told about Negril, and visiting/sub-ing, as I did at the swim up bar! My better half although extremely adventurous, friendly and outgoing, although he is less observant and did get hustled last year in Ocho. Meh, we laughed about it, chalked it up to learning experience (or maybe dirty b's, subs, sun...lol). Myself, I work in agriculture, love to golf, swim, anything outside. I can be both very outgoing and very shy, but when I am people person, so if we meet, we may lose a day "catching up".
K now that we got that out of the way...lol! Questions...

shell..have fun in Barbados, let me know how it turns out!..what was your experience with CSA in terms of getting taxis, arranging offsite excursions, or dinners to the cliffs? I had a rather difficult time trying to dial out to a local Jamaican # last time. We are taking to provided shuttle to CSA. Does it suck? I've read mixed reviews, super expensive beer / food break? I was contemplating hiring a private driver from the "transportation" section, but still a cheap-o at heart...trying to let that go a title since it is our H-moon, and starting it off with a private car, vs a bus might be a nice option?. Could I pm you some other more resort specific q's?

Places for a romantic dinner(doesn't need to be fancy by any means), would like to book it /arrange while at CSA? Would it be easiest to just suck it up and go to a digicel or lime and get a phone for these purposes?

Negril Hills Golf Club. Caddy recommendations for young couple? Worth going a few times(3-5) in two week if green fees and transportation are included. We love golf, but realize its very very warm and humid as well.

Good bars with nice vibes close-Ish to CSA?

Lots of questions, oops!

Thanks in advance!

Maybe we'll meet a boardie on the One Love Bus Bar Crawl (Courtney and Lee, signed up for Sunday July 7th, and Wed. July 10!) or if I'm super lucky and see Gerryg123 zoom by on a scooter! Can hardly wait! Less than two weeks