Hi everyone,

I am going to Negril in September for 7 or 10 days. Trying to make this the cheapest, most authentic trip possible!

These are my ideas so far:

I was planning to bring some food with me - cans of tuna, jar of mayo, peanut butter, jam/jelly, crackers, chips, cereal, instant coffee, rice/pasta, water bottles, etc. - Is all of that acceptable in my suitcase? Any other suggestions?

Plan on cooking most of my meals- eggs/fruit for breakfast. sandwich/fruit/veggies for lunch. And dinners I was thinking of cooking myself.. buying some meats. But would it be cheaper to just grab some jerk chicken or fish and a local restaurant?

Going to buy a couple bottles of rum to make a rum punch or rum/coke, so I don't have to spend money on alcohol while out.

Going to walk as much as possible (hostel is 10-20 min walk to 7 mile beach)

Not interested in "touristy" excursions- been to Dunn's River, Mayfield Falls. Maybe just some snorkeling, and would love to rent a scooter/motorcycle for a day or two to get out into the country.

How much money should I plan on spending per day?

Would love any advice on how to keep my costs down.

Thanks so much in advance!!


Also, anyone interested in joining me?!?!?