Tips for Negril (& Jamaica) newbies

[CherryNorth49]

Ice - available from the snack bar, it closes at 6 to make sure to stock up before then!

On our last trip we discovered Bob was guarding the ice machine - we pretty much accessed it 24/7. There is a tall fenced lean-to between the beach restaurant and the Bob Marley carving. The gate/door said keep door closed, not do not enter. So we peeked in and discovered it housed the big commercial ice machine. We certainly weren't the only guests going direct to the source.

[Melody]

On our last trip we discovered Bob was guarding the ice machine - we pretty much accessed it 24/7. There is a tall fenced lean-to between the beach restaurant and the Bob Marley carving. The gate/door said keep door closed, not do not enter. So we peeked in and discovered it housed the big commercial ice machine. We certainly weren't the only guests going direct to the source.

Great tip, thanks!

I prefer Shamrock for picking up drinks and other supplies, much more selection than Mikey's across from Coco. Good prices too, unless they're wanting to go all the way downtown. I walk the beach to Alfred's then cut through to the road, just across the street and down towards town a bit from there. He (John) also sells freshly squeezed oj (if they miss the juice guy on the beach). Nice man, I enjoy giving him my business.

When mentioning to get change at the front desk, specify lots of 100s. Those 100s run through my fingers like crazy everyday, as I use them the most. (maybe moreso as a single buying one drink, etc.) But with tipping housekeeping everyday, short taxi rides, etc., they go fast!