We consider the drive across as part of the de-compressing state side to beach side, stops are the wiping the thoughts of home and work and the grit of travel from our minds.

We often re-organize the car at a place called Hi-Lites (in Feb they had a fire but I hope they have re-built) on Queens Drive above the airport, during the winter it is a true drink the colors in moment

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One criteria on food is that service is ready, we'll save the 1 hour order to table for later in the week.

The Palms in Hopewell is a favorite fried chicken with sauce, rice and peas, yams at your table in minutes

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Sandi's in Sandy Bay sorta a truck stop type place fits the bill well also.

Now that we are re-hydrated and have that 6:00 a.m. airport starbucks taste out of our mouth we play a little

The mill wheel at Tryall

Peters VIP Cold Beer Joynt before Lucy Town is always fun for seasonal fruits and a cold

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Fort Charlotte
Cousin Cove

And then it's all a down hill glide into a week of Negril

I agree with Rob, do I want to make it an hour long drive or a not timed adventure