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RE: What's Jamaica got to offer?

by MikeyMike 24 May 2012

Keep in mind that cruiseships are in port for only one day and you will get the the' hard sell" because of it. Same thing for other areas…
RE: What's Jamaica got to offer?

by Ace1985 23 May 2012

Hi hennaLisa, Jamaica is a GORGEOUS island, wherever you go. Portland is very lush and green, jungle-like. The South coast is rocky…
RE: Help with itinerary off the beaten path

by MikeyMike 23 May 2012

From what you are saying I do not think that you will lke Negril. Yes it has the nicest beach, but it is the tourists and party capital…
Help with itinerary off the beaten path

by Sophie8 21 May 2012

I am a solo female traveler from Europe and will be heading for Jaimaica in 3 weeks. I will arrive mid June and leave again on the 5th…
Re: Backpacking Jamaica in July

by aminata 14 May 2012

In reply to MM's comment about clothes for the Blue Mountains, if you are going to do the peak you will need warm clothes if you are overnig…
RE: Low priced hotel or B&B in Sydney for elderly couple.

by libbyh 14 May 2012

There are lots of hotels around Circular Quay, which is where your cruise will depart from, but unfortunately most of them are not inexpensi…
RE: Low priced hotel or B&B in Sydney for elderly couple.

by Harry_Ramsden 14 May 2012

Hi, Sydney airport is about 15 minutes from the city centre, so you should not stay at the airport, which is basically an industrial estate…
RE: Help with Australia trip!

by fowler9 13 May 2012

We got a Greyhound travel pass which seemed good value for money. We travelled from Melbourne up to Brisbane. The Blue Mountains was a…
RE: Seven days Sydney??

by PoppyG 07 May 2012

I'm with Alexis - don't think about busing in down to Melbs - very boring unless they are doing the tourist route and stopping/detouring…
RE: Seven days Sydney??

by wayoutback 07 May 2012

Rather than visit the zoo in Sydney, take the train out to Dubbo for a night and visit the animals there in the Open Plains Zoo. Dubbo…
Re: Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by KiwiPaul 06 May 2012

Cronulla is a very nice location but the one and only hostel their is a real dump (it's def the worst YHA I've ever stayed in and comes…
RE: Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by ranjon 06 May 2012

I remember reading of one adventurous walking group's report on tackling the track in one day, something of an effort for some I recall…
RE: Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by andreas1980 06 May 2012

Thank you all for replying! I reckon the best thing to do will be to decide spontaneously where to go depending on the weather situation.…
RE: Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by fowler9 06 May 2012

#4 With all due respect Katoomba and the Blue Mountains are 2 hours, not nearly 3 on the train.
RE: Seven days Sydney??

by fowler9 06 May 2012

The Blue Mountains as others have said. Get a ferry to Manly which is lovely. The Aquarium is cool as well. I enjoyed the Maritime museum…
Re: Seven days Sydney??

by neverwinter 06 May 2012

visit the Botanic Garden (flying foxes in the trees) and learn some Australian history too. Definitely go up the bridge pylon, you'll…
RE: Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by Tara_W 06 May 2012

You're right Andreas - the Blue Mountains are definitely much cooler at this time of year than Royal National Park. Garie Beach YHA is…
RE: Seven days Sydney??

by Ozziegiraffe 06 May 2012

Make sure you visit the zoo. Catch a train to Katoomba on the Blue Mountains, and do the scenic railway, etc. (Perhaps stay overnight,…
RE: Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by ranjon 06 May 2012

#2 " There is a YHA in the Royal national Park at Garrie Beach." Have you checked the YHA site recently or read what the op said: "Garie…
RE: Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by Justin23 06 May 2012

There is a YHA in the Royal national Park at Garrie Beach. Blue mountains has plenty of accomodation. I recently stayed at the Katoomba…
RE: Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by ranjon 05 May 2012

You've kind of got it nailed Andreas, good to see that you've done the homework and this autumn is proving to be cooler than recent ones…
Hiking end of May: Blue Mountains or Royal National Park?

by andreas1980 05 May 2012

Dear TT members, I'll be in Sydney for business reasons end of May. Luckily enough, I have to stay over the weekend, which leaves me…
RE: Backpacking Jamaica in July

by MikeyMike 02 May 2012

I agree with skipping Ochos Rios. The only thing worth seeing there is Dunn's River Falls, and even that is not worth it if a cruiseship…
RE: Backpacking Jamaica in July

by MikeyMike 30 April 2012

Three weeks is enough to see the places you mention. You should spend most of your time in Negril and Port Antonio. You could actually…
RE: Melbourne/sydney

by tlc83 30 April 2012

(Go to the Blue Mountains from Sydney either on a tour or by public transport. From Melbourne, take a tour to the Great Ocean Road) Yep…