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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: Activities in northwest Jamaica???

by MikeyMike 25 April 2012

I agree !! Definitely get off the resort, and it is safe to go on your own !! The reason the resorts tell to not to go on your own is…
Hiway B1

by michaelmesa 12 April 2012

Looking to go from the north coast into Blue Mountains, to get to the coffee plantations around Mavis Banks. Is Hiway B1 paved all the…
RE: transport to hagley gap (whitfield hall)

by MikeyMike 10 April 2012

The last time I did this same trip from Mavis Bank to Whitfield Hall, I gave up my front seat to a Jamaican lady, and I jumped in the…
RE: Transport - Kingston to Negril/MoBay

by MikeyMike 12 December 2011

There are no flights from Kingston to Negril. Your best option is to use the Knutsford Express bus from Kingston to MoBay to Negril. As…
New Adventure in Portland

by Weaver 17 April 2011

If you have a car and a sense of adventure consider this: A friend loaded 4 of us, our picnic luncehs and the cooler of Red Stripe in…
RE: Hiking in the Bleu mountains

by MikeyMike 29 March 2011

This is where I stayed several years ago when I hiked to the Blue Mountain peak. http://www.whitfieldhall.com Yes you will need a guide.…
RE: Old Tavern Coffee Estate by rental car

by Weaver 12 March 2011

Yes, road from Buff bay is still blocked so you can't drive directly from Buff BAy up and over, nor from Castleton all the way directly…
RE: Old Tavern Coffee Estate by rental car

by ohliz 12 March 2011

Last I heard that route is indeed still closed. We went from Kingston to Port Antonio via Castleton, coming out at Annotto Bay, and retur…
backpack trip to Jamaica for the first time by myself

by charlie116 06 November 2010

This is my plan to go to Jamaica. Please check and correct my plan if you have better choices. 1/1 2011 (Sat) 18 : 00 : - arrival…
RE: 5 days Jamaica South Coast & Blue Mountain Peak

by jmitch421 13 October 2010

So I recently did this trip about a month ago and it was awesome. I rented a car from Budget .. it was not cheap but was worth it to…
RE: plannig a week in jamaica / needs help

by koolatroone 05 September 2010

Hey Mon! Been to JA on couple of times on longtime journeys and seen most of the country. First of DO NOT have any expectations, most…
RE: What is the best way to see the Blue Mountains?

by ohliz 27 January 2010

Thanks MM, good to be back! I have never taken route taxis or minibuses in Kingston before. I know people who do, but I am thinking solo…
RE: What is the best way to see the Blue Mountains?

by MikeyMike 27 January 2010

Oh Liz you can take a "route taxi" are "mini bus" from Kingston to Mavis Bank and then hire the driver from Whitfield Hall for the trip…
RE: What is the best way to see the Blue Mountains?

by ohliz 27 January 2010

Per trip, and yes doing it solo, though I plan to hire a guide. Per Whitfield's web site, the private room is $30/night single, hike…
RE: Some random questions about Jamaica

by MikeyMike 02 October 2009

If you want to experience local transport and get some rural culture, see some beautiful scenery, and at the same time not get to far…
Thoughts on my Jamaica trip

by mweihe 03 September 2009

Hello All, We had an amazing 8 night trip to Jamaica. Thanks to all who hooked up the great advice on this forum. I think we managed…
RE: Need advice on seeing the island

by MikeyMike 13 August 2009

The fastest way from Mavis Bank to Potie is to go back to Kingston and take the A3 road (Junction Road) to the A4 (Coast highway) to Portie.…
RE: Need advice on seeing the island

by mweihe 13 August 2009

Thanks Mike and Ackeepod! I realize that trying to see Portland and some of the South Coast in 8 nights is a bit difficult, but I'm hoping…
Need advice on seeing the island

by mweihe 11 August 2009

Hi, This is my first post after getting lots of info. Thanks for all the great advice! So, I'm headed to Jamaica. We're flying in…
RE: My JA itinerary so far.. 11 days in May

by MikeyMike 05 March 2009

Lionofjuda I only stayed one night at Whitfield Hall. Just for the hike, as there is not much else to do around there. Long way from anythi…
RE: My JA itinerary so far.. 11 days in May

by MikeyMike 04 March 2009

If you want a easier hike and see more scenery then do the hike doing daytime. The trail is easy but can be a hazzard if done at night.…
RE: 7 sleeps

by MikeyMike 04 February 2009

It is not possible to do a day trip to the Blue Mountains from Negril. You should contact Whitfield Hall Hostel to make arrangements for…
Guide for hiking trail between Port Maria and Robins Bay

by amtrakker 01 March 2008

Hi all Anyone walked the trail between POrt Maria and Robins Bay on Jamaica's north coast, and could recommend a guide. Any ideas on…
RE: Jamaica draft itinerary

by amtrakker 01 March 2008

Thanks all for the advice. Now in Morant Bay, having spent 2 nights in Port Royal (Morgans Harbour US144 by c/card), 3 nights in Kingston…