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  1. ackeepod avatar

    RE: Public Travel to Manchioneal

    by ackeepod 20 May 2012

    The trip to manchioneal is much closer From Morant Bay and the ride to Morant Bay is easily reached in a minivan from the round-about…

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    Re: Public Travel to Manchioneal

    by pcheb 06 May 2012

    Thanks all for the tips, however it was very EZ for a 1st timer to figure it out ... I just needed to stand in the right spot on the roundab…

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    RE: Public Travel to Manchioneal

    by pcheb 28 April 2012

    Thanks fer the info ... Some friends said to get a route taxi or mini bus from Harbour View to Morant Bay, then on to Manchioneal. It…

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    Public Travel to Manchioneal

    by pcheb 24 April 2012

    Hi all, Need some advice for traveling to Portand area (Manchional). I'm landing at Manley and want to take public transportation. …

  5. Weaver avatar

    RE: MoBay to Kingston itinerary in 12 days?

    by Weaver 05 November 2011

    Zion Co.is a marvelous place! Read the website: www.zioncountry.com As Mike noted, you may not be able to drive through the mtns.to Port…

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    Getting supplies and heading off to Portland

    by edgarwatson 10 September 2011

    Hey all. With the help of on line forums like this (and books) we are at long last making concrete plans to go to JA in a couple months.…

  7. Weaver avatar

    RE: Driving from Norman Manley Airport to Port Antonio?

    by Weaver 01 February 2011

    Or you can come from the airport through St Thomas parish via Morant Bay to Manchioneal, heading west to Portland. The road is poorly…

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    Re: First time to jamaica...

    by TropicalLife 14 November 2010

    Hey - I spent over 2 months there in 2007. I skipped Kingston so it was mellow, no violence on my trip. Treasure Beach was a great find…

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    RE: backpack trip to Jamaica for the first time by myself

    by Weaver 06 November 2010

    #1 Do NOT go to Blue Heaven in Long Bay. It has a very poor security record and I no longer recommend it to anyone. Likkle Paradise is…

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    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…

  11. Weaver avatar

    RE: Drive or Public?

    by Weaver 05 June 2010

    Yes, you can rent the car and have a great time. Just be aware that the driving is challenging as are the roads. My main questions would…

  12. selectord avatar

    Long Bay (Portland) Lodgings

    by selectord 09 March 2009

    Greetings, My wife, sister in law and 2 year old son will be in JA for the first 2 weeks of April and are looking for places to stay for…

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    Long Bay (Portland) Lodgings

    by selectord 09 March 2009

    Greetings, My wife, sister in law and 2 year old son will be in JA for the first 2 weeks of April and are looking for places to stay for…

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    RE: First-timer here.....a few questions

    by ohliz 27 January 2009

    Junction is the way to go now, eh? That's good news, it's so pretty. But I was thinking it would be nice to take the coast road through…

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    Re: First-timer here.....a few questions

    by islands101 27 January 2009

    Weaver, my appology for the incorrect post of Port Royal, what I meant to say was east toward Morant Bay which is what I called the coastal…

  16. Weaver avatar

    RE: First-timer here.....a few questions

    by Weaver 27 January 2009

    Yes, Port Antonio is the perfect place to spend a week. Decent prices, lots to see and do, lovely small beaches. YES you DO want to fly…

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    RE: Jamaica in September

    by Weaver 21 May 2008

    One more note. I believe the road from Annatto Bay to Port Antonio and the road from Kng. to Port Antonio and from Kng to Port Antonio…

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    RE: Flying into Kingston... Great places to see?

    by ackeepod 02 May 2008

    Weaver, i am not second guessing you but i need to ask, why shouldnt this person go thru St Thomas from kgn airport?? Is it longer, more…

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    RE: planning ahead

    by ackeepod 26 March 2008

    There is a vibrant fresh food and meat market in Morant Bay .. and I will bet there is one in Pot Antonio also ..(sorry, I don't know…

  20. amtrakker avatar

    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…

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    Jamaica draft itinerary

    by amtrakker 20 January 2008

    Hi there Travelling independently around Jamaica in March for 4 weeks and plan is to spend: 2 nights - Port Royal - visit dockyards,…

  22. Weaver avatar

    renting a car when under the age of 21

    by Weaver 13 July 2007

    We need jamdownron or someone to help here. I doubt you'll be able to rent a car.
    Public transport: Once you get to a main road you…

  23. Weaver avatar

    Kingston to Port Antonio, Ocho Rios

    by Weaver 23 February 2007

    ohliz, this is the "junction" route the buses take from Kingston. Buses and taxis leave from Half Way Tree, climb up out of…

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