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  1. Ace1985 avatar

    Jamaica 2 - 3 weeks

    by Ace1985 29 December 2011

    Wahagwaan? (Yes, I’m already trying to learn Patwa :)) We're a young couple (< 30) traveling from Belgium, Europe. We have never …

  2. la2502 avatar

    Notes about my week long trip to Jamaica

    by la2502 14 May 2011

    My boyfriend and I took a one week trip to Jamaica in Mid April to get a kick start to our summer tans. I'm in my late twenties and he's…

  3. rjonsun avatar

    RE: Negril on a budget

    by rjonsun 30 November 2010

    We recently returned from Negril and we stayed at Coco La Palm for $70 per night for 2 including all taxes, a special we found on the…

  4. rjonsun avatar

    Re: Negril accomodation

    by rjonsun 12 October 2010

    Remember, most rates go up starting December 20th which is when the shoulder season ends. Peak season is from Christmas through New Year.…

  5. aminata avatar

    RE: MoBay to Negril

    by aminata 19 May 2010

    Sea Scape is nice, on the Norman Manley Boulevard- main drag thru Negril - near Alfred's and Bourbon Beach, for the reggae concerts on…

  6. ohliz avatar

    RE: Recommend hotels in Negril (Not AI)

    by ohliz 17 February 2010

    I think the seaside cottages at Xtabi are more like the units at Rockhouse and Tensing Pen than the garden rooms. You said you like those…

  7. greenfieldhunter avatar

    Quality Negril "budget" lodgings? ..... and Green Castle

    by greenfieldhunter 05 January 2010

    So I'm helping an employee put together a budget vacation- she and her boyfriend are early 20s, fit and pretty adventurous. Their flights…

  8. ninjahwarrior avatar

    Negril trip report

    by ninjahwarrior 29 August 2009

    Hello all! Apologies for writing this ridiculously late, but still wanted to share some of our *fabulous* experiences in Negril for those…

  9. gogogogirl avatar

    Just back from Negril: Mixed Trip

    by gogogogirl 21 April 2009

    Just thought I'd share some of my experience going to Negril, Jamaica for 8 days on a mid-low budget, which is how I usually travel (occasio…

  10. smertie avatar

    RE: Negril

    by smertie 13 April 2009

    You didn't mention when you were going or if you've already left, but my girlfriend and I just got back from a week in Negril and stayed…

  11. ljh avatar

    Short Trip Report- Negril & Runaway Bay

    by ljh 28 February 2009

    We just got back from our first trip to Jamaica and spent two weeks there, one in Negril and one in Runaway Bay. Since it was the first…

  12. aminata avatar

    Lucky people in Negril on Friday.....

    by aminata 02 February 2009

    Bunny Wailer for Bob Marley Bash Published: Monday | February 2, 2009 Adrian Frater, News Editor Bunny Wailer WESTERN BUREAU: …

  13. barrych avatar

    RE: NEGRIL ORCHARDS

    by barrych 28 November 2008

    what u looking for ? roots bamboo is nice ,cheap , on de beach,,,i stay a few miles before negril up in the hills ,5 min walk to the sea…

  14. MikeyMike avatar

    RE: Negril or Montego Bay?

    by MikeyMike 16 July 2008

    It is hard to choose between the beach and the cliffs. Both are excellent, but ny wife is a "beach person" so we always stay at the beach.…

  15. ackeepod avatar

    RE: Planning 1st Trip to Jamaica (Negril)

    by ackeepod 29 April 2008

    BarBBarn is on the 7mile strip, Breakfast is included in the room rate, FOR Real is also on the strip....clean ,secure rooms on the beach…

  16. MikeyMike avatar

    RE: Accommodation in Negril, Mo Bay

    by MikeyMike 06 March 2008

    There are always places (guesthouses) to stay in both places. No need to pre book ! In MoBay: Carter's Guesthouse 4 Bogue Heights Blvd.…

  17. Tom_Vienna_AT avatar

    Negril - a safe & clean budget-place to stay

    by Tom_Vienna_AT 28 December 2007

    I am aware that this question has been asked before, but things are changing pretty fast: Who knows a budget-place to stay in Negril?…

  18. NorthwoodsAl avatar

    Round trip during november

    by NorthwoodsAl 31 October 2007

    On arrival in Kingston, I'd take a cab up to Maya Lodge in Jack's Hill. It is in the Blue Mtns overlooking Kingston. You can camp or…

  19. MikeyMike avatar

    NEED A PLACE IN NEGRIL FOR ME: (From Chile, Southamerica)

    by MikeyMike 18 April 2007

    Jah B's on the main road right across the street from the beach.
    Roots Bamboo on the main road on the beach.
    "Cheap" in…

  20. NorthwoodsAl avatar

    Negril

    by NorthwoodsAl 08 March 2007

    You can walk the beach without worry at night. There is a band at Alfred's Tues, Fri and Sun and at Roots and Bourbon Beach the other…

  21. NorthwoodsAl avatar

    to see/visit close to Negril

    by NorthwoodsAl 28 February 2007

    Glass bottom boat trip to snorkel the reefs. $25/p
    Boat trip to the cliffs and walk back, having some drinks and dinner along the…

  22. NorthwoodsAl avatar

    Port Antonio or Treasure Beach?

    by NorthwoodsAl 22 January 2007

    Negril beach: Roots Bamboo, rent a cabin; cliffs: Lighthouse park campground, or really anyplace up there.
    Kingston: Maya Lodge…

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