Introducing Savanna-la-Mar
Savanna-la-Mar is the largest town in western Jamaica and the capital of Westmoreland parish. ‘Sav, ’ as it is locally known, offers few attractions.
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Sav is virtually a one-street town. Its axis is 2km-long Great George St. It was founded around 1730 and grew modestly as a sugar-shipping port during the colonial era. It has an unremarkable history except where Mother Nature is concerned, as numerous hurricanes have swept the town.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: best way to drive from kingston to negril
by MikeyMike 31 January 2011
It is a very long drive that you are attempting. Use the A1 highway to Spanish Town then the A2 highway to Savanna-la-mar, then the most…
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RE: Traveling alone in JA as a white, blonde, 20-y-o girl... an insane idea?
by MikeyMike 04 March 2010
Clamorfin Not really that hard to reach TB from Negril with public transport. Take a bus from Negril to the town of Savanna-la-mar. (Sav)…
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RE: Jamaica: 60 destinations in 2 weeks
by MikeyMike 07 January 2010
You should stay in MoBay to cover the North Coast from Negril to Ochos Rios. It is one hour to Negril and about 1.5 hours to Ochos Rios…
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