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  1. malico78 avatar

    How Much Pocket Money i need?

    by malico78 28 May 2012

    hi there I'm so excited i will go next week to Jamaica i have already booked and paid for the airfare and the hotels plus the activities…

  2. anita_itchyfeet avatar

    10 Days in Jamaica - The verdict (and tips!)

    by anita_itchyfeet 25 May 2012

    A month ago when booking our trip we got some great inspiration from this forum, so I said I would post our trip here too in the hope…

  3. MikeyMike avatar

    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…

  4. Ace1985 avatar

    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…

  5. mfmai avatar

    Ocho Rios - Gran Bahia Principe or RIU

    by mfmai 04 May 2012

    Has anyone been to both the Gran Bahia Principe and RIU in Ocho Rios? We are planning going to Ocho Rios with the children and was wonderin…

  6. MikeyMike avatar

    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…

  7. BurglarBob avatar

    Re: Backpacking Jamaica in July

    by BurglarBob 01 May 2012

    Thx for the quick replies. We will definitely be staying at the guesthouses as it seems like the best way to experience some authenticity…

  8. MikeyMike avatar

    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…

  9. BurglarBob avatar

    Backpacking Jamaica in July

    by BurglarBob 29 April 2012

    Hi all, My girlfriend and I will be going to Jamaica this July and I have a few questions with regards to preparations for backpacking…

  10. MikeyMike avatar

    RE: Montego Bay with a 2-years old daughter

    by MikeyMike 29 April 2012

    If you are a true Bob Marley fan, then it is worth to make the trip to Nine Miles. It is also a good way to experience rural Jamaican…

  11. MikeyMike avatar

    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…

  12. MikeyMike avatar

    RE: 5 nights in Jamaica. Landing in Mobay.

    by MikeyMike 25 April 2012

    With only 5 nights you will do best to spend 3 nights in Negril and 2 nights in MoBay. You can do both Falmonth and Ochos Rios in day…

  13. damiongraves avatar

    Re: 5 nights in Jamaica. Landing in Mobay.

    by damiongraves 24 April 2012

    Your budget will be the main thing determining which transportation options you can take. Personally, I would totally just rent a car…

  14. silviaveres avatar

    RE: Public bus from MBJ to Ocho Rios

    by silviaveres 24 April 2012

    Thanks everybody. Since I also read that in May it rains a lot it looks like that I have to postpone my Blue Mountain visit for the next…

  15. Jamaicavilla avatar

    Re: Public bus from MBJ to Ocho Rios

    by Jamaicavilla 23 April 2012

    Dunn's River falls is a must if you go to Ocho Rios. another great attraction in Ocho Rios is Mystic Mountain, a bit pricey but worth…

  16. MikeyMike avatar

    RE: Public bus from MBJ to Ocho Rios

    by MikeyMike 22 April 2012

    Three dyas will not be enough for you to do Ochie, Negril, and Blue Mountains using public transport. The Blue Mountains alone is to far…

  17. silviaveres avatar

    RE: Public bus from MBJ to Ocho Rios

    by silviaveres 22 April 2012

    Thanks guys, since the distances are not that great I may just do all of these things :-)) If Ocho Rios is only an hour or so then it's…

  18. JB_Explores avatar

    RE: Public bus from MBJ to Ocho Rios

    by JB_Explores 22 April 2012

    Yes, I would agree that Negril is closer to Mobay. Perhaps like 35 minutes. Have to check that exactly. But Ocho Rios is a bit over…

  19. damiongraves avatar

    Re: Public bus from MBJ to Ocho Rios

    by damiongraves 20 April 2012

    Public transportation in Jamaica basically goes from any one point on the island to anywhere else you want to go. If people live there,…

  20. MikeyMike avatar

    RE: Public bus from MBJ to Ocho Rios

    by MikeyMike 20 April 2012

    It would be best for you to go to Negril, which has one of the nicest beaches in Jamaica, and you can visit Mayfields Falls, are do a…

  21. silviaveres avatar

    Public bus from MBJ to Ocho Rios

    by silviaveres 19 April 2012

    Hi everyone, I will spend only 3 days in Jamaica as a stop over from Cayman back to Europe. I'll fly toMBJ and my first question is what…

  22. MikeyMike avatar

    RE: Semi-Week Getaway!!!!

    by MikeyMike 15 April 2012

    Hey PuddaBear The best and cheapest way to do this is to just do a "google search" for things you want to do while in Jamaica and then…

  23. Discoverpost avatar

    Re: Jamaica, Montego Bay or Negril.

    by Discoverpost 01 April 2012

    @baker279 - Ocho Rios matches your interest perfectly. The town of Ocho Rios is Jamaica's leading cruise port, and as such, there are…

  24. Discoverpost avatar

    RE: Jamaica 3 week Itinerary Suggestions

    by Discoverpost 27 March 2012

    Your most welcomed nosniv. Because you're spending three weeks in Jamaica, I should have suggested a few more places that would be worthwhil…

  25. LoJoJA avatar

    RE: Hiring a bus in Runaway Bay / Ocho Rios

    by LoJoJA 23 March 2012

    Try clivestransportservicejamaica.com.

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