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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…
RE: What's Jamaica got to offer?

by ackeepod 24 May 2012

here is a trip report from s/o who went to Portland/ Port Antonio lots of lovely pictures http://jamericans.net/cgi-bin/bbs61x/webbbs_…
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…
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…
jamaica trip report - once you go, you know!

by Ace1985 23 May 2012

Whagwan everybody? We just got back from two weeks in Jamrock, and it was a blast!! The first week we hired a car, a Toyota Yaris, and…
RE: Help with itinerary off the beaten path

by MikeyMike 23 May 2012

From what you are saying I do not think that you will lke Negril. Yes it has the nicest beach, but it is the tourists and party capital…
RE: jamaica this winter

by MikeyMike 22 May 2012

With two weeks you should choose the Port Antonio area are the Treasure Beach area, are one week in both. They will be ideal places for…
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: Backpacking Jamaica in July

by pcheb 06 May 2012

I've only just got back from my week in Portland, but it was great. All the above tips sound right with me. Port Antonino seemed like…
RE: Backpacking Jamaica in July

by Weaver 03 May 2012

Yesterday, Port Antonio was pouring rain until mid-afternoon. Today -- sunshine, hot and a gorgeous breeze at Winnifred beach. All of…
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…
RE: Backpacking Jamaica in July

by Weaver 02 May 2012

Hope we didn't give you the impression that your questions re: crime were anything but honest concern. The issue of cops turning in tourists…
RE: Public Travel to Manchioneal

by MikeyMike 01 May 2012

It is easier and faster to go through Kingston. That is why most buses take the A3 highway to Annotto Bay and then the A4 to Port Antonio,…
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…
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…
RE: Info for our dream honeymoon sailboat charter

by Weaver 28 April 2012

Sorry, hadn't read mgtraveler's wonderful, well-thought response. I, too, am curious about your cost estimates. On another note-- there…
RE: Jamaica flash floods & thunderstorms?

by Weaver 28 April 2012

When it rains in Portland it, to put it bluntly, pisses down. Yesterday it was raining all over the island and poured in Port Antonio…
RE: Public Travel to Manchioneal

by MikeyMike 25 April 2012

I advise you to take a "private taxi" from the airport to the main bus station at Halfway Tree in Kingston. From there take a bus to Port…
Re: Hiway B1

by michaelmesa 17 April 2012

Thanks for the info. We will be coming from Port Antonio and wanted to go into the Blue Mountains. Are you saying I should not go thru…
RE: 10 Days - Arriving in Kingston

by MikeyMike 13 April 2012

In Port Antonio Ivanhoe's Guesthouse 8 Queen St. Phone (876)-993-3043 In Manchioneal Zion Country Muirton Pen (Long Road) Phone (87 …
Re: 10 Days - Arriving in Kingston

by anita_itchyfeet 13 April 2012

Thanks for the info Mike - I'll look into Port Antonio more! We have been told that driving ourselves, on our proposed route, wasn't such…
RE: 10 Days - Arriving in Kingston

by MikeyMike 12 April 2012

With 10 days you would have done better to arrive in MoBay. Your plan will require alot of driving, at least 2 days for that route. Kingsto…
RE: 1 Week Trip - Treasure Beach or Port Antonio?

by elmerlee 10 April 2012

Go to Portland !! I´ve been riding my bike for weeks ! Piece of cake , to the Blue Lagoon and further.. Beautiful ! Pick the sweet…
RE: Jamaica 3 week Itinerary Suggestions

by MikeyMike 02 April 2012

You have 3 weeks and renting your own car, so your original plans of Negril-Treasure Beach- Portland-MoBay is excellent. However, you…
RE: Port Antonio, Ivanhoe's, and Weaver!

by MikeyMike 02 April 2012

I also met Weaver for the first time at Ivanhoe's. It was a unsusual meeting but a very GOOD one :>) Do you remember that day Weaver ,…