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RE: 4 1/2 Days in Jamaica Mar 16-21 What not to miss?

by MikeyMike 24 February 2012

Negril is nice, but it is the most touristy place in all of Jamaica. It is the party capital for tourists. If you want a more authentic…
Re: Driving in Jamaica/Day trips

by scottygeneral 24 January 2012

Kingston and Port Antonio sounds like what you are looking for. Jamaicans refer to Kingston as 'The heartbeat of Jamaica', if you want…
RE: Jamaica 2 - 3 weeks

by Ace1985 11 January 2012

Sorry I couldn't post earlier, I have been having the bombaclot flu... Wow, thank you everybody for the great responses! Unfortunately…
RE: Where to stay in montego bay

by ohliz 13 October 2011

What do you want to do? You mention "hostel" so I'm guessing you are on a backpacker sort of budget. Look at Treasure Beach area - http:/…
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…
Re: GETTING OUT AND ABOUT AT OCHO RIOS - 2 RETIRED PEOPLE

by fourwalls 10 November 2010

We have a rough idea what we want to see, and have been reading guide book Fire Fly Dunn's River falls (but not sure about climbing up…
RE: Ocho--quick referrals-lodging

by Weaver 20 October 2010

Not much in Port Maria itself. Oracabessa, Robbins Bay and related areas have interesting accommodations and surroundings. ( See past…
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…
RE: I Love to Travel--Jamaica

by ohliz 22 July 2008

Thanks Weaver, it was definitely an experience. I can close my eyes and remember well sitting in the container watching it rain. I can…
RE: I Love to Travel--Jamaica

by ohliz 21 July 2008

Nice story. Let me see if I can add one... Day One, Wednesday (Airport-St. Mary) March 2003 We were so ready for this trip. Two weeks…
RE: Ocho Rios, Oracabessa budget accommodation for single traveller

by litlekris 04 March 2008

oracabessa is a different town from ochi.. oracabessa is small with the budget accomodation in town called nix nax, costing 1050 J.. …
RE: Ocho Rios, Oracabessa budget accommodation for single traveller

by amtrakker 03 March 2008

any takers? Looking at Shaw Park GH in Ochi - any other views on where to stay? Thanks again amtrakker
Ocho Rios, Oracabessa budget accommodation for single traveller

by amtrakker 01 March 2008

Hi all Currently in MOrant Bay en route to Long Bay for the night, but now looking at avoiding Port Maria and staying at Oracabessa,…
Smile Jamaica - Africa Unite at James Bond Beach, Oracabessa 23rd February

by aminata 19 February 2008

Smile Jamaica - Africa Unite at James Bond Beach, Oracabessa 23rd February Smile Jamaica - the Marley legacy unites Monday,…
Smile Jamaica - Africa Unite at James Bond Beach, Oracabessa 23rd February

by aminata 12 February 2008

Smile Jamaica - the Marley legacy unites Monday, February 11, 2008 Oraccabessa, St Mary will come alive on Saturday February 2…
Smile Jamaica - Africa Unite at James Bond Beach, Oracabessa 23rd February

by aminata 12 February 2008

Smile Jamaica - the Marley legacy unites Monday, February 11, 2008 Oraccabessa, St Mary will come alive on Saturday February 2…
Reggae Month - Schedule 2008

by ackeepod 01 February 2008

There are a number of activities planned to celebrate Reggae Month in Jamaica. Listed below are the major ones. February 1 – Bob Marley…
Re: Luxury Hotels

by IvorHorton 05 December 2007

Sandals is not, in my opinion, luxury. It has a reputation that is enhanced by a multi-million dollar international advertising campaign…
North East Coast Between Runaway bay and Port Antonio

by MikeyMike 07 November 2007

Make your way to Oracabessa, Port Maria, Anotta Bay, Port Antonio, Long Bay, Manchieneal, and on to the Blue Mountains.
This way you…
Jamaica Inn

by MikeyMike 26 September 2007

The Jamaica Inn is in Ochos Rios, so if you want to experience "rural Jamaica" hire a private taxi and take a trip up to Bob…
Jamaica to Cuba

by niggli 14 July 2007

We want to go from Jamaica to Cuba and return a couple of days later. OK, I know the Fantasia Ferries is a joke, but is the only alternative…
Bicycle tour of Jamaica

by ohliz 21 April 2003

ohliz-could you tell me of a place you liked the least and why- and the place you liked the most and why???

Sure. I've…