You could do a coffee plantation tour in a day trip from Ochi. Hiking the peak takes time, you will need to overnight....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Doing Blue Mtn from Ocho Rios? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called treasure beach with 2 year old - where to stay? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Only place I know right on Great Bay is a villa (Blue Marlin). May be pricier than Jake's, hard to say since Jake's rates vary so much from...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Looking for guest houses in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
You can get into the cockpits from TB, it's closer than the Blues. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 1 Week Trip - Treasure Beach or Port Antonio? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Glad you enjoyed Blue Cave!...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Taxi Fares in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
There are in fact vans. Minibuses, whatever. Boxy things usually Toyota.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Senior Ladies Need Advice . . . please. in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I love the Ivanhoes/Porty plan. Don't reserve more than you will definitely use there, but plan to stay at least a few days then if you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Getting from Montego bay airport to Riu tropical resort in Negrill in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Private taxi for 1-4 people, usually around $50-60....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving in Jamaica/Day trips in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I agree with Scotty that some time in Porty and/or Kingston would be well worth the time away from Ocho Rios.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving in Jamaica/Day trips in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
We LOVE a beautiful, calm water, non-touristy beach. Any recommendations?...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Jamaica 2 - 3 weeks in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Oh, OK. It's Grand Palladium. Only large or Spanish resort in Lucea. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called timing? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Some prices go up Dec 1, some more like the 20th. Not a lot of variation in day length that close to the equator...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called food in jamaica in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I suppose they use peanut oil sometimes, and nuts touch food. As in the US, make sure whoever is cooking for you or serving your food...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Jamaica 2 - 3 weeks in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I have to ask....what is so compelling about Lucea that you need to spend a week there? It's a cute town for a drive-through but doesn't...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called timing? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
A nice time that is generally free of hurricanes and lots of rain is late November. Still low season for hotels. Not too hot, considering...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Motrocycle or Scooter Rentals in Montego Bay in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I know several in Negril but none in MoBay - not very scooter friendly roads there.
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