What is your favorite city in Jamaica?

[pma29223]

Ocho Rios, Montego Bay,Negril, or Kingston?

[mrsfuzzmo]

NEGRIL!!! Hands down. Awesome! Love it there.

[toothfary7]

Not only my favorite place in Jamaica, but my favorite place in the Caribbean ......Negril!!!!

[OCruisers]

Please tell us why you like Negril so much. I've never been there and would love to know.

LuLu

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[ReggaeRoy]

Another vote for the "Capital of Casual" - Negril... Negril has a unique vibe to it that can't be beat. Simply gorgeous 7 mile long beach, with many great hotels, restaurants, and bars to stop at. The cliffs area has its own, very laid back vibe. Breathtaking sun sets, many fine restaurants/bars, and you can even jump off the cliffs (if you are brave).

 

Negril takes a while to get to and there is no cruise ship port there. I think that adds to the karma of it.

[mrsfuzzmo]

I love the ease and casual atmosphere of Negril. All the pushiness of Ocho Rios or Montego Bay goes away beacause there are no cruise passengers to sell junk to. :)

 

The beach is long, the water is shallow and crystal clear and generally very calm compared to the beaches on the north side of the island. Great snorkeling there as well. I like the beach bars and restaurants that you can wander down the beach to. I also like the cliffs area. Just a really unique cool spot.

 

Very, Very different from Ocho Rios or MoBay. Friends just got back from a week stay and they let their kids walk up and down the beach by themselves (ages 11 and 8) and felt very comfortable in doing so.

[pma29223]

Thanks for your responds. I would love to visit Negril. I didn't know they didn't have a cruise port there.

[toothfary7]

Putting a cruise post in Negril would totally ruin it. :mad: Negril has everything I've ever looked for.....a spectacular beach with great food and hotels at a reasonable price. I was never a fan of Jamaica after cruising to Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. It took a bit of persuasion to get me to plan a week in Negril. Now we go back twice a year for 2 weeks at a time. Has ruined me from ever trying new places now that I've found my paradise!

[neptuno]

Thanks for your responds. I would love to visit Negril. I didn't know they didn't have a cruise port there.

 

That is one reason it is still quaint. And, there are no buildings taller than the trees.

[Michael P]

Thanks for your responds. I would love to visit Negril. I didn't know they didn't have a cruise port there.

 

 

Thank the Lord that there's no cruise port in the Negril, and I hope and pray there never is. It totally ruined Ocho, and would do the same to Negril.

 

 

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[mrsfuzzmo]

thank the lord that there's no cruise port in the negril, and i hope and pray there never is. It totally ruined ocho, and would do the same to negril.

 

 

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agreed!!!

[Michael P]

I have extended family in JA, and since childhood I have been there at least 100 times. While I'm no expert on the island, I do know my way around pretty well. Of just the places named, I would agree with everyone else and say Negril. When my grandparents were alive they had a huge ranch that was about 30 min's away by bicycle (in Green Island), and I can remember granddad and I riding all over Negril. Sometimes we would go by horseback through the country, and that was always amazing. Back then it was quiet, and undeveloped. The amazing beach was just a beach, with no mega, all-inclusive resorts. You could often have huge stretches of it all to yourself. We're not talking that long ago either, I'm going back only about two decades, or so. While things have changed quite a bit, it's still beautiful. But if you really want a taste of the island, you have to go to other areas that are far from the resorts. MoBay is good for many because it's very convenient and close to the airport. Again, you're only going to get a very quick snapshot of the island. Ocho is nice, if you can get away from the cruise ship crowds. I'm a little sad about Dunns River, and what it has become, because I can remember as a child when we visited the island, that it was so very different. It was so quiet and so very tranquil. But, I was very happy when I was able to bring my new wife there for the first time, and I enjoyed how much she loved Dunns River. Kingston, well Kingston is nothing but a war zone. It's where the cowboys run wild, and laws are pretty much up for interpretation based on how much money you're willing to spend (trust me on this one, as I have an uncle who is a judge there). Kingston is just an economic, social and political mess. If you ever get a chance to go beyond the four places listed, I would encourage you to do so. The best parts of the island are untouched by commercialism, and far more beautiful than the typical places accessible via cruise ships. Get out and explore, meet real Jamaicans, sample amazing food at a fraction of the price you pay at the four places listed, and take in some really mind blowing scenery.

 

 

 

 

 

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[mrsfuzzmo]

I have extended family in JA, and since childhood I have been there at least 100 times. While I'm no expert on the island, I do know my way around pretty well. Of just the places named, I would agree with everyone else and say Negril. When my grandparents were alive they had a huge ranch that was about 30 min's away by bicycle (in Green Island), and I can remember granddad and I riding all over Negril. Sometimes we would go by horseback through the country, and that was always amazing. Back then it was quiet, and undeveloped. The amazing beach was just a beach, with no mega, all-inclusive resorts. You could often have huge stretches of it all to yourself. We're not talking that long ago either, I'm going back only about two decades, or so. While things have changed quite a bit, it's still beautiful. But if you really want a taste of the island, you have to go to other areas that are far from the resorts. MoBay is good for many because it's very convenient and close to the airport. Again, you're only going to get a very quick snapshot of the island. Ocho is nice, if you can get away from the cruise ship crowds. I'm a little sad about Dunns River, and what it has become, because I can remember as a child when we visited the island, that it was so very different. It was so quiet and so very tranquil. But, I was very happy when I was able to bring my new wife there for the first time, and I enjoyed how much she loved Dunns River. Kingston, well Kingston is nothing but a war zone. It's where the cowboys run wild, and laws are pretty much up for interpretation based on how much money you're willing to spend (trust me on this one, as I have an uncle who is a judge there). Kingston is just an economic, social and political mess. If you ever get a chance to go beyond the four places listed, I would encourage you to do so. The best parts of the island are untouched by commercialism, and far more beautiful than the typical places accessible via cruise ships. Get out and explore, meet real Jamaicans, sample amazing food at a fraction of the price you pay at the four places listed, and take in some really mind blowing scenery.

 

 

 

 

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Michael P. this is an amazing post. You sound like you have wonderful memories of Jamaica and were very honest in your writing. I completely agree about getting off the beaten track to experience the beauty and the people of Jamaica. I'm always disheartened when cruise passengers rip Jamaica apart because of something that they saw or experienced by not leaving the area of the cruise dock. Such a beautiful country, I wish everyone could see it through your eyes. Thanks!

[pma29223]

Michael thank you so much for sharing with us your memories of Jamaica. Thank you for all of your advice also. I really enjoyed reading your post.

[EnTnSA]

Jamaica is, hands down, one of my favorite places to go. I would love to spend time exploring the country side more.