Swagger
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We're thinking of spending three weeks in Jamaica this coming August. Anyone been, got any recommendations?
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Plenty..
Go to Negril first of all,Montego Bay sucks.
Dont know what you like as far as accommodations go,need to let me know if you're an all inclusive type or not.
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I'll say this..Jamaica isnt for everyone. If you're insulted by what can be intense sales pressure from the locals you need to stay in an all inclusive and dont leave the reservation.
Personally we stay in the smaller boutique type places and dont mind interacting with the locals. Once you figure them out they can be pretty cool.
Depending on whether you like the beach or the Cliffs(the West End) will make a big difference in which way I'd direct you as well.
I prefer the Cliffs and would recommend Catcha Falling Star or Rock House,while there are more expensive places you cant really beat these two for the money.
If I had to choose between the two I would go with Catcha,Kevin and Ty the bartenders are a riot.
We're thinking of spending three weeks in Jamaica this coming August. Anyone been, got any recommendations?
When we were there on a cruise we were told ....."for your own safety dont venture outside the compound"
When we were there on a cruise we were told ....."for your own safety dont venture outside the compound"
Been to New Orleans....Left day before Katrina hit, before We went had a customer who was from the area tell me not to go past French QTR.....Stayed in CBD at the Windsor Ct. One day we went to one of the plantations and on way back Canal st was stopped so I jogged over a street to go the couple blocks to the hotel. Thought I drove thru time warp or something, looked like bombed out war zone, junk cars parked at all angles in front of wrecked homes,,,remember this was before KatrinaWhen we were there on a cruise we were told ....."for your own safety dont venture outside the compound"
Hahaha you get that in New Orleans too. Just part of being smart when travelling.
I'm originally from TO so Jamaica is like a sister to me. Whenever travelling know where you are going and embrace it and love it but also find where you need to fear it especially if you are like my husband and I and we like to go off the beaten path. But you must be very very careful when you do this.
I dont doubt there is some of that but the chain link fence around the Port was lined solid with people just watching or trying to sell ya something. sorta lent a little credence to their caution. Took a bus tour thru a city and then on to a beach.When we were there on a cruise we were told ....."for your own safety dont venture outside the compound"
I've been all over Jamaica.
The cruise lines and the all inclusive hotels dont want you leaving the reservation and spending your money elsewhere.
That being said there is crime but it's not nearly as bad as they say.
I dont doubt there is some of that but the chain link fence around the Port was lined solid with people just watching or trying to sell ya something. sorta lent a little credence to their caution. Took a bus tour thru a city and then on to a beach.When we were there on a cruise we were told ....."for your own safety dont venture outside the compound"
I've been all over Jamaica.
The cruise lines and the all inclusive hotels dont want you leaving the reservation and spending your money elsewhere.
That being said there is crime but it's not nearly as bad as they say.
New Orleans is the anus of North America.Been to New Orleans....Left day before Katrina hit, before We went had a customer who was from the area tell me not to go past French QTR.....Stayed in CBD at the Windsor Ct. One day we went to one of the plantations and on way back Canal st was stopped so I jogged over a street to go the couple blocks to the hotel. Thought I drove thru time warp or something, looked like bombed out war zone, junk cars parked at all angles in front of wrecked homes,,,remember this was before KatrinaWhen we were there on a cruise we were told ....."for your own safety dont venture outside the compound"
Hahaha you get that in New Orleans too. Just part of being smart when travelling.
I'm originally from TO so Jamaica is like a sister to me. Whenever travelling know where you are going and embrace it and love it but also find where you need to fear it especially if you are like my husband and I and we like to go off the beaten path. But you must be very very careful when you do this.
So even out and about they trail ya?? What was your standard reply or approach?
So even out and about they trail ya?? What was your standard reply or approach?
New Orleans is the anus of North America.Been to New Orleans....Left day before Katrina hit, before We went had a customer who was from the area tell me not to go past French QTR.....Stayed in CBD at the Windsor Ct. One day we went to one of the plantations and on way back Canal st was stopped so I jogged over a street to go the couple blocks to the hotel. Thought I drove thru time warp or something, looked like bombed out war zone, junk cars parked at all angles in front of wrecked homes,,,remember this was before KatrinaWhen we were there on a cruise we were told ....."for your own safety dont venture outside the compound"
Hahaha you get that in New Orleans too. Just part of being smart when travelling.
I'm originally from TO so Jamaica is like a sister to me. Whenever travelling know where you are going and embrace it and love it but also find where you need to fear it especially if you are like my husband and I and we like to go off the beaten path. But you must be very very careful when you do this.
Sounds more like you're fending them off ......not blending..............