Here's the scoop about Jamaica from a couple who's been going there for 30
years and just got back from another trip last week. It's a FABULOUS country
primarily due to 3 reasons. The friendly people, the spectacular scenery,
and the wonderful climate.
You mention your interest in "performing arts, dining, shopping and overall
sight-seeing." Plenty of great sight seeing. (Port Antonio, Dunn's River
Falls, Green Grotto Caves, Cliffs at Negril, YS Falls, Blue Mountains, Green
River Rafting and more)
If you're gonna go shopping you're gonna get hussled. I have found wearing
a hat and sunglasses with a set of headphones and a strong "NO THANK YOU"
can help or just point to your head phones, bop your head and say "respect
mahn" and keep walking . . . But, you're gonna still get hassled. The
hassling goes down the further away you get from the tourist spots and you
can get to know the true Jamaica. It bothers some people but we're kind of
immune to it.
Dining can be fabulous but you've really got to do you're homework to find
the best spots. Just ask lots of questions when you get there. Some of the
best Jerk Chicken and Pork we've had we got right at a road side stand.
Performing Arts? . . . Lots of great shows at the all inclusives and live
reggae elsewhere. But, any live reggae means lots of partying. Partying is
big in Jamaica . . . it's just part of the culture and it's a fun place.
That may turn you off but, again, if you ask enough questions you can find
some very serene places. And, you can always go to the live reggae shows
and not party. But, you will get hassled and some of us "ugly americans"
will be partying.
Plenty of horse back riding spots around.
You're uptight attitude gives us some concern that you may not like Jamaica.
It's a pretty laid back party kind of place. If you're seasoned travelers
you may be OK, but you should continue to do you're homework and look at
another country. Jamaica's not for everybody. An all inclusive is a good
way to start but do try to get out a wee bit to see what the country is
really like.
Annnnd . . . as far as "ugly American's go" not all of us are so ugly
because we like to let our hair down. Sometimes if you really get to know
us and give us a kiss on the cheek we turn into a handsome prince.
Mr. Big and Sintia
"mlsbas" wrote in message
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> Middle-aged couple traveling to Jamaica for first time. Would
> appreciate any input/advice from Jamaica-experienced travelers -
> particularly those of "chronological experience."
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> We're very interested in performing arts, dining, shopping and overall
> sight-seeing. Also have interest in horseback riding.
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> Absolutely not interested in partying, booze, drugs or otherwise acting
> like an Ugly American.
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> Your help will be appreciated..........thx.
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> saftgek
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