windwoman14@... (JF) wrote in message news:<2bcb474.0408150534.1f2d159a@posting.google.com>...
> Hello Crash,
> Keep in mind my opinion is just that..and I am not bashing Negril..I
> just expected WAY more.
>
> It prob. appeals to Spring Breakers, younger crowds and people who
> love to just sit at their hotel and be catered to in a mass appeal all
> inclusive..
I spent a week in Negril before heading to Montego Bay for Sumfest. I
much preferred it and I've never stayed in an all-inclusive in my
life. The hustlers and higglers were much less evident in Negril,
though I was told by many locals a lot of people head to MB when
Sumfest is on, b/c there are so many tourists around - ie more chances
at getting money.
I also found food a lot cheaper at Negril. I didn't find a lot of
"cheap" eats at MB, again, that could've been b/c it was peak season.
There was only one place I went to in Negril that I wouldn't eat at
again, in MB more than one.
I don't recall seeing window bars any more in Negril than I did in MB,
but then I do notice them every time I pass through the US.
The sea water in the area I was at was crystal clear. Maybe the
coming bad weather churned up some muck, hurricanes and storms do
that.
The only downside to Negril in my trip turned out to be spending time
with other tourists, which I usually never do. I'd prefer to return
there than MB.
I was interested in your review, but thought it could be basically
just about any tourist place in one of many countries. To each their
own, though. I met some other Australians in MB, they hated it.
Thought it was extremely run-down, scruffy & thought a lot of people
were rude. They'd just been in Barbados and loved that. Then
side-tripped to Negril & Ocho Rios, liked both places.
Jan in Oz
>
> There are rows of hotels, vendor stalls and bars. The shops have bars
> on all the doors and windows. It is not charming and quaint..there is
> not pretty architechure..things are unkept...I can appreciate old
> Caribbean..I love it..but this felt dirty and seedy..For instance, I
> loved Carriacou..very remote..nothing fancy or modern but it had a
> good vibe feel. Here in Bonaire, it's damn ugly but it's a beautiful
> ugly..ya know..a good feeling..
>
> I had read about Negril for many years..and well, it wasn't what I had
> expected..the water where we were at had a brownish yellow cast to
> it..we didn't want to swim at all. And, well, we wanted to get a feel
> for the people but they are so tuned in to selling sellling and
> selling that it was not fun..
>
> So, nuff said..Irie..
>
> "Crash" wrote in message news:...
> > Your comments on Negril are very interesting to me. I've considered going
> > there myself. The accommodations down there are very reasonable. But I've
> > never spoken to anyone I know who's been there, and I know that you can't
> > trust travel brochures to give you an accurate picture of a place. In light
> > of what you've said, I have to ask - What Caribbean beaches/resorts do you
> > recommend? I've been to several Caribbean islands and would have to say
> > that I like Orient Beach on St. Martin. It's a nice beach, great for
> > swimming, and has several places to get a drink, sandwich etc. How does
> > Negril compare with Orient Beach?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > > Our other day trip was to Negril. I imagined a lovely sandy strip of
> > > beaches with lovely resorts..it was like the Hampton Beach of
> > > Jamaica..TACKY, tourista and well, yuck..the resorts cater to the
> > > masses..all inclusive heaven. The beach was just ok..water clarity was
> > > poor. We didn't even want to swim. Didn't stay..in fact grabbed lunch
> > > and Chicken Lavish (conch and chicken) and left..phew..what a dreadful
> > > place. |