looking for great swimmable beach and close to a town
preferrably all-inclusive
2006-07-31 08:16:27 · 17 answers · asked by baileydog1963 1 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Jamaica
I have travelled pretty much the entire island of Jamaica and the best location I experienced is Negril. In particular we stayed at Point Village resort where you have an option to purchase an all inclusive plan or a 'European plan'. Of course as you are aware the all inclusive includes all meals, drinks, daily entertainment, certain shopping excursions and non-motorized water sports.
The European plan is a plan that you customize and pay for what you would like at the resort. It allows you the non-motorized water sports, entertainment and whatever meals/drinks you pay for.
I think all-inclusive is a better bet. If you do not eat or drink much then the European plan may be better.
Anyway, Point Village is a beautiful tropical paradise that caters to singles, couples and families. It is in a great location with lush landscaping that is well maintained and it has a picturesque sunset. It is located about fifteen minutes from the Negril town where there is ample shopping and sightseeing. It is nearby the 'Jungle' night club and a skip away from Margaritaville (lots of fun there). There is the famous Rick's Cafe in Negril where you can go have a nice relaxing time or if you are a bit adventurous like me, you can jump off the cliff into the crystal blue waters (lifeguards on hand).
Another nice night club is the 'Loveboat'. Also, almost every night there is a beach party (most times free, sometimes a minimal fee) on the seven-mile beach that runs from Point Village.
Montego Bay is a nice town but it is busier than Negril. I went and climbed to the peak of the Blue Mountains in the Kingston area and it was quite an experience! I have also visited the mineral bath in ST. Thomas parish and that was an experience of a lifetime. The mineral bath comprise of a hot spring oozing out of the rocks where you can go by and get a nice body massage.
I have stayed in Ocho Rios, Trelawny, Runaway Bay and Kingston too and also had a great time. From my experiences there I feel Negril is the best spot on the island.
Some place I have stayed and enjoyed the accomodations, staff, service, entertainment are: FDR Pebbles in Trelawny (about 40 minutes from the airport in MOBAY), FDR in Runaway Bay (about an hour from the airport), Holiday Inn in MOBAY (about 15 minutes from the airport) and yes my favorite Point Village in Negril (about an hour and fifteen minutes from the airport).
The roads to Negril are new and the buses are reliable so you get there in a jiffy.
I hope this is helpful and you have a great vacation! :)
2006-08-02 01:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by CATHOLIC PRIEST!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Montego Bay I've stayed at the Holiday Inn Sunspree and Sunset Beach Resort twice. Both places are great all inclusive and close to town.
2006-08-01 02:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by jerzeygirl24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Montego Bay or Mo' Bay as it's lovinngly called is the place! There are a ton of all-inclusives there and you're near the hottest party spots like Jimmy buffett's Margaritaville. They have a water slide that goes into the ocean then you can swim to a giant water trampoline. If you want to get real souvenirs there are 2-3 open air markets but you HAVE to be as pushy in saying NO as the merchants' are in sticking their stuff in your face. Mo Bat has a cool coral reef and for about $40 you can take a boat a mile out and they teach you to snorkel. IRIE MON
2006-08-01 20:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by Rae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Montego Bay has tons of Tourists and loses its Jamaican Relaxing Feel.
Nice beaches , lots in the town to do but locals are relentless in getting you to buy something .
Negril is absolutely beautiful , amazing beaches and wonderful people.But the shopping is not real close.
Ocho Rios, has both , beaches , shopping .
Remember , no matter where you go ,
Montego Bay or Ocho , if you are in a shopping town , practice on saying "No Thank you " you will be saying it alot.Negril you really don't find that because there really is not shopping close by .
Have Fun!
2006-07-31 15:38:05 · answer #4 · answered by suiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you are looking for lotsssssssss of fun Hedonism11 in negril is the place to be fun fun can't dun, great beach right on property plus its all inclusive ,or if you would just like to kick back Grand Lido is just across the street property is owned by the same owners. and if that is still not all you are looking for you have Sandals negril close by then Couples negril or Rio negril ,so much nice all inclusive hotels to chose from .i can honestly say that cause i am from negril and use to work at Hedonism11 for four years i resigned in 2003 and now lived in the united States but good luck you need to go check it out ya man.
2006-08-01 23:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by ANGELCOOL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it is montego bay that is where i am from but negril and ocho rios are just as good. Try the hotel website like sandals or beaches for all inclusive hotels, the yahoo travel website is good too or check out the Jamaican Tourist board website below. No matter where you go in J A you can enjoy yourself and relax. Dont go between Nov and March - high tourist seaon prices go up way up!
2006-08-01 14:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by NVYUS7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breezes Montego Bay located on the Hip Strip in the second city of Montego Bay. It is situated on one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in the world "Doctor's Cave Beach" and is a part of the Super Clubs chain of hotels famous for their all-inclusive packages. My only advice is if you like a lot of space in your hotel room, choose from the suites of ocean front/view rooms and stay away from the cabin rooms although they are cheaper. I was there 3 weeks ago and had a wonderful time in one of their roomy suites.
Be sure to check out Martinos restaurant on the property if you should go.
2006-07-31 16:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by DreamFlyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I stayed @ the Sandals Whitehouse. HUGE! We had a great time. This resort is a little more secluded then the others. Some of our group had stayed at Montego Bay Sandals 2 yr. prior to this trip and said it was a lot more entertaining. We did drive past this on our departure from the whitehouse and it is located right in town with lots of shopping and other things. Both of these resorts are all-incl. I would recommend either one, but if you want to have easy access to town i would recommend Montego Bay.
2006-07-31 17:50:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your taste, there are many beaches here.Also many all inclusive hotel but those are mostly on the North coast.If you are not so much in the "high life" and really want to mesh with the ordiary persons there are many other places such as Golden Shore in St. Thomas.Life there is nice and easy.Its near the town of Morant Bay which in itself is full of history.So its all up to you, make your choice and welcome to Jamaica.
2006-08-01 22:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by Carlton J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beaches Grand Sport in Ocho Rios. We were married there Aug. 11, 2002 and for our 5th anniversary we want to go back. All inclusive and VERY friendly people. The jerk chicken is to die for!
2006-07-31 15:25:05 · answer #10 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋