Jamaica Trip ?
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I second this. We stayed there for our honeymoon and it was amazing. Check out YS falls.
Yep. Done with those types of places. Kona Village on Big Island will be the only all inclusive I'll ever return to. (although alcohol still cost $$$ at KV) Found out that my time is much more enjoyable away from the masses. We are now villa & cabin/cottage people. I have had no problems getting a local with a boat to take us snorkeling.
Sure you pay a bit more, but it is worth the tranquility.
went there for the honeymoon in 06. i think it was only around $3500 bucks for 8 days, and it was unbelieveable how nice3 it was. also went to rick's cafe and did the cliff diving, and we went on some black river boat ride that was pretty sketchy.
CycloneErik
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I was told last night that you can sometimes reach out and touch the alligator on that Black River boat ride.
I think we were told in Black River that sometimes they invite the tourists to get in the water with the alligator....
Though the story about the car accident from running over the alligator would be something to see too.
We went to Couples Sans Souci for our honeymoon, and absolutely loved it. It's an all-inclusive, but has fewer rooms than probably any other all-inclusive. The perks at Couples resorts are usually better than the Sandles resorts. It has a private beach which you won't get in Negril. Couples resorts are also "Couples only" - no kids and no singles.
This is somewhat misleading.
There is a very narrow strip of land on the edge of the water that is shared by a few resorts. There is a huge beach that Negril owns and is actually patroled by guards. So if someone is bugging you, they will take care of it.
Oh ya. i did touch one. the tour guide calls them over to the boat like a dog. he pats the water and says "come, come" and they swim over, then he lifts them up and lets you touch them. pretty sketchy.
then we see a bunch of jamaicans swimming and everyone is scared that they are going to get eaten alive when the guide literally says:
"don't worry-they only eat white meat"
needless to say on a boat full of white people, it was a little scary
That sounds like fun! I gotta try that.
I think we are going to hit the pelican bar this year. Looks fun:
It is just a shack a mile out into the ocean that some guy built using driftwood and turned it into a bar. You just relax out there and drink redstripe and eat fresh fish that you catch and they cook for you.
That sounds like fun! I gotta try that.
I think we are going to hit the pelican bar this year. Looks fun:
It is just a shack a mile out into the ocean that some guy built using driftwood and turned it into a bar. You just relax out there and drink redstripe and eat fresh fish that you catch and they cook for you.
Good think Jamaica obviously has no building codes.
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I have been to Jamica three times, Hedinism III before I was married in 1998, Sandals Royal Carribean in 2003 for my honeymoon, and Sandals Negril in 2007 for a friends wedding. All are all-inclusive and all were well worth the money. The thing is an all-inclusive resort is not for everyone, For me I have never left the resorts, don't need to, all the food, beach, pool, drinks, entertainment and fun were all there. To me that was what I was looking for in a vacation, time to sit relax, drink, eat and have fun with the people you meet. If you are not a drinker, or want to spend lots of time off resort an all-inclusive is probably not for you, if you like what I describe I would try the all-inclusive. I loved Sandals and would go back anytime, but have heard many good things about Couples resorts also. All are Adults only, and the only way to go if you are not with kids. Six adults who like to relax, drink, eat and have some local entertainment will have a blast at all-inclusive resorts.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Couples is the way to go! We were at Couples Negril in March and loved it. So much is included in the package. Beaches & sunsets on the west side of the island are the best. Couples Swept Away is also on the west side. Can't go wrong with either one.
Just got back from spending a week at Couple Negril: Couples Negril - Caribbean All Inclusive Tropical Beach Resort & Spa
What a great trip! Loved the resort and the vibes going on there. We took day trip just down the road to Couples Swept Away, but thought that place was a little too crowded(the rooms did look a little neater).
The place we stayed at was very relaxed and almost no crowds. Great beach and lot's of great bars, food, and activities. The Catamaran cruise was extra special, but watch out for that Jamacian Rum Punch!
Great great place to connect with your signifigant other.:v_SPIN:
What a great trip! Loved the resort and the vibes going on there. We took day trip just down the road to Couples Swept Away, but thought that place was a little too crowded(the rooms did look a little neater).
The place we stayed at was very relaxed and almost no crowds. Great beach and lot's of great bars, food, and activities. The Catamaran cruise was extra special, but watch out for that Jamacian Rum Punch!
Great great place to connect with your signifigant other.:v_SPIN:
CycloneErik
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Heading out tomorrow to spend two weeks at our college in the mountains. The coolest place in the world :smile:
Sorry to revive an old thread, but my fiance and I just booked our honeymoon to Couples Swept Away in March!! Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
All Inclusive Vacation Packages in Jamaica at the Swept Away Resort | Couples Resorts Jamaica
All Inclusive Vacation Packages in Jamaica at the Swept Away Resort | Couples Resorts Jamaica
Let me know if you have any questions about CSA, we have been there 6 times now, and are headed there next month again.
another vote for Couples. We honeymooned at San Souci in Ocho Rios last summer. Not the beach you'll get in Negril, but we aren't picky seeing as our previous beach experiences were on small lakes, lol. Dunns' River Falls is a tourist trap, but neat nonetheless. We ended up having way less ambition and energy than we planned and didn't do the rum factory and banana plantation tours that sounded fun.
have to keep watching this thread - would love to go to CSA or CN sometime, but can't decide between the two!
have to keep watching this thread - would love to go to CSA or CN sometime, but can't decide between the two!
