Anyone been to Negril Jamaica?? need your input?

Question

Im trying to figure out if I want to go to Jamaica or not. Ive heard both good and bad things about Jamaica, and I'm uncertain. Has anyone been there? Did you enjoy it? How was the weather? any feedback would be great. I'm planning on going early in June!

much thanks

Answer 1

Jamaica is beautiful but keep in mind there is a huge difference between what you see as a tourist, and real life in Jamaica (although this is true in other countries too, I think it is more so in Jamaica). In the tourist areas you will see nothing but beauty and everyone will be nice and polite to you. The reality is, many Jamaicans live in poverty and struggle with the rich upper class and the government. You will meet many great people outside the tourist areas too, but be careful and prepare yourself to see things you may not have experienced before. If you are familiar with the song "Welcome to Jamrock" by Damian Marley he really breaks down the difference between the tourist Jamaica and the real Jamaica.

Please don't let that discourage you from going, you will have a great time and learn a lot. The food is great- try the jerk chicken and pork. The weather is warm and humid. If you love reggae or dancehall, of course it's the best place to see some live performances by your favorite artists! The people are great too. If you stick to the tourist areas you will not see anything negative at all, but it's a much more enlightening experience to get out into the country a little bit if you can. Either way, you will probably love it.

Answer 2

hi,Jamaica is beautiful,Its the only place Ive ever been that Ive really wanted to revisit,we stayed in montego bay for our honeymoon,we visitednegril,its the most beautiful beach,the sands like talc and the seas like walking in to a warm bath,i think its a quiet resort though,probably a place just to relax.We are going back this year to ocho rios in the riu,it looks heavenly to me but Iknow what you mean about bad reports,if i were you id go ,im taking my children this time,i wouldent do that if i were afraid.Jamaica has a hole different feel to mexico etc everyones happy,the atmosphere is fantastic,the weather great,we went in june last time and again this year,we only had 1 hour of rain in 2 weeks last time and we were actually on negril beach when it came down ,within 10 mins its all dried up,nobody even got up.If you do go ,go to dunns river falls ,a great expirience.Go youl love it.

Answer 3

Negril is great, I'm going back in January this time I'm spending 3 week 8 days wasn't enough .there is always good and bad anywhere you go. check out some websites.