Jamaica Hotels

I wanted to write a quick review about Jamaica because you hear so many poor reviews and bad things about Jamaica. I have to say that it was one of the highlights of our trip. The reason being is because of our private tour guide. We booked a tour with Courtney Taylor. It was $15 per person (we didn't have kids w/ us so check on that). I didn't want to do an organized tour. I wanted to go to the falls, get lunch at an authentic Jamaican restaurant and maybe do some sightseeing or shopping. I emailed Courtney and told him all of this. He said "no worries, my tour is flexible, mon". So I booked ...

Day 1 Arrived in Montego Bay Jamaica at 11:15 am local time. Immigration was a breeze to get through. Orel (driver)was not there to pick us up but a substitute driver (Mack) was. He drove us close to an hour and a half to our hotel (Negril beach house condos). We checked in and were given one of their better rooms overlooking the swimming pool and next to the beach on the second floor with a nice big patio. We went looking for a place to eat along the beach and after initially wanting to eat at Bakuba we walked down 7-mile road to eat at Ms Sonia’s, close to the Jungle club. We had to wait ...

Day 1-- Land in Montego Bay, customs, and Sandals Inn We landed in Montego Bay and stood in a VERY long line to go through customs. Once we were through we were guided to an area to wait for our bus to Sandals Inn. While waiting, of course we were approached to buy some "ganja". We declined! Finally our bus arrived. We were the only couple going to this Sandals resort, everyone else seemed to be headed to the Montego Bay Sandals resort. We took a short drive, a crazy drive, to the resort. We pulled up out front and the gentleman took our luggage inside to the lobby where we were given a cold ...