Jamaica Trip ?

**CYVADER** · 07-12-2010, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneErik

I was told last night that you can sometimes reach out and touch the alligator on that Black River boat ride.

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

**brianhos** · 07-16-2010, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by ISU BET

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.

**VeloClone** · 07-16-2010, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by brianhos

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.

**Jnecker4cy** · 07-16-2010, 10:42 AM

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

**clone0** · 07-16-2010, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by washington

Am planning a winter trip to Jamaica. Any suggestions as where to stay and what to do?

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.

**Bobber** · 05-06-2011, 07:52 PM

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.

**CycloneErik** · 05-06-2011, 07:56 PM

Heading out tomorrow to spend two weeks at our college in the mountains. The coolest place in the world

**ianoconnor** · 10-06-2012, 04:21 PM

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

**brianhos** · 10-06-2012, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by ianoconnor

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

Let me know if you have any questions about CSA, we have been there 6 times now, and are headed there next month again.

**cowgirl836** · 10-06-2012, 06:14 PM

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!

**serverguy** · 10-06-2012, 09:54 PM

We will be aft CN next month. Should be interesting.

**MattMishler** · 10-06-2012, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by ianoconnor

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

Got married at CSA a little over two months ago. It was amazing! Looking forward to heading back many times! Great food. Great drinks. Great beach. Don't think you will be disappointed.

**serverguy** · 11-28-2012, 11:46 PM

I would highly recommend Couples Negril to anybody. We were there the first part of November. I can't wait to go back someday. The staff was amazing. We also ran into two couples from Iowa that were not in our group. One of them had been to that location 22 times. That says allot right there.

**brianhos** · 11-29-2012, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by MattMishler

Got married at CSA a little over two months ago. It was amazing! Looking forward to heading back many times! Great food. Great drinks. Great beach. Don't think you will be disappointed.

Sitting on my verandah at CSA right now. Saw another guy running around with an ISU shirt on, and had 2 hawks fans in my final scuba class yesterday.