The drive between Montego Bay and Negril is now only a couple of hours on a good, new road. There was still a bit of construction but its supposed to be finished soon. It’s an interesting drive through villages and with the ocean peeking through the vegetation. We were there late afternoon and there were lots of uniformed kids just getting out of school and walking home. Lots of people were walking everywhere, especially in the villages. You could tell they were running errands and taking care of business before going home for the day. As we got closer to Negril, the ocean was more prominent and each turn of the road produced another spectacular view. The beaches are Negril are so beautiful. Hard to believe they were only discovered not that long ago. While in Negril, we visited the RIU Palace Tropical Bay, Sunset at the Palms and Couples Swept AWay. The RIU Palace is gorgeous…very deluxe. Sunset at the Palms is across the road from the beach but they have their own beach access. The accommodations are on stilts and it was peaceful and quiet. What a great getaway from it all! It rained on us at the end of our Couples inspection. A real downpour, but it only lasted half an hour or so. Later that evening we returned there for a lovely dinner. Negril is beautiful, with calm waters and lovely beaches. I can see myself back at Negril someday….I can dream, can’t i?

Just got back from Jamaica. Negril has the most beautiful beaches and water. Stayed at Breezes Grand in an ocean front junior suite. Just had to walk out of the room, across a grassy, manicured lawn and onto this beautiful beach in a calm Caribbean sea. Or walk down the public beaches and pick up shells. The Breezes has a small spa with a great staff, and two pools, one of which is clothing optional, and many different room types. Rick’s Cafe in the town of Negril is the best place to watch the sunset.