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"Jamaica’s West End" a Negril Travel Page by toonsarah

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"Jamaica’s West End" a Negril Travel Page by toonsarah

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Real Name: Sarah
Lives In: Ealing, UK
Member Since: Jul 30, 2005
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Jamaica’s West End

by toonsarah - last update: Apr 15, 2008

I have read quite a lot about Negril on VT, both positive and negative. I have to say that we liked it, while not being blind to its shortcomings - I hope.

So this page is about my Negril.


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The cliffs at the Negril Escape

On the cliffs

Our hotel here was the Negril Escape, in the southern part of town known confusingly as the West End, where the coastline is rocky and the hotels perched on the low cliffs.

You have the choice in Negril of staying in this area or down by the beach. If you want to spend most of the time on the sand then the latter is the better choice, but we’re only occasional beach people and preferred the funkier atmosphere of the West End.

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Exploring the island

We also went on a number of tours from here. The highlight was the Rocklands Hummingbird Sanctuary, but all were enjoyable in different ways.

Rather than lots of small pages with just one tip, I’ve grouped all my western Jamaica “Things to do” here, as they’re all easily reached from Negril.

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Hummingbird at Rocklands

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Pros:"Friendly and laid-back, with accommodation in a style to please everyone's taste"
Cons:"Over-commercialised in places"
In A Nutshell:"The funky vibe is still there if you're prepared to look"
toonsarah's Negril Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 20
 
Restaurants
Tips: 6 - Photos: 19
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 8
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 3 - Photos: 8
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
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Transportation
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Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 6 - Photos: 22

Comments for toonsarah about Negril
deecat Sun Oct 25, 2009 22:20 UTC
 Sarah, this is just excellent. That warning tip was really something! Your attention to detail is remarkable and quite interesting. Keen insights and outstanding writing skills. The photographs are marvelous, too.
yumyum Mon Jan 5, 2009 19:54 UTC
 Great page, Sarah! Don't think I want to try the ganja cake though. Would definitely prefer the wildlife and the rafting :))
volopolo Mon Nov 10, 2008 14:52 UTC
 Hi Sarah! Another informative website of you! Excellent! Keep traveling!
HORSCHECK Sun Nov 2, 2008 12:32 UTC
 Sarah, gorgeous page with brilliant photos. I like Margaret and the amazing Bamboo Avenue. Interesting story about the ganja cake. :-)
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