"Irie, Runaway Bay - 2007" Runaway Bay by BigBlueOne

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Irie Mon! - Runaway Bay
Irie Mon!

We're back. We landed on Monday (8/6) and didn't leave the resort until the day before we flew home (8/11). For that reason the majority of the tips are going to be about the resort but we did manage to get lucky with an awesome tour the one day we did leave.

Gran Bahia Principe (before)
Picture from the beach - Runaway Bay

Picture from the beach

We are staying at the Gran Bahia Principe which just opened earlier this year. If you frequent any other travel sites you might know that this place has received very poor reviews with people saying they weren't ready to open yet. Hopefully all issues will be resolved by the time we get there.

Wish us luck!

Gran Bahia Principe (after)
Picture of the construction from our balcony - Runaway Bay

Picture of the construction from our balcony

Well, it wasn't as bad as some made it out to be. But, its definitely not finished. The good news is that the only things wrong were minor aesthetic problems (for the most part) and that the customer service from the staff more than made up for it.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Cheap, cheap, cheap
  • Cons:Take your life in your hands on the roads
  • In a nutshell:Irie Mon!
  • Last visit to Runaway Bay: Aug 2007
  • Intro Updated Aug 16, 2007
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Take a Chukka Jeep to Dunn's River Falls - Runaway Bay Take a Chukka Jeep to Dunn's River Falls Things to Do (2)

We took the Chukka Jeep Safari on our last full day in Jamaica. They picked us up at the resort and for the next five... more travel advice

View of resort from the beach - Runaway Bay 5 Stars- Once They Finish It Hotels (1)

Please keep one thing in mind- it was excellent for the price. We paid roughly US$2000 for my wife and I to fly there,... more travel advice

The Higher the Better Shopping (1)

It seems as though the farther away from the beach you get the cheaper everything becomes. Keep in mind, though, that... more travel advice

Cash, Shoes, and Pictures to Prove It What to Pack (1)

Bring a water proof camera if you do any of the falls. You can get them away from tourist sites fairly cheap but if... more travel advice

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