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Negril is in Jamaica

Negril is famous for its miles of white sand beaches. One of the most beautiful towns in Jamaica, it has a more laid back atmosphere than that of Montego Bay. When you stay at a hotel on the beach you are literally on the beach when you walk out of the beachside of your hotel. You have probably never seen water this clear. You will probably not find water this warm. You will be amazed at how far out you can walk in the water before it gets up to your neck. The water is gentler and the sand is whiter(smaller grained aka softer) the farther down(away from town) you are. The end of the beach down by the all-inclusives is the whitest.

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• Rick's Cafe, is known for the cliffside it is built upon, where tourists can take a courageous leap into the Caribbean Sea below. During Hurricane Ivan, the cafe slid off the cliffside into the sea below, but it has since been rebuilt and is now bigger than ever and has been rated one of the Top Ten Bars in the World, according to some publications.

Update: Rick's Café has undergone extensive refurbishing since Hurricane Ivan, and is about the biggest tourist traps to view a gorgeous Negril sunset. Cliff diving is available from a sturdy concrete slab perched high atop the sea cliffs, higher than before. There, visitors can test their mettle or leave it to the professionals (note: people have been killed and seriously injured/maimed when cliff jumping - including the so-called 'professionals'). Just remember that if you watch the show, you're expected to tip the professionals.

• Appleton Rum Estate
• Walk the Martha Bray River

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Taking a snorkeling tour in one the glass bottom boats is highly recommended.

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The tourist market at the edge of town is a great place to pick up souvenirs and nick nacks. The sellers are willing to bargain especially if you want more than one thing. You can spend American dollars almost anywhere on the island. Most of the roadside stand sellers have a calculator and know the exchange rate. Although the roadside sellers are quit savy they can be honest to a fault when it comes to bargaining. If you want a better price you can get it. Just try to avoid upsetting the locals by killing their tourist tax.

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• Sugar Cane and Coconut Jelly/Meat.

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• The Rockhouse Hotel, Phone: 876-957-4373, [1]. A beautifully set restaurant and hotel on the cliffs. They will collect you for free from your hotel and drive you there.

• Three Dives Restaurant a great and inexpensive eatery on the west end that is just past Xtabi Resort. Expect jerk chicken, pork, lobster and snapper - all locally sourced.

• LTU Restaurant a wonderful, locally-styled restaurant perched high on the edge of the cliff, just 200 yards from Ricks on the cliff road. The menu offers high quality and a wide range, including vegetarian, and there is a 'specials' board for fresh 'catch of the day' offerings such as Marlin, Kingfish and Mahi mahi.

• Royal Kitchen a great vegetarian/Ital restaurant on the west end past the M&L Market. $250 J gets you a great combo that usually consists of soy chunks, rice and peas, veggies, plus often stew or ackee.

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• Rum Fruit Punch or *Red Stripe Beer are Jamaican concoctions. Guiness and Heineken can also be purchased pretty much anywhere that sells alcohol.

The SamSara Hotel also located in the west part of negril (past the rock house) has a very nice buy one get one free happy hour from 4-7 every day!!

• Coconut Water - best Straight off the tree, just cut open the coconut with a machete and drink (if you're picky, you can use a straw). You can also buy bottled coconut water basically anywhere on the island, but not as good as getting it fresh from the green coconuts. Good for your heart.

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• The Jungle Night Club, Phone: (876) 957-4005, [2]. A night club set on the main road which runs parallel to the 7 mile strip. Plays RnB/Rap/Reggae music. Note that this club is know for it's Thursday nights (ladies night) when all ladies enter free. Party at your own risk. Very fun spot to be.

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• Riu Tropical Bay, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Jamaica, [3]. This splendid Victorian-style resort is located in Bloody Bay, one of Jamaica’s most beautiful beaches. Riu Tropical Bay combines superb service, state-of-the-art accommodation and lively Caribbean ambience.

416 guestrooms offer deluxe accommodation, including a mini-bar and liquor dispenser in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a succulent array of buffet dishes and à la carte options at the resort or take advantage of exchange programnme privileges at the Riu Negril. The wide array of daytime activities and nightly entertainment includes live music and Riu's famous theme shows. Riu Tropical Bay is the ideal choice for a perfect holiday in Jamaica. edit

• Riu Negril, Norman Manley Boulevard Bloody Bay Beach - Negril - Jamaica, ☎ 8769575700, [4]. Riu Negril features 420 deluxe guestrooms and is located on a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach just minutes away from Negril's shopping area and nightlife.

The resort offers unique in-room amenities, such as Riu’s renowned mini-bar and liquor dispenser, along with a complete programme of daytime activities and nightly entertainment that is perfect for the entire family. Dine at any of the tempting buffets and the à la carte specialty restaurants or enjoy a drink at one of our cosy bars. Riu Negril is the ideal holiday choice for couples, singles and families. edit

• Rock House, [5] Rockhouse is a magical place, combining natural beauty, strong architectural design, local materials and craftsmanship, excellent service, and a relaxed, fun, authentic Jamaican experience. The hotel has an interesting history; when its first room was built in 1972, it was one of the first hotels on Negril's cliffs. Early guests included Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. In 1994, the property was purchased by a group of Australians.
• Beaches, 1-888-BEACHES, [6]. All inclusive family resort.
• Hedonism Resorts, Phone: 877-467-8737, [7]. All inclusive resort with adults only fare.
• LTU Villas, +1 876 957 0382, [8]. Large, spacious rooms at reasonable prices. Free WiFi access and cable TV throughout.
• Yoga Hotel, [9]. $30-65 USD Double
• Negril Tree House Resort, Phone: 876-957-4287, [10]. Not an all inclusive but close enough with room service, a bar/restaurant, pool, hot tub, towels for the beach at the front desk, and a free buffet breakfast. The two bedroom suites at the top of the treehouse-style rooms have a master bedroom with a bidé and double sinks in the master bath, a full size fridge, a washer, cooking utensils, dining room table, DVD player with cable in the living room, cable, tv in both bedrooms, remote controlled serious air conditioners and ceiling fans in all rooms. The cleaning service washes all the dishes and will do your laundry if you are feeling too lazy to use the washing machine. There are also a hammock, and a little hammock-like swing on the private open air covered deck at the entrance to the room. They also have one bedroom suites at ground level.
• Great Huts, [11]. Ecotourism beach bed and breakfast uniquely composed of treehouses and African Huts. Hostel rooms also available.
• Blue Cave Castle, Negril P.O. Box 3066 Lighthouse Road, ☎ (876) 957-4845 (info@bluecavecastle.com), [12]. Stay in a castle built 50ft. above an old pirates cave, on the cliffs of Negril. The views are incredible and all of the rooms face the ocean. The rooms are large with a veranda. The superior rooms have cable TV, CD players, remote control air conditioning, fans, and refrigerators. This place is fun! It's affordable; from $45US, to the huge $125 castle-top penthouse, with its 360 views of Negril. edit

[edit] Get out

A little known fact is that you can walk from the far end of the beach to town in under an hour on the beach if you walk along the beach line to where the trees block the way and then take to the grass along the water. Just stay on the shore and you will stumble into the tourist market at the edge of town. There are coconuts and sugar cane for sale in the parking lot. It is a great way to avoid the taxi tax and stay off the road!

[edit] Stay safe

Use common sense. Negril is probably less dangerous than most American cities.

[edit] Drugs

It is illegal to use take/use drugs in Jamaica. Commonly, you maybe offered marijuana 'smoke... smoke?' by the locals. A pleasant no thank you is all you need to carry on your way. Drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine are also very common and very easy to find. It is not uncommon for a foreigner to be offered drugs several times throughout their stay.

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