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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Nov 16, 2011 6:15 AM
Who here has been there?

Just booked our honeymoon at Couples Negril. There's more to do in Ocho Rios, but Negril is a little quieter and has nicer beaches. The resorts are about the same.

What's your favorite resort or favorite thing to do in Jamaica?
Nov 16, 2011 6:15am
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Nov 16, 2011 6:22 AM
Unlimited golf (transfers and green fees included. Caddy mandatory at a nominal charge)

thats what sold me.
Nov 16, 2011 6:22am
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ernest_t_bass

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Nov 16, 2011 6:45 AM
tl;noc
Nov 16, 2011 6:45am
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Nov 16, 2011 7:08 AM
ernest_t_bass;974930 wrote:tl;noc
What does this have to do with Northern Oklahoma College?
Nov 16, 2011 7:08am
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Sonofanump

Nov 16, 2011 7:13 AM
Don't stray off the main roads.
Nov 16, 2011 7:13am
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Belly35

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Nov 16, 2011 7:20 AM
Be prepared to tip tip and tip "carry your own bags" be demanding and straight forward when dealing with the locals they are not your bro's

Have fun but stay where the population of other tourist are.

Separate your cash / credit card .... wife carry some, you carry some and put some in the hotel save
Nov 16, 2011 7:20am
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Curly J

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Nov 16, 2011 7:21 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;974939 wrote:What does this have to do with Northern Oklahoma College?
I thought noc stood for Network Operation Center. (it does where I work)
Nov 16, 2011 7:21am
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Nov 16, 2011 8:03 AM
Sonofanump;974942 wrote:Don't stray off the main roads.
I've been there before, albeit several years ago. I never felt worried for my safety.
Nov 16, 2011 8:03am
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OSH

Kosh B'Gosh

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Nov 16, 2011 9:24 AM
I went last year for my honeymoon.

We went to Sandals Ocho Rios. I hope to never go back to Jamaica. We enjoyed our time at the resort, but the rest of the country was a disappointment. It felt like we were using the Jamaicans for our "good times." The poverty just was too much for me. I feel that those resorts take full advantage of the Jamaicans. We went out on the town one day...yuck, I'll be staying away.

I have heard that Negril has better beaches than Ocho Rios -- at least within the Sandals resorts.
Nov 16, 2011 9:24am
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Sonofanump

Nov 16, 2011 9:28 AM
OSH;975094 wrote: but the rest of the country was a disappointment. It felt like we were using the Jamaicans for our "good times." The poverty just was too much for me. I feel that those resorts take full advantage of the Jamaicans. We went out on the town one day...yuck, I'll be staying away.
You might also want to not go to the following then:

Barbados, Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin/San Marteen.
Nov 16, 2011 9:28am
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OSH

Kosh B'Gosh

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Nov 16, 2011 9:32 AM
Sonofanump;975101 wrote:Barbados, Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin/San Marteen.
That's what I hear.

Bummer. But, looks like I'll continue to go to Europe. It's nice over there. Especially continue traveling to Ireland/Northern Ireland.
Nov 16, 2011 9:32am
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Sonofanump

Nov 16, 2011 9:34 AM
OSH;975109 wrote:That's what I hear.

Bummer. But, looks like I'll continue to go to Europe. It's nice over there. Especially continue traveling to Ireland/Northern Ireland.
It's just a fact of 3rd world countries. Puerto Rico might not bother you as much. VI should be less impoverish.
Nov 16, 2011 9:34am
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Automatik

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Nov 16, 2011 9:43 AM
I stayed at Beaches Negril a few years ago. We had a blast, but its basically all resorts. If I went again I'd probably try Ocho Rios.
Nov 16, 2011 9:43am
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Thread Bomber

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Nov 16, 2011 9:56 AM
Is this smoke some ganja Jamaica, Or stab you in the neck Jamaica?
Nov 16, 2011 9:56am
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Steel Valley Football

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Nov 16, 2011 10:25 AM
Zwick grew up in Massillon. He aint scared of no rasta gangstas.
Nov 16, 2011 10:25am
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Con_Alma

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Nov 16, 2011 10:30 AM
Sonofanump;975101 wrote:...Saint Martin/San Marteen.
Love this place. French side only, however.
Nov 16, 2011 10:30am
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like_that

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Nov 16, 2011 10:36 AM
Hey look at me, I am getting married and going on my honeymoon!


lol I am sure this guy was typing this post with one hand too:
Automatik;975132 wrote:I stayed at Beaches Negril a few years ago. We had a blast, but its basically all resorts. If I went again I'd probably try Ocho Rios.
Nov 16, 2011 10:36am
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ernest_t_bass

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Nov 16, 2011 10:37 AM
Con_Alma;975191 wrote:Love this place. French side only, however.
French side must have better curb appeal.
Nov 16, 2011 10:37am
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Commander of Awesome

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Nov 16, 2011 10:37 AM
shocked Crynasty hasn't chimed in yet. "Mind boggling!"
Nov 16, 2011 10:37am
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Con_Alma

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Nov 16, 2011 10:45 AM
ernest_t_bass;975205 wrote:French side must have better curb appeal.
Is there anything that would make you think I would know?
Nov 16, 2011 10:45am
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Automatik

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Nov 16, 2011 10:49 AM
like_that;975202 wrote:Hey look at me, I am getting married and going on my honeymoon!


lol I am sure this guy was typing this post with one hand too:
Wat?
Nov 16, 2011 10:49am
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Nov 16, 2011 12:53 PM
I have never done the Zip Lines, but I here they are awesome. I have climbed the falls at Dunns River....very exhilarating experience. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee may be the best coffee in the world....goes for about $70/lb here in the states... buy it there a lot cheaper...maybe $15 or 20.

As mentioned before, stay on the beaten path.
Nov 16, 2011 12:53pm
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BigAppleBuckeye

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Nov 16, 2011 7:36 PM
My advice about Jamaica:

1. You can easily get one of these things at all times, anywhere: Jerk chicken, weed and wood carvings.
2. Don't go to Hedonism III. Just don't. Old people will try to bang you and your girl, or at least eye f-ck the hell out of you.
3. When you buy weed, avoid going on a drive with the seller, especially anywhere with people with machetes.

I wish any of my three posts were sarcastic, but they weren't. haha, I really do wish there were though.

On a side note, I stayed near Ocho Rios in Runaway Bay, not sure about Negril. I hear the Marley House is cool, and actually the only place in Jamaica to legally smoke weed (fun fact!). The highight of our trip was probably venturing off the resort area and meeting some locals (and promptly ate some good fresh wish and smoked some good herb with them). Enjoy!
Nov 16, 2011 7:36pm
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Nov 16, 2011 9:51 PM
Automatik;975232 wrote:Wat?
He's saying you were typing out your post while fapping.
Nov 16, 2011 9:51pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Nov 16, 2011 10:33 PM
like_that;975202 wrote:Hey look at me, I am getting married and going on my honeymoon!

I'm not sure what's more impressive... Your lack of originality and wit, or the fact you have no idea you're stricken with this disability. I suppose the saying "ignorance is bliss" truly applies to you.
Nov 16, 2011 10:33pm