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Sometimes, you just want to relax on a trip. For us, most travel is about seeing new places, exploring different cultures, and packing as much into a short time as possible. But even we need a break. The classic tropical vacation fits the bill.
Peace, Love, Palm Trees, and Paradise March 26, 2005
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sell us pot during a week in Jamaica. A simple "no thanks" does the job, if you're not inclined.
The Resort
Sandals Negril was a beautiful, if compact resort. From the brochures and website, it seemed like a large, sprawling complex. But actually, it was quite tightly laid-out -- handy when you wanted to get from activity to activity, but also meant it was prone to be noisy more often than not. Music was piped in all over the grounds (classical in the a.m.; reggae in the p.m.), and every night had a thumping top-40 disco or a cover band playing in the main stage. The music sometimes lasted till 3am, and we could hear it from our room.
The first morning we did an orientation tour, which was handy to get the lay of the land. There were two pools, a full-service spa, three bars, a water sports area, a gift shop, a dive/snorkel station, pool tables, and tons of other stuff we never got to. You can also take various tours, from shopping to jungle climbs. Tours and the spa cost extra -- we ended up spending about $500 to $750 more, including the shopping for souveniers.
Inside the resort, you pay in U.S. dollars. Most places outside the resort took either U.S. or Jamaican dollars. Bring cash because credit cards weren't accepted by many small businesses. Also, Sandals didn't have an ATM on the property because ATMs were required to be in public places.
We highly recommend getting a Concierge-level room at Sandals. You got better amenities, a stocked minibar, 24-hour room service, and the Concierge staff would efficiently make any reservations and arrangements you needed. Sandals' room service was pretty good and relatively fast, although the menu was limited, and breakfast was only available until 10am.
The weather overall was great both times. Sunny and warm all day, every day. It was incredibly
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