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Nirvana has the best beach on the 7-mile stretch. You don't feel like you are in a crowded beach. There's plenty of shade. It's the most family friendly and safe out there. The staff cares about you like you are family. We love it there and will return again and again. At least one year ahead reservation is required if you want the owner's bungalow -it's that popular! The garden is well kept and clean. Steps away from the ocean Back garden Sapota Even though we made some of our meals, we would walk down the beach sometimes for breakfast. Calalloo omlet When hungry we would cross the street to Best in the West for Jerk. Hands down, best jerk in the area! Half Chicken Jerk - Perfection! If we are going to the town we would place an order for patties at Miss Sonia's and it's ready to be picked up on our way back. These are not the whole-sale kind. They are not greasy, hand made to order and a meal by itself. Miss S...

From Negril's 7-mile beach you can sea a small lush island. Between the beach and this island Booby Cay you get the most awesome shallow water snorkeling opportunities. The underwater water world is so rich, colorful and is like living in a dream you don't want to wake up from. Note to self: buy an underwater camera. We had watched how these guys operate for few days now and thought they were good. They didn't disappoint us. Perfect snorkeling for beginners Booby Cay Booby Cay shores After snorkeling you can have the boat drop you off at the island to spend some time there. You can tell them the pickup time. Yum! Lobster traps There is a lady who sells cold Redstripes and a man who would grill the lobster you chose from his trap in the water. While your lunch is being prepared you can take a small hike through a under brush to the other side of the island. Lobster for lunch The other side of the island Sea Urchin  Boat owner an...

The boys decided to jet ski to say goodbye to 2013. I believe what we paid was $50 per person. They had so much fun.  Just being nice to the local operators can mean extra fun in anywhere in Jamaica. That's all I can say. Ready! Let's say hello to 2104. January 1st 2014 adventure - parasailing for the first time ever. It was $60 per person. Boys had the most exciting experience ever. Tipping ahead can mean VIP treatment. Just saying...  My view from the beach Two little monkeys Memories were sure made

We wanted to have a quiet early casual dinner on Christmas Eve. Push Cart has beautiful views of the cliffs, sunsets and...You can watch all the drunk silly party goers on their sail boats. Portions were quite small at Push Cart though. Food is fresh and well made. View from the Push Cart dinning area Fish Cakes  Chicken Curry with Roti Jerk Sampler with Johnny Cakes Jerk Chicken with Yam Bammy or Cassava Cakes Chocolate cake Amazing! Sailing to the sunset

This is like any other little town in an underdeveloped country. After you have finished all your snacks, water and Redstripes you bought on your way from the airport, you will have to make a trip to the Negril town to restock, get cash, buy more fruits and vegetables, etc. Round-a-bout HiLo Supermarket View of the town as you come down from the cliff-side Ackee So colorful! A little roadside fruit stand Sugarcane and Coconut water guy in the town Seafood soup guy in the town

Negril, Negril, Negril , you have our hearts! I can see my boys with their families visiting Jamaica when they are fifty years old. This is our favorite beach destination out of all the beaches we have been on, hands down! Therefore the repeat trips and possible future trips. 7 mile beach front of Nirvana towards the town Nirvana grounds Beach in front of Nirvana towards Mobay After sunset The most beautiful sunset you will ever see in your life Can't get enough of it!