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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...