06-30-2013, 07:41 AM
I'm a Valley guy, too -- we live pretty close. Most of the peeps in Jamaica are very nice and friendly. You're going to have a great time. Go with the All-inclusive, combined with venturing out as you continue to feel more comfortable. At 28, you will LOVE Negril.
Don't do a little boutique hotel nor venture to a small town to stay. Negril is perfect, especially for newbies. I have been many times and started with the AIs before "graduating" to the CLiffs, lol.
You will fall in love with Negril. It can be as private as you want it to be.