I haven't gone to Negril via the back way since the coast highway was under construction but when I go next month, I am going the back way - already booked it!
I haven't gone straight to Negril from the airport in so many years, I'd forgotten that I am in no way, at all, in a rush to get there. I much prefer changing into summer clothes and making my "transfer" into an adventure tour. Vacation starts at the airport and this year it starts with waiting for my friends who arrive 45 mins after me, then heading over and down (with a Border jerk stop) and maybe a stop at that beverage wholesaler in Sav and who knows what else. Got a driver who told me any stops are no problem and neither is going the back way.
Years ago I used to change into a swimsuit at the airport so I could swim when we stopped here and there on the old coast road. Between that and snacks and drinks it took us like 4-5 hours to get to our hotel, and it was a BLAST
I haven't gone straight to Negril from the airport in so many years, I'd forgotten that I am in no way, at all, in a rush to get there. I much prefer changing into summer clothes and making my "transfer" into an adventure tour. Vacation starts at the airport and this year it starts with waiting for my friends who arrive 45 mins after me, then heading over and down (with a Border jerk stop) and maybe a stop at that beverage wholesaler in Sav and who knows what else. Got a driver who told me any stops are no problem and neither is going the back way.
Years ago I used to change into a swimsuit at the airport so I could swim when we stopped here and there on the old coast road. Between that and snacks and drinks it took us like 4-5 hours to get to our hotel, and it was a BLAST