GANJA GETAWAY: NEGRIL, JAMAICA

by Don Canup, Tue Oct 14, 2003

Story by Don Canup Photo by Andre Grossmann Most travelers to Negril fly into Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, then figure out which route to use next. One is the "in-country" road. The other is the "coast road." If you travel the coast, keep the ocean on your right, and you can’t possibly miss Negril. Both take about 90 minutes by car. The "in-country" road, as you travel westward on A1, is a left turn onto B7, just out of town. The signs say Anchovy, Montpelier, and Sav-La-Mar (Savannah-La-Mar). Roads are always in a state of disrepair but that forces you to slow down and take in the lush scenery.

Look for food being sold along the way. Many of Negril’s smaller hotels offer food service, some may allow you to cook, and most will allow you to tip the cook in return for preparing whatever you bring. The prices along the road will be cheaper than purchases in …READ MORE

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