MissMention
06-09-2003, 01:54 AM
Originally posted by Rhythmwize
> In article <SxB3b.7935$Jh2.6614@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net>, Da
> Parrot-chick says...
> >I could dig that a lot better than the alleged old transit time,
> although
> >when I finally do get to Negril (inevitable) I think I'd just as
> soon fly.
> >Are they still landing on grass north of town? I've never landed
> on grass;
> >it should be interesting.
>
> You dont save much time anymore by flying and it is now a pleasant
> scenic drive
> on the new road but you still have to contend with the
> occasional(?)reckless
> Jamaican driver.
>
> I flew out of Negril once to Mobay on the way to Kingston. I think
> the runway
> was paved. It was an Air Jamaica Express 18 seater and it was full
> and it was
> hot and the A/C was overtaxed and everyone was sweating like
> pigs...very
> uncomfortable but it was a nice scenic view of the coast line.
>
> One approach would be too take the drive into Negril and fly out
> on the way
> back. It costs like around $70 for a van ride to Negril from the
> airport and
> you can get complimentary ice cold red stripes, reggae music and some
> tour guide
> info on the surrounding area...Nice way to arrive for your vacation.
> You can make arrangements in advance on the internet... Try
> http://negril.com/config.plhttp://negril.com/config.pl
>
> john
>
> john
Actually you can get a JUTA van, readily available at the airport which
you share with other passengers and costs $20US per person...
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> In article <SxB3b.7935$Jh2.6614@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net>, Da
> Parrot-chick says...
> >I could dig that a lot better than the alleged old transit time,
> although
> >when I finally do get to Negril (inevitable) I think I'd just as
> soon fly.
> >Are they still landing on grass north of town? I've never landed
> on grass;
> >it should be interesting.
>
> You dont save much time anymore by flying and it is now a pleasant
> scenic drive
> on the new road but you still have to contend with the
> occasional(?)reckless
> Jamaican driver.
>
> I flew out of Negril once to Mobay on the way to Kingston. I think
> the runway
> was paved. It was an Air Jamaica Express 18 seater and it was full
> and it was
> hot and the A/C was overtaxed and everyone was sweating like
> pigs...very
> uncomfortable but it was a nice scenic view of the coast line.
>
> One approach would be too take the drive into Negril and fly out
> on the way
> back. It costs like around $70 for a van ride to Negril from the
> airport and
> you can get complimentary ice cold red stripes, reggae music and some
> tour guide
> info on the surrounding area...Nice way to arrive for your vacation.
> You can make arrangements in advance on the internet... Try
> http://negril.com/config.plhttp://negril.com/config.pl
>
> john
>
> john
Actually you can get a JUTA van, readily available at the airport which
you share with other passengers and costs $20US per person...
--
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