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- Negril
Negril
Jamaica's western edge is a laid-back place where there is
little to do other than sit back, relax and enjoy the renowned
gorgeous sunsets in between beach-bathing and partying. Centre of
this hedonistic haven is Negril, dubbed the 'capital of casual', a
sunny resort town that despite its popularity and proliferation of
tourist accommodation has managed to retain the sleepy tropical
charm that first seduced seekers of sun and solitude when it was
'discovered' in the 1960s.
It was the hippies and flower children who first found Negril, a
part of Jamaica appreciated for being different from the
over-developed package-tour market of Montego Bay. Negril still
attracts a young crowd, and the beachfront bars and cafes are abuzz
each night with reggae music and dancing. Negril is known in the
Caribbean as being a partying hotspot, with nude beaches and the
infamous Hedonism II resort.
Negril is favoured also by those just wanting to get away from
it all. It sports its famous seven-mile (11km) stretch of pristine
beach, encircling Bloody Bay, and five miles (8km) of cliffs, where
locals and visitors alike dare each other to indulge in some
extreme cliff-diving, sometimes from ropes. The coral reefs and
caves along the coast make it a scuba diver's and snorkeller's
dream come true, and for active visitors there is the chance to
take part in just about any watersport imaginable. Adventure
seekers can venture by kayak into the mysterious Great Morass (a
protected area full of palm trees, exotic birds and
crocodiles).
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Jamaica is English but a local
patois is also spoken, a mixture of English, Spanish, and various
African languages.
Money
The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is divided into 100 cents. The island
is well supplied with ATMs, banks and bureaux de change. Banking
hours are usually Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm, and Friday
from 9am to 4pm. Cambio exchange offices are found throughout the
country, open later than banks and often offering better exchange
rates. Retain receipts as proof of legal currency exchange.
Exchange bureaux at the airports and hotels also offer better rates
than banks. Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Both cash and travellers cheques are best taken in US
Dollars.