Jamaican Time

When one thinks of Jamaica you come up with two main thoughts: Bob Marley and Cool Runnings. Jamaica brings so much more than that.

A prime destination to absorb yourself in Jamaican Time is in Negril. You cannot help but relax and feel right at home in the gorgeous laid back surroundings. Some may think Negril is a tainted destination. The resort-lined beachfront and flocks of tourists have turned off many a traveller. Their loss. Negril has so much to offer.

Markets. Local shops. Shacks. Uncrowded stretches of beach. Amazing people. The adventurer, adrenaline junkie, beach bum, and the culture curious will find their niche. Negril covers all bases. Perched on a hill, Summerset Village allows you to soak in all of Negril’s essence. Your senses will be overwhelmed with views of the square, markets, beach and never-ending ocean. You can hear the hustle and bustle of the main square, just a short stroll down the hill, and smell the jerk chicken stand on the corner which wafts up teasing your taste buds. With no rush you can get lost just watching the day go by. No schedule, no plan – the beauty of Jamaican time.

Don’t miss out on trying the Jamaican dish Ackee and Saltfish. Yum Yum may be a bit of a walk from the main part of town but it has an amazing vibe and is where you can truly experience local life and have the opportunity to meet many people – young and old – just loving life.

Jamaica time can be best experienced by simply setting yourself up for lunch or dinner at a local café or restaurant such as One Love. There is no rush, no deadlines and just plenty of time to kick back and soak in the warmth that is Jamaica. You could end up spending two or more hours just relaxing and then enjoying your meal with friendly staff who show you how to live in real Jamaican time.

Rick’s café is the home to some of the most incredible diving you will witness, with locals climbing to unthinkable heights in the trees on the cliff edge before plummeting down with style and grace. For those of you who are daring, there are various height options to make your own death-defying leap into the beautiful warm clear water below. Or you can sit back and have a meal and a drink and enjoy watching those with a more adventurous spirit.