Montego Bay logistics
Mar 7, 2011, 10:49 am
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Montego Bay logistics
We plan to attend an event at a resort in Lucea, but would like to stay at the Ritz. How far is the drive from half moon bay to Lucea? Is the road condition safe enough for self drive?
Are there a lot of dining options withing driving distance from half moon bay? We do not like all-inclusive but would like to know the alternatives beforehand.
TIA.
Are there a lot of dining options withing driving distance from half moon bay? We do not like all-inclusive but would like to know the alternatives beforehand.
TIA.
Mar 10, 2011, 5:44 am
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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To Lucea
I assume you're going to the Grand Palladium in Lucea, which is the only hotel there. It is about an hour to hour and a half, depending on traffic, etc. The road is a two-lane road most of the way, with some very pretty views along the way. If you're renting a car, I would only plan on driving it during daylight hours, it can get a bit crazy and dark at night, and if something happens, you can be in a pretty desolate area.
Apr 1, 2011, 1:13 pm
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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The costal road which you would take is safe enough to drive, but for the cost, and hassle its probably easier to arrange transport.
Where those hotels are all located there isn't that much else, there is scotchies jerk restuarant, a couple other fast food places nearby. Probably more selection heading back into town, aside from restaurants at other nearby hotels.
Where those hotels are all located there isn't that much else, there is scotchies jerk restuarant, a couple other fast food places nearby. Probably more selection heading back into town, aside from restaurants at other nearby hotels.
Aug 1, 2011, 8:50 am
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If you have never been to Jamaica...please do not rent a car. Even with the new roads it is very challenging to dirive in Jamaica. By the time you pay the rental and mandatory insurance it will only be a few dollars more to hire a driver for the entire day.
While there is nothing really within walking distance from the Ritz, there are several good options for eating in the area.
Scotchies is close by (you could walk there) and it is a good traditional Jerk Pit. There are also restaurants at the Shoppes at Rose Hall and the Half-Moon Shopping Center.
There is a new shopping mall at Ironshore that has several places to eat as well. A trip to the Hip Strip will give you about a dozen options like Margaritaville, Marguerites, Blue Note, Bobsled Cafe, Groovey Grouper and even Burger King. Street food in Jamaica is great! Look for the oilpan chicken guys. They grill the chicken in converted oildrums. Yummy and safe.
Have fun!
onelove
While there is nothing really within walking distance from the Ritz, there are several good options for eating in the area.
Scotchies is close by (you could walk there) and it is a good traditional Jerk Pit. There are also restaurants at the Shoppes at Rose Hall and the Half-Moon Shopping Center.
There is a new shopping mall at Ironshore that has several places to eat as well. A trip to the Hip Strip will give you about a dozen options like Margaritaville, Marguerites, Blue Note, Bobsled Cafe, Groovey Grouper and even Burger King. Street food in Jamaica is great! Look for the oilpan chicken guys. They grill the chicken in converted oildrums. Yummy and safe.
Have fun!
onelove
Aug 14, 2011, 8:23 am
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If you have never been to Jamaica...please do not rent a car. Even with the new roads it is very challenging to dirive in Jamaica. By the time you pay the rental and mandatory insurance it will only be a few dollars more to hire a driver for the entire day.
While there is nothing really within walking distance from the Ritz, there are several good options for eating in the area.
Scotchies is close by (you could walk there) and it is a good traditional Jerk Pit. There are also restaurants at the Shoppes at Rose Hall and the Half-Moon Shopping Center.
There is a new shopping mall at Ironshore that has several places to eat as well. A trip to the Hip Strip will give you about a dozen options like Margaritaville, Marguerites, Blue Note, Bobsled Cafe, Groovey Grouper and even Burger King. Street food in Jamaica is great! Look for the oilpan chicken guys. They grill the chicken in converted oildrums. Yummy and safe.
Have fun!
onelove
While there is nothing really within walking distance from the Ritz, there are several good options for eating in the area.
Scotchies is close by (you could walk there) and it is a good traditional Jerk Pit. There are also restaurants at the Shoppes at Rose Hall and the Half-Moon Shopping Center.
There is a new shopping mall at Ironshore that has several places to eat as well. A trip to the Hip Strip will give you about a dozen options like Margaritaville, Marguerites, Blue Note, Bobsled Cafe, Groovey Grouper and even Burger King. Street food in Jamaica is great! Look for the oilpan chicken guys. They grill the chicken in converted oildrums. Yummy and safe.
Have fun!
onelove