| Jamaica is a popular tourist destination offering much | | | | When lobsters aren't in season, fresh fish is prepared. |
| fun, outdoors, sightseeing and sun and sand to the | | | | Seven Mile Beach |
| visitors. If you are planning a trip to Jamaica, there | | | | The name of the beach is a bit misleading in that it |
| are many places you can visit, one being Negril. There | | | | actually spread across four miles. However, it is the |
| are many Jamaica villas, cottages and apartments | | | | most sought out beach in Jamaica, given the fact |
| where you can stay and set base to explore Negril | | | | that it has been voted consistently as one of the |
| and other attractions on the island. | | | | best beaches in the world. Starting at Point Village |
| Negril boasts sandy beaches, calm waters and a laid | | | | between Bloody Bay and Long Way it continues right |
| back atmosphere. Located on the west coast of the | | | | up to where the cliffs begin. |
| island, it is roughly divided into three sections, the | | | | The water is warm and calm and is perfect for |
| cliffs, Bloody Bay and the 7 miles beach. | | | | swimming. Besides, you can try your skills at a |
| Bloody Bay | | | | number of water sports, both motorized and |
| The bay gets its name from the time when | | | | non-motorized, as also go paragliding. |
| whalers butchered their catch here. The bay was also | | | | The beach is dotted with vendors selling food and |
| a popular pirates' hangout area in the 1700s. It is | | | | drinks as also hair braiding services. You'll also be |
| believed that it is here on the bay that Calico Jack | | | | offered illicit drugs, but realize that contrary to |
| Rackham and his two female consorts were | | | | rumours, possessing drugs in Jamaica is illegal and you |
| captured. | | | | can be imprisoned if caught. |
| Today, Bloody Bay is a calm, white sandy stretch | | | | If you want to dine in more formal surroundings, |
| of a beach. A large portion of it is still undeveloped | | | | you can head to any of the popular bars and |
| and there is a jungle that runs right to the beach. | | | | restaurants located nearby. The road parallel to the |
| You'll come across numerous vendors selling food and | | | | beach is lined with small stalls selling Jamaica's |
| drinks and other knick-knacks. In fact, you can really | | | | favourite delight, jerked chicken and jerked pork, a |
| get great buys here provided you are good at | | | | spicy meal had with the island's own beer, Red Stripe. |
| bargaining. | | | | Negril is a great place to relax, reconnect, |
| Also on the bay, you'll find the Office of Nature, a | | | | rejuvenate in the serenity of nature and in Jamaican |
| famous beachfront open air eatery where you can | | | | accommodation rentals, offering great services, |
| enjoy fresh lobster, caught offshore during lobster | | | | peace, privacy and space at really affordable costs. |
| season and cooked over an open fire as you wait. | | | | |