anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? - Page 2

76GTFan · 06-29-2010, 11:26 PM

Don't misinterpret my post about Swept Away. It just gives you opportunity to be healthy. it is smack on 7 mile beach, with plenty of bars and wonderful service. I would stay at Swept Away or Couples Negril. If you go to Swept Away, ask for a man they call Elvis.

76GTFan · 06-29-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ewipper

I go to Jamaica all of the time. Couples is lovely. Negril is also lovely. But you should look at Grand Lido, it's a bit more high end. I actually have a friend that owns a hotel on the beach in Negril and we go to Margaritaville to bake in the sun all day.

You should also look into Runaway Bay (they have a sick Hedo there), it's a bit closer to many of the attractions but not in the middle of dumpy Ocho Rios.

I have been to Hedo III. It is nice and one helluva party. I wasn't happy with the hopspitality compared to couples. If you are looking for that kind of party then Hedo is it, but if you want to be catered in a 5 star fashion for Jamaica, then I recommend Couples.

loki · 06-30-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LORD PUFFER

Don't misinterpret my post about Swept Away. It just gives you opportunity to be healthy. it is smack on 7 mile beach, with plenty of bars and wonderful service. I would stay at Swept Away or Couples Negril. If you go to Swept Away, ask for a man they call Elvis.

I think we decided on sans souci

HK3- · 07-01-2010, 07:43 AM

What's the protocol on wearing jewelry down there? Is it safe for a woman to wear her jewelry and a man to wear his?

Sorry for the thread jack.

07-01-2010, 09:42 AM

Yes, everything outside of Kingston is totally safe.

loki · 07-01-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

What's the protocol on wearing jewelry down there? Is it safe for a woman to wear her jewelry and a man to wear his?

Sorry for the thread jack.

no jack at all, that's important info to have

HK3- · 07-01-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ewipper

Yes, everything outside of Kingston is totally safe.

thanks!

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Originally Posted by loki

no jack at all, that's important info to have

My wife was asking if she should leave her wedding rings behind. I wasn't sure and now WE know.

mosesbotbol · 07-01-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LORD PUFFER

I have been to Hedo III. It is nice and one helluva party. I wasn't happy with the hopspitality compared to couples. If you are looking for that kind of party then Hedo is it, but if you want to be catered in a 5 star fashion for Jamaica, then I recommend Couples.

Well said and spot on.

loki · 07-01-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

thanks!

My wife was asking if she should leave her wedding rings behind. I wasn't sure and now WE know.

i may still leave mine here, i don't see the need to be wearing one there and i'll probably lose it

HK3- · 07-01-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

i may still leave mine here, i don't see the need to be wearing one there and i'll probably lose it

I hear ya.

76GTFan · 07-02-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

i may still leave mine here, i don't see the need to be wearing one there and i'll probably lose it

FYI. I lost mine at Swept Away while snorkeling. I had employees jumping overboard searching, but no avail. Good idea to leave them. Here is a good idea passed on to others who have been there.

Go to Wally World and buy some cheap rings for the sentimental value for the trip. Noone will know except you guys, and you keep your investment safe.

loki · 07-02-2010, 12:45 PM

has anyone ever flown there with pipes and backy? I don't want to get jacked up at customs over a bag of escudo or 965.

07-02-2010, 03:05 PM

Customs over there is too busy with appliances and DVD players to care about anything else. As for your jewelry, you're more likely to lose it than for someone to steal it.

loki · 07-02-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ewipper

Customs over there is too busy with appliances and DVD players to care about anything else. As for your jewelry, you're more likely to lose it than for someone to steal it.

i meant either getting into country or back into the us

Big_Ern · 07-02-2010, 06:55 PM

I went down with 28 cigars, humi beads, cutter, and they were more worried about my gel pack for my insulin. if you are on the main strips then you won't have to worry about getting robbed. they defiantly don't want the police coming around as the check stops had MPK5's. we walked around with our wedding bands on and no one even glanced at them. most places you will go will have security guards just to keep the rift raft out. have fun

loki · 07-03-2010, 04:23 PM

has anyone ever gotten their scuba cert while there? i want to do it but not if its gona take all day every day.

loki · 07-04-2010, 11:27 AM

two more questions:
how do you get a butane lighter down there?
does jamican customs give a **** what cigars I'm bringing in?

06-29-2010, 11:26 PM	#21
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? Don't misinterpret my post about Swept Away. It just gives you opportunity to be healthy. it is smack on 7 mile beach, with plenty of bars and wonderful service. I would stay at Swept Away or Couples Negril. If you go to Swept Away, ask for a man they call Elvis.

07-01-2010, 07:43 AM	#24
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? What's the protocol on wearing jewelry down there? Is it safe for a woman to wear her jewelry and a man to wear his? Sorry for the thread jack.

07-01-2010, 09:42 AM	#25
ewipper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? Yes, everything outside of Kingston is totally safe.

07-02-2010, 12:45 PM	#32
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? has anyone ever flown there with pipes and backy? I don't want to get jacked up at customs over a bag of escudo or 965.

07-02-2010, 03:05 PM	#33
ewipper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? Customs over there is too busy with appliances and DVD players to care about anything else. As for your jewelry, you're more likely to lose it than for someone to steal it.

07-02-2010, 06:55 PM	#35
Big_Ern Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Ernie Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 158 Trading: (1)	Re: anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? I went down with 28 cigars, humi beads, cutter, and they were more worried about my gel pack for my insulin. if you are on the main strips then you won't have to worry about getting robbed. they defiantly don't want the police coming around as the check stops had MPK5's. we walked around with our wedding bands on and no one even glanced at them. most places you will go will have security guards just to keep the rift raft out. have fun __________________ Love those Maduros

07-03-2010, 04:23 PM	#36
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? has anyone ever gotten their scuba cert while there? i want to do it but not if its gona take all day every day.

07-04-2010, 11:27 AM	#37
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: anyone stayed at "couples resort" in jamaica? two more questions: how do you get a butane lighter down there? does jamican customs give a **** what cigars I'm bringing in?