re: Montego Bay and Grand Cayman

dive with Off The Wall Divers in Grand Cayman, great folks really laid back and alot of fun diving.

I did an all inclusive in Jamaica and had fun. I was in Ocho Rios. Don't really see why you would necessarily avoid it.

I have also done week long trips in Aruba and St. Maarten.

I have. I thought it sucked. The falls aren't all that nice to begin with, and then when you're done you're forced to walk through the marketplace where everyone hassles and haggles you. The only thing I bought was one of those little glass bottles of Coke that a little kid was selling.

Dunns river falls and Ocho Rios were great, had a blast.

Montego Bay Aint

Caymans were nice, but at the same time was like being in Florida.

Yes, and enjoyed it. The ride there will give a good look at the "interesting" side of the island. Look left, beautiful water.....look right, slums. The ride will also test your faith. The drivers have no understanding of the brake pedal. The just blow the horn at each other and play chicken through all intersections. Everyone you meet will ask for a tip, so just expect it. BUT, some do work pretty hard to earn it. Others stand around with fruit baskets on their head offering to take a picture with you. Then stick out their hand.

We did a five day vacation in Grand Cayman last year. We took in most of the sights during that time. There is shopping, the rum distillery (not open when I was there) and a snorkeling location within a short walk of the docks at the cruise terminal area. The turtle farm is cool but it is small and can be seen in 20 minutes. Stingray City is pretty memorable and I'd encourage you to try it. A short taxi ride to Cemetary Beach or the man made reef behind the Marriott on the Seven Mile Beach is a cheap and productive snorkeling trip.

I literally just did this cruise last week.

Not much in Grand Cayman, but it was the most beautiful island we went too. One tour and you will see everything. We did swimming with the sting rays.

Jamaica was a lot of fun, but we had an awesome tour guide. If you're in a group, I can give you his contact info and he can pick you up at the dock.

Dunn River Falls is awesome. If you don't look like a mark the locals won't frick with you. I've never had a problem in Jamaica. Country is poor as frick, but some of the views are absolutely gorgeous. Have fun!