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Congrats to you and your hubby and great choices all the way around! That's about the time of year we usually get over there as well so unless there's a tropical storm in the neighborhood, expect a...

Ossie's, which is basically across the road just to the south of CSA. Classic roadside jerk stand vibe, fantastic jerk pork in combination with traditional rice and peas. Ya mon!

No love for 3 Dives or Eddie's De Bar?!
Every trip to Jamaica winds up being some sort of jerk tour for us as we can never get enough. Our first stop is always in Green Island on our way to Negril...

Agreed. This is the one thing that is disappointing, though all of the AI spots do the same thing. If you check out some of the non-AI establishments, you'll find the local flavor. We simply go...

Anything that starts with jerk!

Everyone should venture off the reservation at least once and head up to the cliffs. It's a whole different vibe from the beach. Ivan's for the 100 Candles is our choice but you need to reserve it...

Pelican Bar is truly a unique experience but probably not for everyone. If you have an adventurous streak, definitely. It's rustic with a capital R. I'd recommend hiring a private driver - one or two...

Margaritaville is just like any other bar in the states and way overpriced IMHO. Rick's also has crazy prices and if you're going to see the cliff jumpers, you'll likely see the same ones on the...

Encountered violinist Aaron Meyer at CSA several years ago, who was there for a friend's wedding and played afterwards. Later, he brought the house down at the talent competition.

Oh you lucky folks! El Dorado is excellent but not available here. Definitely would be my first choice outside of Jamaica. Their aged rums (12, 15, 21 year old) are spectacular.
Cruzan no longer...

A handful of local store are still receiving stock of the Cruzan rum cream. It could be remaining old stock at the distributor but have been told it's a special order item here in Iowa. Your state...

The overproof rum definitely creates a harsher flavor profile.
We noticed both Sangsters and Lillifield brands available at CSA. After spending copious amounts of time with rum cream on ice, I seem...

And yet another nod to Ivan's. If you're looking to really impress, ask them about the 100 candles dinner.

Go for a drink or two. Then mosey on down to Ivan's at Catcha Falling Star for dinner.

Atrium is the only option for us. Seemingly less traffic, the style of the room and the hammock are perfect for us. Remember though that the Atriums do not have a TV. If you're not willing to...

We always head to Seastar for their Saturday night live show and buffet. Good times!
One can really just start walking and trying out places you discover. Definitely check out the cliffs area as it...

Seems a bit easier on the eyes with less contrast than the stark black/white combo. I like it! Vote of approval here!

CSA was our first Jamaican destination and experience and we were married in the gazebo there several years back. We obviously fell in love with the place and return on every trip to Jamaica.

We...

Rum cream over ice. Nothing else needs to be said!

We've never stayed in anything BUT an Atrium. Nothing better IMHO. The hammock on the porch is a great spot to nap during an afternoon rain shower.

I scheduled my wife for a variety of massages, facials, wraps and reflexology throughout our stay. I was hoping having all of those treatments would get it out of her system but THAT hasn't seemed to...

We blew through our stash of Sangsters and Lillifield not long after we returned. Cruzan is one that I've found locally that is pretty darn good. El Dorado may be the best I've had but don't see it...

We haven't taken this specific tour but Rocky is the only transportation we use when we're in Jamaica, outside of the transportation supplied by the resort.

We always book this way - it provides the Mrs with credits (spa time!)

Wait... they have TVs at CSA?

We've always stayed in an Atrium and always will. The hammock on the porch is a great spot to have "first" breakfast, to wait out a quick afternoon rain shower or to...