IslandMix

Okay, so I thinking of going next year.

Give me some key dates. What airport do I need to fly into? What band is good to play with? I need some hotel recommendations as well.

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Two parts to Carnival in Jamaica, you can do one or the other or both, we usually do both:

Part 1...North Coast

Easter weekend in Ocho Rios...Fly into Montego Bay, stay at Hisbiscus Lodge in Ocho Rios. Two big carnival shows that weekend, Beach Jouvert on Saturday at James Bond Beach east of Ochie and Carnival Countdown on Easter Sunday evening at Richmond Estates just west of Ochie. Four day Holiday weekend for Jamaicans starting on Good Friday...All kinds of shows both reggae and soca in that area over those four days...Monday following Easter is also a National Holiday with all kinds of activities. The organizers for the Beach Jouvert stay at the Hibiscus Lodge and we had limes out by the pool every day starting Good Friday. Book early as all the hotels become fully booked in Ochie that Easter weekend.

Part 2...Kingston

Carnival activities move to Kingston. We usually travel down there on the Tuesday following Easter. Carnival events are Wednesday thru Sunday. We always stay at the Pegasus Hotel which is carnival central and in a good secure area of town. We usually get a carnival rate there, so be sure and request that even after you have booked a room...s/b about $150 a night with taxes. We have always jumped up with the Bacchanal Jamaica group,
bacchanaljamaica.com We fly outta Kingston on Monday, the day after the jumpup.

Hope this helps,
John

How do you travel to Kingston???

Usually with friends, its an hour and a half drive from Ochie to Kingston. Ive taken a taxi several times, expensive, over a US$100. It also possible to get a ride on a tour bus which should be a lot cheaper.

thanx for the info....when i was in Ochie last summer ah wanted to go to Kingston but i wasnt sure how long it was gonna take.....

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