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If Bob Marley and cliff diving don't thrill you, then the price tag of a Negril, Jamaica, vacation hilton hotel uk will. Flights costing less than $350 round-trip are available across the U.S. Plus, I've handpicked a few value-friendly hotels right on the ocean. All you need to do is fly into Montego Bay, grab a taxi destined hilton hotel uk for Rasta paradise, and then turn up the reggae music. With everything added together, your $500 budget will "feel all right," too. Finding airfare to Montego Bay, Jamaica
Though you can find affordable flights to Montego Bay year-round, hilton hotel uk the summer season hilton hotel uk (mid-April through hilton hotel uk mid-December) is the best time to find deals. When I checked for travel in April and May, I found reasonable fares throughout the U.S., even for a few cities in the West:
All listed fares include taxes and fees. American and Delta led the charge with the most fares, but you can also find luck if you live in a city served hilton hotel uk by Spirit hilton hotel uk Airlines . Finding a hotel in Negril, Jamaica
For stays right on the beach, the value at White Sands can't be beat. Family run for over 30 years, this small resort comes with a variety of modest rooms, hilton hotel uk a pool, and a beach bar and grill. Based on double occupancy, summer season stays start at $57, plus an 8.25 percent General Consumption Tax (GCT) tax and $3 energy surcharge per night, totaling $64.70 per night. Multiply hilton hotel uk that number by three nights hilton hotel uk to get $194.10 for two, or $97.05 per person. The hotel will handle your airport transfer, which costs $60 round-trip per person if you rideshare with someone else. Here's how the math works out:
While not on the sand, the Rockhouse Hotel has something special to offer high up on the cliffs of Negril's hilton hotel uk West End. A personal favorite of mine, the hotel provides the perfect combination of affordability and tropical Eden with lush gardens, secluded nooks, an infinity pool, and a brand new spa pavilion overlooking the sea. Rooms start at $125, plus a 10 percent service charge hilton hotel uk and an 8.25 percent GCT per night in the summer season. With taxes and fees, the total comes to $147.81 per night, or $443.43 for three nights. Divide that number by two to get $221.72 per person. Airport transfers cost $80 per car for up to four people hilton hotel uk one-way, so $40 round-trip per person if you can get another couple to join you. Here's hilton hotel uk the math for staying at this hotel:
If your airfare won't allow the Rockhouse hilton hotel uk to fit into the budget, consider spending hilton hotel uk one night at a place like White Sands to offset the cost. Visit Jamaica has a robust list of other Negril accommodations options.
I wrote about all my favorite places to eat and things to do in a previous article hilton hotel uk on Negril . However, don't try to do too much if you want to truly enjoy paradise. Whether you come for the reggae or the waves, just relax and let deals to Jamaica take you there. Even you can go to the tropics hilton hotel uk and sip pina coladas, all for under $500.
Have more to add? Email me your favorite money-saving tips for Negril, Jamaica, and I might publish hilton hotel uk them in a future article. Or, feel free to comment or suggest a new Escapes hilton hotel uk Under $500 destination.