Jamaica

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T-Bird

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I wanted to write a quick review about Jamaica because you hear so many poor reviews and bad things about Jamaica. I have to say that it was one of the highlights of our trip. The reason being is because of our private tour guide. We booked a tour with Orville Taylor. It was $15 per person (we didn't have kids w/ us so check on that). I didn't want to do an organized tour. I wanted to go to the falls, get lunch at an authentic Jamaican restaurant and maybe do some sightseeing or shopping. I emailed Orville and told him all of this. He said "no worries, my tour is flexible, mon". So I booked with Orville. He met us at the boat in a clean air conditioned new van. Our first stop was Dunns Falls. When we got there and he had another tour guide take us through the falls, he was awesome (we just tipped him). The falls were beautiful and a must see. After we got done, we were soaking wet from head to toe (we knew we were going to get wet but didn't expect to be soaking). Orville said he would take us back to the boat to get cleaned up and then take us anywhere we wanted to go. We said great what time do you want to meet us back here. He said take your time, I will wait here for you. We thought that was fantastic. We changed clothes and met back w/ Orville. We decided that we would like to see a little bit of the countryside and do some shopping before lunch. He took us through Fern Gully and it was beautiful! Orville was very knowledgeable and fun! He has a great singing voice so if you are in the mood, ask him to sing you a couple of songs! He also took us shopping in some small villages which was really neat because the people were friendly and there was no pressure. Afterwards, he took us to lunch at a neat little restaurant that was at the top of a big bluff that had a gorgeous view of the ocean. The food was awesome! He waited for us there and then took us back to the ship. Orville was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. At the end of the tour we all took pictures together and said goodbye. I felt like we were saying goodbye to not just a tour guide but a friend! Have fun and enjoy Jamaica! If you would like to get in touch with Orville you can reach him at orvilletay@yahoo.com .
Have fun,
Tracey
 
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pormond

Guest
Grat information. I will email him to see what his avaliability is for our April trip. Thanks - Patricia
 
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gaillove60

Guest
Got back from a cruise in March and had hired Orville in Jamaica. Orville helped to create a fun stressfree day in Jamaica. He was very timely, professional, well-dressed and met us in a very clean,new van. He was very flexible and we chose our itinerary. We went to the falls. Orville gave us explicit instructions on visiting the falls and meeting place to continue our tour. I did not climb the falls since I was on crutches, but climbed down the stairs and relaxed on the beach. Next we went tubing which was great. My husband and I enjoy the interaction with our private guide through the Jamaican Jungle. We then went to lunch for jerk chicken on the ocean. Every one knows Orville and the waiter gave us very personal attention knowing that Orville had brought us. We were then wisked off to shopping. Orville dropped us with another friend and we were escorted through the market--no high-pressured sales. It was a wonderful day and if we return to Jamaica we will definitely look up Orville.
 
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