About Us
"Your Local Connection to the Culture, Rhythm, and Relaxed Beauty of Negril, Jamaica"
Welcome to Negril Travel Guide — your trusted online source for exploring everything that makes Negril the "Capital of Casual." From the iconic Seven Mile Beach to the cliffs of West End, Negril blends laid-back living with vibrant culture, world-class dining, rich history, and unforgettable sunsets.
Whether you’re planning a vacation, researching business opportunities, or just curious about life in Jamaica’s most relaxed coastal town, this guide is here to help you explore, discover, and connect.
🌴 Who We Are
The Negril Travel Guide is curated and managed by Barry J. Hough Sr., a renowned Internet Tourism & Social Marketing Consultant, Publisher, and Photojournalist. With decades of experience in promoting Jamaican destinations through digital platforms, Barry has created a dynamic guide that celebrates Negril's natural beauty, cultural spirit, and growing economy.
Our platform is part of the broader Jamaican Business & Tourism Directory, an interconnected network of regional guides supporting travelers and local businesses across Jamaica.
🌍 A Unified Travel & Business Network
Negril Travel Guide is one of 12 regional websites in a powerful digital ecosystem promoting Jamaica's diverse tourism landscape. Each guide is tailored to its unique community.
A Unified Travel & Business Network
This guide is one of 12 destination-specific websites in a broader tourism network that includes:
- NegrilCapitalOfCasual.com – Showcasing the relaxed, world-famous Negril experience.
- NegrilTravelGuide.com – A complete travel resource for Negril’s hotels, activities, and dining.
- MontegoBayTravelGuide.com – Your go to guide for Jamaica’s leading tourist hub, Montego Bay.
- KingstonTravelGuide.com – Featuring the capital city’s vibrant culture, music, history, and business sector.
- OchoRiosTravelGuide.com – A detailed guide to Ocho Rios, home to Dunn’s River Falls and Mystic Mountain.
- PortAntonioTravelGuide.com – Showcasing Portland’s lush natural landscapes and eco-tourism attractions.
- MandevilleTravelGuide.com – Highlighting the cool climate, charm, and unique experiences of Mandeville.
- TrelawnyJamaicaTravelGuide.com – Covering the rich heritage, culture, and scenery of Trelawny.
- NorthCoastJamaicaTravelGuide.com – Your essential guide to Jamaica’s stunning North Coast region.
- SouthCoastJamaicaTravelGuide.com – Exploring the unspoiled beauty and hidden gems of Jamaica’s South Coast.
- Hanover – LuceaTravelGuide.com – Exploring the history and beauty of Lucea and the wider Hanover parish.
- JamaicanTravelGuides.com - Extensive group of online resource guides dedicated to promoting various destinations across Jamaica.
- Jamaican Business & Tourism Directory – A comprehensive directory of businesses and tourism services across Jamaica.
This network is supported by over 47 Facebook Groups and 47 Facebook Pages, actively engaging local audiences, supporting small businesses, and sharing Jamaica’s vibrant spirit every day.
🌊 What We Offer
🧭 Travel Resources
- Where to Stay: Resorts, eco-lodges, budget inns
- Where to Eat: Jerk stands to cliffside dining
- Things to Do: Rick’s Café, snorkeling, catamarans, live music
- Beaches & Attractions: Seven Mile Beach, West End cliffs, Booby Cay
- Events & Culture: Reggae festivals, markets, holidays
- Real-Time Events Calendar: Updated cultural events listings
🛍 Local Business Directory
Connect with Negril's vibrant business community—hotels, tours, artisans, transportation, and more.
🕰 Our Roots: Negril’s Story
From a sleepy fishing village to a cultural icon of free-spirited travel in the 1960s–70s, Negril's charm is timeless. It's a place where reggae rhythms blend with ocean breezes and every sunset tells a story.
💚 Our Mission
- Support local enterprises through digital presence
- Celebrate Negril’s authentic culture and creativity
- Provide honest, insightful travel content
- Promote deeper, respectful connections between travelers and communities
