About Us
"Your Trusted Guide to Discovering the Capital of Casual"
Welcome to Negril Travel Guide, your comprehensive online resource for exploring one of Jamaica's most beloved destinations. Whether you're dreaming of relaxing on the world-famous Seven Mile Beach, watching a spectacular Caribbean sunset from the cliffs of West End, discovering authentic Jamaican cuisine, or planning your next island adventure, our goal is to help you experience the very best of Negril.
Known around the world as the "Capital of Casual," Negril offers visitors an unforgettable blend of breathtaking natural beauty, warm Jamaican hospitality, vibrant reggae culture, exciting outdoor adventures, world-class accommodations, and a relaxed atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean.
Whether you're planning a family vacation, romantic honeymoon, destination wedding, business trip, or simply exploring Jamaica from home, the Negril Travel Guide provides reliable travel information, local insights, business listings, and destination resources to help you make the most of your journey.
Who We Are
The Negril Travel Guide was created and is published by Barry J. Hough Sr., a respected Internet Tourism & Social Marketing Consultant, Publisher, Digital Media Specialist, and Photojournalist who has spent decades promoting Jamaica's tourism industry through innovative digital media.
Since launching his online tourism initiatives, Barry has captured and published more than 250,000 photographs documenting Jamaica's tourism industry, cultural events, festivals, businesses, attractions, sporting events, community life, and natural beauty.
His passion for showcasing authentic Jamaica has helped connect millions of visitors with the island's destinations while supporting local businesses, tourism operators, and community organizations.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
- Promote Negril as one of the Caribbean's premier tourism destinations.
- Inspire visitors to experience the authentic beauty and culture of Jamaica.
- Support Jamaican-owned businesses through increased online visibility.
- Provide accurate, up-to-date travel information and destination guides.
- Celebrate Jamaica's people, heritage, music, cuisine, and natural attractions.
- Encourage sustainable tourism that benefits local communities.
Every article, photograph, business listing, and travel resource is designed to help visitors experience Jamaica beyond the typical vacation.
Proudly Affiliated with Jamaican Travel Guides
The Negril Travel Guide is proudly affiliated with Jamaican Travel Guides, one of Jamaica's leading digital tourism platforms dedicated to promoting destinations, attractions, accommodations, events, restaurants, transportation, shopping, and authentic travel experiences across the island.
Jamaican Travel Guides provides comprehensive destination information for visitors seeking to explore every parish of Jamaica—from the white-sand beaches of Negril and Montego Bay to the waterfalls of Ocho Rios, the vibrant culture of Kingston, the lush landscapes of Portland, and the hidden treasures of the South Coast.
Together, our websites help travellers discover the people, places, and experiences that make Jamaica one of the world's most unforgettable destinations.
Proud Member of the Jamaican Business & Tourism Directory
The Negril Travel Guide is an integral part of the Jamaican Business & Tourism Directory, one of Jamaica's most comprehensive online directories connecting visitors, residents, and businesses.
The directory provides convenient access to thousands of trusted listings including:
- Hotels, resorts, villas, and guest houses
- Restaurants, cafés, and bars
- Taxi services and tour operators
- Attractions and sightseeing tours
- Shopping and local artisans
- Real estate and professional services
- Wedding services
- Health and wellness providers
- Entertainment venues
- Community organizations
- Government agencies
- Tourism businesses
By supporting local businesses and promoting authentic Jamaican experiences, the directory strengthens both tourism and the island's economy.
Part of the Jamaica Business Tourism Digital Media Network
The Negril Travel Guide is also a proud member of the , a growing collection of digital platforms dedicated to promoting Jamaica's tourism industry, business community, investment opportunities, and cultural heritage.
The network combines:
- Destination travel guides
- Business directories
- Tourism websites
- Digital publications
- Event calendars
- Travel articles
- Photography archives
- Social media communities
- Local business promotion
- Visitor information resources
Together, these platforms reach audiences locally and internationally, helping visitors plan memorable vacations while providing valuable exposure for Jamaican businesses and organizations.
Our Island-Wide Travel Network
Negril Travel Guide is one of several destination-focused websites within our expanding tourism network, including:
- JamaicanTravelGuides.com
- NegrilTravelGuide.com
- NegrilCapitalOfCasual.com
- MontegoBayTravelGuide.com
- KingstonTravelGuide.com
- OchoRiosTravelGuide.com
- PortAntonioTravelGuide.com
- MandevilleTravelGuide.com
- NorthCoastJamaicaTravelGuide.com
- SouthCoastJamaicaTravelGuide.com
- TrelawnyJamaicaTravelGuide.com
- HanoverLuceaTravelGuide.com
- Jamaican Business & Tourism Directory
- Jamaican BusinessTourismDigital Media Network
Together, these websites showcase the unique attractions, history, culture, businesses, accommodations, and tourism experiences found throughout Jamaica's fourteen parishes.
What You'll Find on the Negril Travel Guide
Our goal is to provide visitors with everything needed to plan an unforgettable Jamaican vacation.
Explore information on:
🏨 Accommodation
- uxury resorts
- Boutique hotels
- Villas
- Guest houses
- Eco-lodges
- Vacation rentals
🍽 Dining
- Authentic Jamaican restaurants
- Seafood dining
- Beach bars
- Fine dining
- Local jerk centres
- International cuisine
🏖 Attractions
- Seven Mile Beach
- Rick's Café
- Negril Lighthouse
- Booby Cay
- West End Cliffs
- Water sports
- Catamaran cruises
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
Events & Entertainment
- Festivals
- Live reggae music
- Cultural celebrations
- Sporting events
- Holiday activities
- Community events
Local Businesses
- Taxi services
- Tour operators
- Shopping
- Professional services
- Wellness providers
- Wedding services
- Real estate
Celebrating the Spirit of Negril
Negril has evolved from a quiet fishing village into one of the Caribbean's most iconic tourism destinations while maintaining its relaxed charm and authentic Jamaican character.
Visitors come for the beaches, but they return for the people, the culture, the music, the cuisine, and the unforgettable experiences that define Negril.
Every sunset over the Caribbean Sea, every reggae performance, every smile from a local resident, and every shared meal tells part of Negril's remarkable story.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Promoting responsible and sustainable tourism.
- Supporting Jamaican-owned businesses.
- Sharing accurate and trustworthy travel information.
- Celebrating Jamaica's culture and heritage.
- Inspiring visitors to explore beyond the traditional tourist experience.
- Strengthening connections between travellers and local communities.
- Showcasing the very best of Jamaica through digital media.
Discover the Best of Negril and Jamaica
Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to your favourite island paradise, the Negril Travel Guide, together with Jamaican Travel Guides, the Jamaican Business & Tourism Directory, and the Jamaica Business Tourism Digital Media Network, is your trusted source for discovering authentic Jamaican experiences.
Together, we proudly promote Jamaica's destinations, businesses, culture, and people while helping visitors create unforgettable memories and supporting the continued growth of Jamaica's tourism industry.
Explore Negril. Discover Jamaica. Support Local Businesses. Experience the Island Like Never Before.
Welcome to the Negril Travel Guide - your local connection to the culture, rhythm, beauty, and unforgettable spirit of Jamaica.
