Rondel Village Negril

I just returned from 6 nights at the Rondel Village. Before I went I reviewed all the comments on this site and others. How do you make since of such reviews, who writes them, and what is their motivation. Each of us experiences and judges our vacations given certain expectations and circumstances. So how do we choose based on others peoples perceptions and reference point what will be good for us. I don't know. I do know the Rondel Village is an excellent place to stay given a variety of objectives. Location is most excellent, the rooms are clean, well maintained, and secure. We stayed in the LEMON room. Fantastic - good aircon, waterpressure, clean room, and right by the hot tub, pool, and beach. We were close to clubs, snorkeling, and good food. A taxi ride any where can be had from $3 to $5 US. We paid $60 US for a PRIVATE Taxi to negril. We were told is would be $100 nad other said we would never get a cheap ride. 3 minutes later we were on our way. We stopped at a HI LOW grocery store exchange money, bought red strip beer, snacks, and cokes. Yes people do try to sell you stuff all the time. That is the price of not living in a compound where you never seem the locals. The up side is you can have anything you want at Alice's Restaurant or any cabbie will steer you in the right direction depending on your vice. I really liked interacting with the locals and went spearfishing and snorkling. Be prepared to bargin and offer 1/2 whats asked they will take your money if you let go of it. Get advise from other loclas as to what thinks are worht. I cant tell you how many time I heard you can't get a ride for $3 US and then got one (every time lol) Bottom Line sign up for Rondel Village - Great value and quality people