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can return to the US with one liter without paying duty
charges.
Nightlife
For most vacationers, nightlife is found in the resorts, most
which feature nightly shows ranging from reggae performers to
SuperClubs' Elvis impersonator (don't laugh - he's good!) to “is-
land night,” featuring fire eaters, limbo dancers, and contor-
tionists.
Those looking for something else will find plenty, though. In
Negril, evenings start about an hour before sunset at Rick's,
876-957-0380, the most popular sunset spot on the island. Lo-
cated on the cliffs of the town's West End, this open-air restau-
rant and bar is a favorite with American visitors. The action
starts with daredevil cliff divers who leap from the rocky crags
into the aquamarine depths below, to the cheers of onlookers.
A s the sun begins to set, the attention turns to the
west and couples look for the green flash, a natural
phenomenon that only occurs when the sun sets on a
cloudless evening. Under the right conditions, you can
see a momentary green sizzle on the horizon. Science
explains this as the refraction of sunlight through the
thick lens of the Earth's atmosphere. Island lore links
it to romance: couples who witness the flash are guar-
anteed true love.
In Negril, probably the most festive of the resort areas, you can
boogie down until the wee hours with a night pass at Hedo-
nism II (call
876-957-4200 to reserve this popular, but pricey,
night pass). A half-million dollar disco pulsates until 5 am with
laser effects, flashing lights, and all kinds of music.
In Montego Bay, a popular night excursion is An Evening on
the Great River,
876-952-5047, held every Sunday and
Thursday. Beginning with pick up at your hotel, the evening in-
cludes a boat ride up the torch-lit river, an open bar, Jamaican
dinner, reggae band, and a native floor show with limbo danc-
ers.
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