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I think this hike tops the Pillbox Hike. The view alone was over the top.

I initially found this hike on Instagram (of course) and thought the views were so pretty so I quickly added it to my list of things to do. I read that it was fairly easy and wouldn’t take all day so I was all for it!

I did also read that this hike was really dangerous and it should only be done by advanced hikers. We almost didn’t get to it because we started to second guess ourselves. But I want to say I think what I read online is only half true.

One) It is really dangerous in a sense that you are scaling a cliff essentially, so it’s very steep and there is a section or two that you are on the edge of the cliff. SO yes, it’s dangerous.

Two) I wouldn’t exactly say It’s for advanced hikers because for one person in our group it was his first hike ever and he did just fine & I am nowhere near an advanced hiker and well, I survived just fine.

This hike was also easy to find and not overly filled with tourist.

Once you park in the designated parking spots (you’ll see it on the side of the road). You can cross the road and start on the trial. You will also see some signs that say trail closed or do not enter. We just walked past those but up to you if you want to continue.

You will have to climb over a fallen tree and after that you will begin the trail up. The trail starts off right away going up. The first about 10 minutes are still walking through the foliage, so it’s not too bad. There is a rope to help you get to the top, you can use it if need be.

Make sure to pack a lot of water and wear some comfortable shoes.

Once you get to the first look out is where it gets tricky. This is the part you need to be extra careful of your footing. We got some wise advice from a local – “don’t go on a hike after it’s rained” I would highly take this advice if you plan on going on this hike. I could see how this would get really slippery and become quite dangerous.

This part of the hike is the part that is on the edge. You go under a large rock to get to the top of the lions head. To be honest, I still can’t see the lions head in all this, so I am not sure why they called it “Crouching Lion”

Trying to look at how far up we, good thing I am not afraid of heights! I do recommend though, if you are skeptical of heights, you might want to pass on this hike.

This is the top of the hike. The views were so worth the hike and the heights! Overall it wasn’t that bad of a hike.

Now, you can keep going further up and that is a way longer and more intense hike. I would highly recommend doing some research on the longer trail. It looked really intense and I wouldn’t reccomend going if you don’t know what you are getting into.

I’m pretty convinced that we just ate our way through Jamaica after looking at all these photos, but I mean hey, can you blame us? It was all inclusive!

We just spent a few days in South Coast, Jamaica. It was so pretty and beyond anything that I was expecting. It took us roughly about 9 hours to get there from LAX, one red-eye flight to NYC and another 3 and half hour flight from NYC to MBJ (for those of you who don’t speak airport code, that is Montego Bay) followed by one long car ride, which was basically a two-lane windy road (something that gives me pure anxiety ha-ha-ha).

After the long travels, we finally get to our much-anticipated Villa, and when I mean much anticipated I mean MUCH ANTICIPATED. We have been waiting months for these to open and enjoy all of what Sandals has to offer! I have been making mood boards like crazy for this trip, I knew this was going to be something that was really memorable, so I wanted to collect as many photos as I could. This place made it so easy with all the pretty ocean backdrops and of course our amazing room! I was ready for this!

However, since we were only there for a short amount of time we honestly didn’t leave the hotel, I know what you’re thinking, you didn’t even explore?!

Few things about that, one, we were out there specifically to “work,” Sandals contacted Casey to create content for the Villas, they are brand new and needed some fresh marketing content for social media. And two, Sandals has so much to offer you really don’t need to leave ha-ha-ha. They had endless food and drink options, there was also entertainment every night. Wither it was watching someone play music on the deck or watching extremely drunk people wander around till 2 am (aka us and some new friends we made) they have plenty to do!

Being in those villas, we were really spoiled and had our own personal butler to handle our every need. Every villa gets their own, we had Kevin and Kristoff, seriously two of the nicest people I have met. They took care of everything we ever needed, plus so much more! So, I felt no need to leave this place. We had impeccable service, endless food and drinks, and a beautiful room. What more could you ask for?

I would highly recommend this place to anything thinking about going to Jamaica, it was perfect. You will create some of the best memories here with whomever you bring, plus the people you will meet here. We met so many fun and amazing people that we will remember forever, plus maybe a hangover or two that we won’t forget.

It’s a place of pure joy and trust me mon, everything little thing will be alriiight.

I can’t wait to go back!

I’ve listed a few things you need to try while staying at Sandals. Number 6 is crucial.

1. Jerk Chicken, you just have too.

2. All the Bob Marley, Jamaica colored drinks. I mean, it’s Jamaica.

3. All the restaurants, but specifically Neptunes. They had the best seafood and authentic Jamaican food.

4. The over the water bar, called Latitude. This is the place to be a sunset!

5. Cafe De Paris, this is the spot for all the late night sugar treats, it even looks like a cute cafe in Paris, not like I’ve been but that’s what I think they look like ha-ha-ha

6. Finding a chair, sitting your but in it and relaxing. This place has you covered.