Heading to Smirnoff Dream Weekend in Negril?

Here are some more places for you to check out as you try to balance your budgets for what could be a very expensive stay. Many hotels have hiked their prices in anticipation of the projected $1-billion cash injection for the Independence weekend come August.

• Couples Negril

Tucked away amid coconut trees, Couples Negril comprises 215 rooms and sits on a secluded stretch of pure white-sand beach with the inviting Caribbean waters just beyond.

Deluxe Garden - US$350 (J$31,150) per couple per night

Deluxe Ocean - US$400 (J$35,600) per couple per night

Garden Suite - US$425 (J$37,825) per couple per night

Beachfront Suite - US$450 (J$40,050) per night

The property has 215 rooms.

• Couples Swept Away

Garden Verandah Suite - US$350 (J$31,150) per night

Greathouse Verandah Suite - US$375 per night

Atrium Suite - US$400 ($35,600)

Ocean Verandah Suites - US$425 (J$37835)

Beachfront Verandah Suite - US$475 (J$42,275)

Greathouse Jacuzzi Suite - US$500 (J$44,500)

Premier Beachfront Suite - US$525 (J$46,725).

The property has 312 rooms.

For details go to www.couples.com.

• FootePrints Hotel

Two categories of rooms are available at this 40-room hotel that can accommodate all your vacation needs. Consisting of rooms in four different categories, with something to fit the need of everyone.

The standard deluxe rooms are US$150 (J$13,350) per night double occupancy, while the kitchenette room is US$200 (J$17,800). These rooms can facilitate up to four people. However, for each additional person, you pay US$50 (J$4,450).

Check out www.hotelfootprints.com .