First time non AI. I think we have our budget nailed down for 2 of us 7 days, but it brings a question: How much cash on hand to take and where do you stash it while on the beach? I have planned to avoid having to use ATM's and bring plenty, but the concern is leaving a big stash in the room. Veterans, please give me an idea how you handle this. I have searched previous threads but don't find the info I am looking for.
We always use the room safe. Haven't had any problems yet.
Many private Hotels have safes. I would seek one out that has in room safes as it is the best and safest way to store valuables. Hopefully as demand increases all will offer in room safes.
I have gone the other route hiding it in the room but if I give away all my secrets here they wont be any good anymore.
Yes,DEFINATELY the room safe,also cut the amount of clothes you're bringing in half and double the amount of cash!ya mon,be safe,have fun,soon come
Thanks Striper! I am planning on 3 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of swim trunks, a few shirts and a daily change of skivvies! My wife is the one that needs convinced that less is more when packing. Staying at CCLP and the debate is whether to bring enough cash for the whole trip, or just a few days and rely on the ATM. Some of the ATM troubles reported here make me nervous about running out and introducing stress to the trip.
What kind ATM troubles have been reported here?Originally Posted by Iowa
ATM (ABM) is my preferred method of obtaining cash while in JA. I find that you get the best exchange rate and the fees are relatively low. Aside from that, I always keep my valuables in the room safe. Never had any problem with items disappearing from our room. Then again, we usually stay at places that have a staff of no more than 5 people, so if something is amiss in the room we have a good idea of who was in there.
Again, never had any issue with the ATMs in Negril. If security is a concern, then use the one inside Time Square. It's about as secure as an ATM inside any North American shopping mall. I also like the standalone one that is next to gas station by Rutland Point. The ATM at the ScotiaBank downtown can be annoying with the occasional beggar and random idlers watching you walk in and out, but often times they have a security guard standing outside the door. If not, you can ask your taxi driver to walk you to the machine and stand outside the doors.
Striper that's the most accurate advice I've heard! So true!
I'd be curious to hear from the Veteran's about this, too. We know enough to leave the valuables home, but we do need to bring id, a credit / debit card and some cash.
How the heck do you secure this stuff in a not-so-safe hotel room safe and on the beach? There are a TON of gimmicks and gadgets out there. Some, I feel, just draw attention and scream "Hey, all of my junk is in this giant purple box tied to my left ankle!"
We hadn't an issue with our last two trips to Negril; yet any crafty advice to better secure our "stuff" would be appreciated.
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SDisy, your quote below....
"Hey, all of my junk is in this giant purple box tied to my left ankle!" cracked me the hell up
We use the safe in the room. Never have had a problem (knock on wood).
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