Negril Beach Club Condo - Be aware !!

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Originally Posted by luvjabd

yuck!

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LMAO

yeah... not for me either but it's apparently pretty common....I noticed it on my first trip. I can't imagine it's a good idea for any women travelling alone to let a man into her room, I dont care what the nature of the relationship is. Just not wise. I'm sorry you got took though, by whomever is responsible for the robbery.

Also gotta agree with Rastagal....IMO there isnt any good excuse for a property to not have effective security hardware on EVERY entrance point in EVERY room. Seriously, nobdy should be worried about wedging a stick into the door while on vacation...that seems a little ridiculous to me. Effective locks should be a facilities priority...seems like a no brainer.

I had heard of two break ins at the hotel I stayed in, just prior to my trip. I was notified via PM on this board, and I appreciated the heads up. When I arrived...the lock on the patio door was attached but it was loose and it was clear that it had been broken off and reinstalled. We put chairs and stuff in front of that door when we went to sleep to make sure that we would hear if somone was trying to get in.

Just wanted to say that theres been lots of really great tips passed on in this thread and I for one really appreciate that. I know I'm for sure gonna take these extra precautionary measures on my next trip...regardless of where I stay.

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can't imagine it's a good idea for any women travelling alone to let a man into her room, I dont care what the nature of the relationship is.

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that's kind of a blanket statement, and not necessarily true in all cases ... of course if one doesn't KNOW someone, or has 'just met' them, i would agree. But if someone is in an established relationship, and plans their trip to include their significant other who is local, then of COURSE that person would be in the room with the traveler.

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Originally Posted by Gwhizman

with very few exceptions tourist that take their new Jamaican friend(s) back to their room are around 99.9% sure you will be robbed or worse.

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While it does happen, I think that percentage might be a tad bit high!
The gigs dont all steal because the women they romance give them money, buy them food/drinks, and give them a bed to sleep in so they dont have to sleep on the floor of their momma's one room shanty! The smart ones aren't going to muck that up, lol!

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Originally Posted by CarrieBean

A couple and their 9 year old child. Yeah, sounds like a wild party. And as far as blaming "Jamaican security, Jamaican staff, Jamaican management and Jamaican owners" ...what? If the staff were all Canadian/American/European, what would that change?

I understand you have a business to run and need to be faithful to your sponsors, but blaming a victim is never right. I didn't take the original poster as being vindictive at all. You know that I know how it feels to go though something like this.

And as far as everyone saying it can happen anywhere...well no chit sherlock. We don't discuss robberies from elsewhere on a Negril forum.

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Carrie,

In no way am I blaming the victim for what happened. Please re-read my comment. I am simply pointing out the realities that happen when someone makes a post claiming to be a warning to others of a problem and then they leave out key details. When these key details come to light, it can raise credibility issues in the readers minds. That is simply human nature. And this loss of credibility can alter the perceptions as to why the post was made in the first place.

I know that you went through a robbery as we were both with you after it occurred. Being robbed sucks bigtime - but adding more innocent victims to the situation by insinuating the security, staff, management and owners had something to do with it without any proof and leaving out key details that do point to other equally plausible explanations is not fair to anyone. Your situation was a completely different scenario than Chrstine's.

As for mentioning the Jamaican security, staff, etc. I did so since Christine explained the reason she didnt want to mention her boyfriend staying in the room was so no one would blame him since he was Jamaican. It does seem odd that in order not to have him blamed since he was a Jamaican that she would blame many other Jamaicans instead. This can also lead to a blow to her credibility which again can make some readers view her original post something more than a genuine warning for others.

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The smart ones aren't going to muck that up, lol!

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What smart ones? all theives are stupid

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Originally Posted by Jamerican71

I apologize if you think I am making assumptions. I haven't received a single PM from anybody regarding this thread so that is not my source. I also don't know San Fran at all..

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OK Jamerican71 you seem to want this tread to go on so please let us know who your source is. You have some knowledge of the facts where is it coming from? I hope that it is not Jean!

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Originally Posted by meinvancouver

OK Jamerican71 you seem to want this tread to go on so please let us know who your source is. You have some knowledge of the facts where is it coming from? I hope that it is not Jean!

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While it's interesting reading, if the thread closes or remains open will not affect me ether way - there are countless other threads to read.

No, it's not Jean at all as I don't have that kind of relationship with her. She's a business woman who I rent condos from when my timeshare unit isn't available. Negril is a small town and the locals talk. Nothing so far differs in the story from what was posted by San Fran or what Christine has updated.

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Originally Posted by MissBlue

that's kind of a blanket statement, and not necessarily true in all cases ... of course if one doesn't KNOW someone, or has 'just met' them, i would agree. But if someone is in an established relationship, and plans their trip to include their significant other who is local, then of COURSE that person would be in the room with the traveler.

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Thanks Miss Blue....you're right that did come out very much as a blanket statment and that's not fair. I was referring to the type of situation that's been discussed in this thread....A jamaican boyfriend/ BF for the stay....I honestly dont think it would be wise to let them come into your room. To many risks. Especially if you just met him and want to go somewhere to....ya know. That's a very vulnerable position to place yourself in when travelling solo.

I agree with what you said. I met a lovely couple who had an ongoing relationship that stemmed from her prior trip to JA. He was from Kingston and She was from the states. They stayed together in a room while they vacationed in Negril. It was clear that they had grown very close and knew eachother well enough to have that kind of trust.

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Originally Posted by meinvancouver

I hope that it is not Jean!

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Even if it was, why would it be a problem if Jean answered the questions of a concerned future guest?

I have contacted managers of hotels and asked them about a negative incident I read about their place on the internet.

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Originally Posted by Rob

Carrie,

In no way am I blaming the victim for what happened. Please re-read my comment. I am simply pointing out the realities that happen when someone makes a post claiming to be a warning to others of a problem and then they leave out key details. When these key details come to light, it can raise credibility issues in the readers minds. That is simply human nature. And this loss of credibility can alter the perceptions as to why the post was made in the first place.

I know that you went through a robbery as we were both with you after it occurred. Being robbed sucks bigtime - but adding more innocent victims to the situation by insinuating the security, staff, management and owners had something to do with it without any proof and leaving out key details that do point to other equally plausible explanations is not fair to anyone. Your situation was a completely different scenario than Chrstine's.

As for mentioning the Jamaican security, staff, etc. I did so since Christine explained the reason she didnt want to mention her boyfriend staying in the room was so no one would blame him since he was Jamaican. It does seem odd that in order not to have him blamed since he was a Jamaican that she would blame many other Jamaicans instead. This can also lead to a blow to her credibility which again can make some readers view her original post something more than a genuine warning for others.

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I'm sure you can understand why it would strike a nerve with me.

I suppose it depends on how you look at it. You see it as blaming other Jamaicans. I see it as blaming Staff. The staff could have been any nationality. I don't know who works there. I've never met Jean, and like I said I have heard nothing but good about her, but it sounds like she needs to fix her locks and security. Maybe this is a good thing in that she'll realize she needs to do that.