My turn to rant....

[Sam I Am]

Nice post Weathermon! I agree completely.

[KidRick]

Mi Lady and I have not had a negative incident happen to us in over 20 visits since 1991. We've done some stupid things - too much to drink mostly - but nothing bad has ever befallen us. We don't go looking for trouble and so far trouble has not found us.

We don't smoke dope, shoot heroin, snort crack, walk the beach alone at night, walk the road very far at night, take route taxis, trust anyone we just met. We have a travel safe, lock our doors, don't leave anything of value out in the open in our room, don't walk around with a wad of cash, do not wear expensive jewelry (which we don't much at home either), don't tell anyone we don't know where we are staying or that we just got in or how long we'll be there. We are polite to the vendors, do business with those we like and trust with a polite "no" to those we don't. We "Respect"!

We have lots of fun, gets lots of sun, drink lots of Red Stripe, have lots of meaningless conversations with numerous others having meaningless conversations, have made lots of friends along the way who we can trust and with whom we can have a few laughs, give back what we can to help the poor and kids of Negril, and return home safe and sound with many more memories to help us through until the next reach.

I don't know yet whether I want to live in Negril full time as Rob and lots of others have; but I never ever feel reluctant about returning to enjoy our little piece of paradise in Negril as often as we can afford it.

" You don't need a WeatherMon to know which way the wind's blowin'" .. But I am sure glad we have one. Love your takes, but careful about those meaningless conversations. They have a great way of adding a whole lot of meaning to our lives. Peace...

[TizzyATX]

I'm coming down there in Mid Feb. I'm originally from NYC, and have traveled pretty extensively around the world. Never really felt that I had to have my "A" Game on anywhere I went, but have to admit to feeling apprehensive about coming to Negril. Been to Jamaica several times - from cruise ships and once to an AI in Montego Bay. My wife and I have always enjoyed "going native" as it were wherever we have traveled which is why she selected this trip.
I however just want to go someplace and chill - NOT have to keep looking over my shoulder and wonder who is going to rip me off etc. THAT isn't vacation. Too late - we are coming. I hope this vacation is not a referendum on my ever coming to Jamaica again and I hope I don't have to bring my "A" game as my "A" game comes complete with 24 years a veteran in the Army. Wanted to leave that particular "A" game in the past forever...

From what I understand, if you're experience in MOntego Bay especially via cruise was comfortable for you, then you should be absolutely fine in Negril.

Don't sweat it too much, there has been a LOT of talk about crime on this board lately but at the same time there are several tips that have been posted, if you follow those, shouldn't have any problems whatsoever.

have a great time, enjoy the vibes

[TizzyATX]

We "Respect"!

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Loved your entire post. But this especially.....I think this is really what it boils down to