I posted here because I haven't been to Negril in 20 years and based on some previous posts, I just wanted to get a sense of how things are now in comparison to 2 decades ago. In case I didn't mention, I had travellers checks taken 23 years ago in Negril...I got too comfortable and left things unlocked.
In the 80s, while I didn't stay at the beach, we walked aboout town and on the beach and I never felt unsafe. I'm assuming that I will see a lot of changes in that respect---no Margaritavilles, only 2 AIs back then and more undeveloped beach property. And while there were hustlers around, it sounds like that has increased as well.
I found this site after I booked my tickets a few weeks ago. I must say had I seen it before with all the posts about how bad things are I might have thought twice. But I also believe that Jamaica is a place you either hate or love....and if you love it, it is forever in your blood! I have thought of Negril, Bird Mountain, the hills so many times over the past 20 years. While I am only iin my early 40s, I feel the need to go back, at least once more, in my lifetime.
I appreciate everyone taking the time to share their thoughts about the dos and dont's....
Can anyone explain the taxi situation? Where to get a taxi, which are safe or approved? And finally, I'm still deciding on how to go about money---bring cash, debit cards or those ancient things known as travellers checks?
warmest regards
Originally Posted by kibby
