For $15, this portable door jam can add a lot of security in Negril

[Yvonne]

Yvonne, Thanks for the link. When I looked at it, it said it locked the door in the open position....but....you use yours with your sliding glass door closed, right?

Absoutely. I think they mean it can be used to secure a partially opened slider or window.

[juls]

I realize the window can be broken..but the main thing I am going for is to have notice if someone enters my room..My door alarms just let a screech and that is why I'll be using them..just so I know if someone tries to enter..and hopefully, scare them off..Realizing , of course, that the alarm is only on when I am in the room..thats why there will never be valuables in therel I think the main thing is..we all have a plan..and what ever that plan is...we relax and enjoy more!

[Ladynegril]

Been using those for years both at home and JA as well

[juls]

I am learning a lot here...never really thought of the little rubber door stops...PS..my door alarm can also be used for the window..its just a matter of two things parting and the sound emits. But I think door stoppers will just cinch it for me..and they are small to carry!

[DConkle]

gerryg,just packed mine the other day!

[Eco]

A nice machete is only $7.00 at the hardware store...no need for all those silly security measures.....

All kidding aside....how do people traveling with kids comfort them that security measures are needed at a $$$ a night resort? My girls (7&12) would not be able to sleep if I had to bar the doors and do whatever with the windows.

[gerryg123]

how do people traveling with kids comfort them that security measures are needed at a $$$ a night resort?

By not making a big deal out of it.

[jar77]

By not making a big deal out of it.

And bringing a portable steel bar to secure the door....no big deal

In the end better safe than sorry and if it makes you feel better why not.

[Yvonne]

I found the same or at least very similar lock just when I was about to give up. Mine has the rubber pad which is mentioned in the one star review. Interesting that the one person who reviewed & basically hated it based their review on that missing pad. When I first moved into my home I had a courtesy home safety inspection from the local sheriff's dept. I was told that having those door/window locks was better than paying for an alarm system & that they were the best security item they'd recommend.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Prime-Lin...yc1vZc6beZ12kx

[negrilgirl]

Yvonne, I would really appreciate if you can find what you have. It's exactly what I need!!