A cautionary tale, especially for returners

[Accompong]

We were on the third floor, and the hotel name is not important-this happened to them, too. Until we saw the videotape, my husband thought someone was in fact watching our room. It was random.

Sorry to hear of this happening to you and, I agree that the hotel name is not important to divulge. When you concentrate the wealth in an area like Negril hotels, you are going to have robberies. Locks are made to keep your friends out because a burglar will do whatever it takes to get to your stuff and even arm themselves if necessary. At least you were not harmed personally and that is what really matters.

It is important that you don't paint all of Jamaica with a broad brush concerning future visits. In 30+ years of travel to Jamaica, I have been robbed twice. Once of my wallet in the Kingston Bus Yard by a pickpocket and another time by a break in at a less-than-desirable guesthouse in Port Antonio. Both occurred more than 20 years ago and I just make better decisions now (I think).

There are plenty of places around Jamaica where you can have a great time and be very secure at the same time. The problem with Security Cameras is that they are mostly "after the fact" devices as almost no properties pay a person to watch them 24/7.

Again, sorry for your loss and I hope you don't give up on Jamaica.

Peace and Guidance

[Maryann]

When you concentrate the wealth in an area like Negril hotels, you are going to have robberies.

I respectfully disagree. When staying somewhere, especially as a female solo traveler or someone traveling with children, excellent security would be my #1 priority in a motel. If a motel can't provide that, I would never stay there.

[Accompong]

I respectfully disagree. When staying somewhere, especially as a female solo traveler or someone traveling with children, excellent security would be my #1 priority in a motel. If a motel can't provide that, I would never stay there.

I certainly understand that you would want as much security as humanly possible. My only point is that there have been stories here all the time about Security Guards who were patrolling and could not prevent a burglary and even the most expensive hotels have an occasional burglary (sometimes and "inside job" and sometimes a person not supposed to be on the property).

I still think you can't stop all the burglaries regardless of the measures taken to prevent them.

I guess that is why some don't get reported because the people are too ashamed to admit it happened to them or shocked when it does happen and there was (what they thought) sufficient security only to learn that it was just an illusion of security.

Again, I respect your feelings and I still think it can happen anywhere at any time.

Peace and Guidance

[jimbo]

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[Bluez]

Always think.
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