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......Most of the places to stay or socialise, recommended on this board by members are full of a particular crowd that do come to Jamaica to get high, and don't have any real experience of Jamaicans outside of the service industry. Again a very limited view as you are in a target market that has been cultivated by tourists as well. Outside of this, life is very different. I actively avoid these places and that tourist experience.

I think some on this board give very mixed messages, boast about how many times they visit Negril, use Jamaican dialect, say they love it, then are quick to offer a negative stereotypical view of Jamaicans and Jamaica.

Well said.

As it has been noted before, living in Jamaica (especially "rural" Jamaica) is so different than visiting Negril regularly and hanging out where tourists and locals mix and actively share ganja and other substances.

And furthermore, it seems that some of the frequent and long time visitors have developed that negative stereotypical view and complain when things don't run like they think things should. If you are unhappy with Jamaica (especially Negril) then you should try getting out of the bubble or consider another vacation location.

Jamaica is what Jamaica is. Love it or leave it but you can't change it.

Just my opinion and not based on any cut and paste Google facts.

Peace and Guidance