I realize this kind of thing can happen anywhere, but... I read a few months ago about a particularly brutal attempted rape/ possible attempted murder at a small hotel near Long Bay (Portland). I've been a bit gunshy about booking a trip to Portland since reading that and a couple other robbery stories in the area. It's a shame, because we really want to check out the area (that, Ochi, and Kingston are the last major coastal cities in JA that we haven't visited), but I fear for the Empress' safety (she's a beautiful girl, and attracts much attention).
Talk me out of it (or into it, whatever). Please. I really want to see Portland, as does she.