We watched the show, we loved the first one he did on Jamaica. Through the first half of this show I was very disappointed. Once the show was over I took away the deeper underlining of the show. What I took away form it was what I have known for years. What we love about Jamaica is the people and the small places along the road. If we do not support the small business guy, restaurant, shop or market the part of Jamaica most of us love will disappear. The super clubs and chain restaurants will eventually take over the entire island.
Sometimes after you have been to Jamaica multiple times maybe you don't need any souvenir's but you need to stop by that little shop on the side of the road and just spend $10. We don't need to always need to find the rock bottom price on a red stripe but look for the coldest red stripe and just pay the price. We normally always eat at the Sharks, De Bar, Murphy's and 3 Dives type restaurants. Yes you have Rockhouse, Ivan's, Blue Mahoe, Kuayaba's of the Island and I'm not saying don't eat there but limit those trips and enjoy more meals at small family owned place and have a good meal and get to know the locals.
If we don't all make a effort the Jamaica we all know and love will be gone!!
I think that was the message Tony was trying to get out there with this show. At least that is what I hope he was saying!!
Originally Posted by Seveen
