Quote Originally Posted by HarryS View Post
She was advised by her therapist (yes, this was serious enough that it comes up in her therapy - turns out she goes with me to Negril because she doesn't want to let me down, and now she has spoken up!) that if anyone approaches and makes her uncomfortable, she should yell NO! GO AWAY! LEAVE ME ALONE! as soon as she feels uncomfortable. Because I'm afraid that will just make the situation worse, I expect to spend less time wandering the beach and cliffs, spending money at restaurants and bars, and spending the majority of the time just hanging at the hotel.

That's $$$ that will not be spread around Negril. And it happens at the AIs. Tourists spend all their money there, little to none of it stays in JA, and are afraid to leave the safety of the resort.

The hustlers are a tremendous problem in Negril, and to say it's not is not being honest.
You're not wrong and I do agree with some of what you've said, but I've seen women and slight men yell at first approach...It's not a good look. I get quite embarressed for them. Has her shrink ever been there? If not, it might not be the best advice to follow.