Last December, we noticed, what seemed to us to be a change in the
quality and quantity of the beach "vendors". Seemed like there were
a lot more of them and many were walking around in gangs of 3 and 4 with
nothing to sell (except I assume contraband).

So what is the line between harassment and legitimate "vending"? For me,
if I'm reading a book in my lounger 40 yards from the water line, if you come
near me to sell me contraband, that's harassment.

It was a full time job for the hotel security guy to keep them away
from hotel guests who were chilling on loungers (far away from the water line).

There is harassment in Negril. The negrilophiles on this board are in denial.

We chose a different destination this December.