Sunset at the Palms looks a lovely place I have seen it but never slept there.Places are still open do not worry just fewer tourists.It sometimes rains a bit in october but it is warm rain and there is still glorious sunshine in between
You have made a nice choice and will have a great time.I suggest you meet up with other people at the webcasts like bnewb said go to realnegril.com and you can watch some places live.You will find nice people to hang with at the webcasts and can get on the ground information of whats happening where.I see you are in England and we are 5 sometimes 6 hours ahead of Jamaica so unless you stay up late you will not be able to view some of the webcasts.
Until the clocks change these are the times you will be able to watch LIVE from England.
sun-11PM
tues-11PM
wed-9PM
thurs- 11PM
fri -6PM
You can chat to other people from this board live on there too.
The beach is safe to walk down to the many bars and restaurants
but at the night it is not lit
so you may need a torch or a taxi or someone to show you the way!