Woman Traveling and Staying Alone in Negril. Is it safe? Anyone else do this?

[TizzyATX]

I've traveled solo and had a great time. Once you let the guys know you're not there for that, they will be respectful. Most of them anyways. lol.

You may want to spend your time alone, but if you would like people to hang out I'd recommend going to one of the Webcasts that Rob does. You'll meet really fun people. I went to a webcast my first night on my solo trip and after that I had a bunch of friends to hang out with for my whole stay. So yeah, GO, and have FUN your way!! You seem like you have your wits about you so no worries

I'd also consider establishing a relationship with a trusted driver that can be your go-to person for getting around. And a cheap JA cell phone can be really handy as well.

[Honey518]

I stayed at Negril Treehouse for 3 days solo, then my cousin met me there for the rest of my stay. Let me tell you, I had the BEST time prior to her arrival! ... Nothing like being on your own time, coming and going as you please without having to make sure your travel mates are "happy" .... I did enjoy Treehouse as it is a prime spot for people watching.-(I caught the living social deal at the time.) Like others stated, the guys will try to keep you company but a firm no thanks or no Im good.. usually works... They "get it" and usually leave you alone. Since this is not your first time to the Island, Im sure you'll be fine as you already know what to expect...Jamaica is my Happy Place cant wait to go back next year for my solo vaca

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

Carry personal alarm and whistle Do not walk the beach OR the road at night alone Don't let ANY man linger with you and let hotel know you are alone Bring door stopper alarm and make sure your windows are grilled and have screen on them Link me if you wish....I am alone and if you have questions feel free on my webpage! I provide 24 hour hotel calls if needed since there isn't anything open after hours in Negril!

[jojo p]

Carry personal alarm and whistle Do not walk the beach OR the road at night alone Don't let ANY man linger with you and let hotel know you are alone Bring door stopper alarm and make sure your windows are grilled and have screen on them Link me if you wish....I am alone and if you have questions feel free on my webpage! I provide 24 hour hotel calls if needed since there isn't anything open after hours in Negril!

Carry a personal alarm and whistle....are you serious? No disrespect meant but if I had never been to Negril and read your comment, it probably would of scared me away from coming, especially as
a solo traveler. A women usually has a real good intuition ,that's what you have to follow including common sense. Using a door alarm is a fine idea, and making sure your doors are locked at all times, yes...but I'm not gonna feel like I have to barricade myself in all the time.. The day I have to use personal alarms, whistles, mace etc around Negril is the day I stop going....for real...

[IRIEchic]

Carry a personal alarm and whistle....are you serious? No disrespect meant but if I had never been to Negril and read your comment, it probably would of scared me away from coming, especially as
a solo traveler. A women usually has a real good intuition ,that's what you have to follow including common sense. Using a door alarm is a fine idea, and making sure your doors are locked at all times, yes...but I'm not gonna feel like I have to barricade myself in all the time.. The day I have to use personal alarms, whistles, mace etc around Negril is the day I stop going....for real...

I second this! It is not that serious... and if I may add don't tell folks you are there alone your there with friends...

[TAH]

I second this! It is not that serious... and if I may add don't tell folks you are there alone your there with friends...

And to piggyback on that; don't say when you're leaving the island, or if you feel you must for some reason, add a week. Also, don't share where you're staying with anyone, it's just safer all around that way.

[IRIEchic]

Agree TAH...And to piggyback again lol...if you really dont want to be bothered from the beginning tell them you have a JA Boo/Husband/Friend and that usually keep them moving instantly always works for me!...Telling them you have a man at home doesn't work because then they say "You need a JA husband let me be em"...and then a list of tings him do for u...lol

We should have a SOLO meet up someday ladies n gents!

[Lola]

My use of precautionary tools and techniques varies according to where I'm going/what I'm doing, time of day/night, whether I'm going alone or in the company of others as well as the mode of transportation I/we will be using.

[Nurse Marcia]

I don't want to contradict you Jojo - everyone's comfort level is different regarding personal safety. I feel differently about what constitutes personal safety. To me, you're safe, until that moment you aren't. Which can happen anywhere. So here at home, I carry a very loud whistle. (No spray or personal alarm.) I do the same in Negril. It's different in Negril than when I first started going, just like it's different where I live. Something as easy to carry as a whistle, for me, is a smart thing to do.

[jojo p]

I don't want to contradict you Jojo - everyone's comfort level is different regarding personal safety. I feel differently about what constitutes personal safety. To me, you're safe, until that moment you aren't. Which can happen anywhere. So here at home, I carry a very loud whistle. (No spray or personal alarm.) I do the same in Negril. It's different in Negril than when I first started going, just like it's different where I live. Something as easy to carry as a whistle, for me, is a smart thing to do.

I guess I'm going to have to get a BIKINI with bigger pockets !!!!!