Advice list for newcomers to Negril

[BaileysMom]

Thanks Murph- definitely NOT driving and NOT dabbling in illegal activities.

[lacdeloo]

Last few times I have brought those beer sleeves you keep in the freezer that are insulated, keeps Redstripe ice cold till the last drop. mmmmmmmmmmm Redstripe.

[TAH]

I don't carry my passport around in Jamaica. Unless you plan on getting arrested or in some other trouble I don't see the need. The photo backup is in case someone steals your actual passport, and that's not a bad idea at all.

[dash]

Send yourself an email with an attachment with copies of all your documents, Passport, Credit cards with contact phone numbers, Health insurance with contact phone numbers, Hotel confirmations etc.

[wrtiii]

Send yourself an email with an attachment with copies of all your documents, Passport, Credit cards with contact phone numbers, Health insurance with contact phone numbers, Hotel confirmations etc.

I work in IT security, and I would never trust that all the servers email goes through are secure. So don't put credit card numbers in an email. Use one of the standard encryption software packages - I use PGP - and then put your key numbers into a file, encrypt the file, then delete the original (and empty your recycle bin/trash can).

[BaileysMom]

Thanks you guys- seems like the consensus is no need to carry around the passports. I certainly don't plan on doing anything that could get me arrested there, or anywhere. Thanks!!!

[frankk]

I see a lot of good advice here. I would add that you don't need to waste you money at all-inclusive properties - get out, try a lot of new things, meet a lot of people. Respect.