As a very long time visitor, I think you are getting some great advice. Negril probably has a much lower crime rate than where you are coming from but it doesn't hurt to be aware. Several people mentioned tip #1-leave the bling at home. It's a 3rd world country, who would you be trying to impress? People have had items lifted from their rooms by enterprising thieves using a fishing pole so don't leave anything worth it near your window. The Jamaican burglar alarm system works great for the nervous types; leave your empty Red Stripe bottles near points of entry. If someone did try to enter your room, the bottles falling over would alert all. Using red plate taxis is a great idea island-wise. Sometimes that isn't possible, so never take a ride without having a firm price before you get in. I've seen the exchange rate go from 6J to $1US to the present $119J to $1US and no one ever has change. lol You never want to pull out a big roll so keep bigger bills in one pocket and smaller in the other. Know too that the person hassling you to buy something may have many depending on them for income. Never ignore someone but a firm "no thank you", coupled with a stare in their eyes with a smile usually does the trick. Don't give someone false hopes by saying "Maybe later, I have no money on me". They will feel that they made a sale, you just haven't paid them yet. And I know you've gotten this advice before but never change money with an individual. Grifters do this for a living and you will never outsmart a crook on their own turf. It also never hurts to be vague as to where you're staying. "Up the road", " a few chains away", "this year we're doing the cliffs" is all the info you want to give out. If a salesman or woman wants to put something in your hand as a gift or for your examination, pull your hand away like they have poison on them. It will be much easier than trying to give it back. Unless you blush easily, I'd lie when asked if this is your first visit. Have fun. You're visiting a wonderful place.