Yesterdays Westend Walk

[yamon]

Harry, the majority of the time it has been Catcha, and after staying there the last
9-10 years 2 times a year, I have yet to worry about things disappearing.
Also it was you and L-603 who said anything about where and how long I will be gone not me. Its not their business, and it would be stupid to do so

[LivinInThe603]

Harry, the majority of the time it has been Catcha, and after staying there the last
9-10 years 2 times a year, I have yet to worry about things disappearing.
Also it was you and L-603 who said anything about where and how long I will be gone not me. Its not their business, and it would be stupid to do so

I'm sorry, I was just surprised you felt it was necessary to make it worth someone's while to open the gate for you... It's their job/responsibility. The conversation snowballed. Every hotel's expectations are different I suppose. All the best! Thanks!

[HarryS]

I have no concerns at Catcha at all - stayed there a few times now and trust them completely. Great hotel, and the people there are a big part of the reason.

Other places I've stayed in Negril, while nothing has ever happened... not so much... Locks that don't lock well... slat windows with no screens that allow a hand to fit through, right near the door where you can reach the knob... but I'm aware and when I notice this I either ask to be moved, or take it into consideration and make sure that even if someone came in the room, with me there or not, they wouldn't get anything of value. Maybe I'm being paranoid, but there is a real possibility that a security guard who doesn't make much money, who watches "rich" tourists all day, might be tempted to take advantage if the situation presented itself. Yes, I know we're not all rich - I certainly am not! But, in comparison to how many of them live, in their eyes we are.

I was commenting on L-603 and his statement that he was expected to check in / check out with security. I've never experienced that in Negril, but did in Ocho Rios when staying at the Jewel Dunns River Falls... they didn't want you leaving the gates on the beach and made a big deal if you did. I don't think I said anything about Yamon specifically coming and going, and how long you'd be gone, more of just making a general statement.

While it's not a common occurrence, I've read stories of break-ins in Negril over the years, and to me it sounded like some of them could have been inside jobs... Not trying to get people riled up or cause a problem with this statement, as it's a fact of life at home or while away - break ins and theft can happen, especially if one lets their guard down because they're on vacation.

Love the pictures though, and if you have more please post them! If you could add in how far from Catcha the places are, that would be great too. I'll be there next week and hope to explore some of the places I have yet to see.